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Vernon And Doris Bishop Foundation is a private trust based in LEBANON, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1957. It holds total assets of $3.8M. Annual income is reported at $951K. Total assets have grown from $3.2M in 2011 to $3.8M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2025. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, Vernon And Doris Bishop Foundation has made 78 grants totaling $2.5M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $397K and $692K annually from 2020 to 2025. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $692K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $250K, with an average award of $32K. The foundation has supported 35 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Michigan, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$41K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Vernon And Doris Bishop Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 78 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, VA, MI.
Vernon And Doris Bishop Foundation has distributed a total of $2.5M across 78 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $32K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $250K.
Lebanon county, pa.
Vernon And Doris Bishop Foundation is headquartered in LEBANON, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS C BISHOP | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| KATHERINE J BISHOP | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$524K
Total Assets
$3.8M
Fair Market Value
$7.4M
Net Worth
$3.7M
Grants Paid
$524K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$413K
Distribution Amount
$350K
Total: $3M
Total Grants
78
Total Giving
$2.5M
Average Grant
$32K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
35
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIRL SCOUTS IN THE HEART OF PAGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | HARRISBURG, PA | $150K | 2025 |
| LEBANON VALLEY EXPO CENTERGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | LEBANON, PA | $100K | 2025 |
| DDSGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | LEBANON, PA | $77K | 2025 |
| LEBANON COMMUNITY LIBRARYGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | LEBANON, PA | $55K | 2025 |
| UNITED WAY OF LEBANON COUNTYGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | LEBANON, PA | $35K | 2025 |
| VISION CORP FOUNDATIONGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | LANCASTER, PA | $20K | 2025 |
| VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINEGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | LEBANON, PA | $12K | 2025 |
| SUSQUEHANNA SERVICE DOGSGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | GRANTVILLE, PA | $10K | 2025 |
| CASAGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | LANCASTER, PA | $10K | 2025 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITYGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | ANNVILLE, PA | $10K | 2025 |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL PAGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | LANCASTER, PA | $10K | 2025 |
| HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST OF LEBANON VALLEYGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | LEBANON, PA | $6K | 2025 |
| WILDLIFE IN CRISISGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | WESTON, CT | $5K | 2025 |
| LEBANON RESCUE MISSIONGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | LEBANON, PA | $5K | 2025 |
| LANCASTER-LEBANON EDUCATION FOUNDATIONGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | LANCASTER, PA | $5K | 2025 |
| JUBILEE MINISTRIESGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | LEBANON, PA | $5K | 2025 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS CAPITAL REGIONGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | HARRISBURG, PA | $5K | 2025 |
| QUEST INCGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | LEBANON, PA | $3K | 2025 |
| SOUTHWEST PTOGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | LEBANON, PA | $1K | 2025 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | Lancaster, PA | $150K | 2023 |
| Development And Disability Services Of Lebanon ValleyGENERAL PURPOSE FUND | Lebanon, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Union Canal Tunnel ParkGENERAL PURPOSE FUND | Lebanon, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Keystone Human ServicesGENERAL PURPOSE FUND | Hummelstown, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Meals On WheelsGENERAL PURPOSE FUND | Lebanon, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Lebanon Valley Council On The ArtsGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | Lebanon, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Casa De Oracion ElohimGENERAL PURPOSE FUND | Hazleton, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| Domestic Violence InterventionGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | Lebanon, PA | $500 | 2022 |
| Music In The ParkGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | Lebanon, PA | $500 | 2022 |
| Lebanon Valley CollegeGENERAL FUND PURPOSE | Annville, PA | $250K | 2021 |