Bishop Family Foundation
Bishop Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Signal Mountain, TN (P.O. Box 488) whose mission is to improve the spiritual, physical, emotional, and environmental health of the community and beyond. The site lists officers (Susan Bishop, Will Bishop, Ben Bishop, Megan Bishop) consistent with public filings.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) or religious/public charity with demonstrable local impact in community health, housing, education, youth services, arts, or neighborhood projects.
Good Fit
- • Operating primarily in Tennessee, preferably in Chattanooga/Signal Mountain area.
- • Project or general operating requests tied to community health, housing, education, arts, or neighborhood improvement.
- • Capacity to manage mid-size grants (many awards observed in the $25k–$200k range).
- • Local reputation or visible partnerships within the regional nonprofit ecosystem.
- • Readiness to follow rolling application instructions and provide requested materials by email or mail.
Geography
Observed grantmaking across the three available years is entirely in Tennessee; the latest year shows all nine grants awarded in-state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded nine distinct recipients in the latest year with activities across health, housing, community centers, arts, and youth services; turnover is high with many new grantees added.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows frequent new entrants (seven new recipients in the latest year) and three years of similar patterns, and the foundation publishes application guidance and a rolling submission route, supporting realistic access for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
