Bohannon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bohannon Foundation is a private foundation in San Mateo, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $62,750 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$62,750
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2023 was down from $601,300 the year before.
48% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $601,300 | 29 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $62,750 | 22 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Bohannon Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bohannon Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $62,750 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rebuilding Together Peninsula | 2024 national rebuilding day | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula | General donation | $10,000 |
| Lifemoves | 2024 lifemoves benefit luncheon sponsorship, no attendees | $5,000 |
| San Mateo Police Activities League | Backpack palooza | $5,000 |
| St Francis Center | 30th anniversary donation, toast of the town sponsorship 10/24/24 | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Volunteers | 33rd annual authors salon event donation | $2,500 |
| San Mateo Police Activities League | Annual lights & sirens event 3/22/24 | $2,500 |
| San Mateo County Historical Association | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood - Mar Monte | 29th peninsula breakfast | $2,500 |
| Sustainable San Mateo County | 25th annual awards on 4/10/24 sponsor | $2,500 |
| Caminar for Mental Health | 60 year anniversary celebration 10/5/24, no attemdees | $2,500 |
| Kiwanis Club of Woodside Terrace Am | Annual donation | $2,000 |
| Rotary Club of Menlo Park Foundation | Scholarship program payment 4 of 4 2024 | $2,000 |
| Aragon High School | Aragon drama 2024-2025 season | $1,250 |
| National Child Safety Council | Smc activity material drive support level 500 children | $1,000 |
| Service League of San Mateo County | 38th annual community prayer luncheon sponsor | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Palo Alto Jr Museum & Zoo | Friends spring breakfast sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Cora | Donation to assist overcoming abuse | $1,000 |
| San Mateo High School | Silver sponsor 2024-2025 season | $1,000 |
| St Gregory Church | Fall festival 10/11/24-10/12/24 | $1,000 |
| Kaiser Foundtn & Riverside Hospice | Donation in memory of richard potter | $1,000 |
| St Matthew Catholic School | Golf course sponsor | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David D Bohannon II
- Patricia Nelson Atassi
- Abigail B Dunckel
Questions people ask
Does Bohannon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bohannon Foundation give?
$62,750 in tax year 2023, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Bohannon Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists David D Bohannon II (President), Patricia Nelson Atassi (Secretary) and Abigail B Dunckel (Vice President/Treasurer).
What does Bohannon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, community development and education.