Bonner Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Bonner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fresno, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $67,959 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$67,959
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $98,500 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $142,500 | 11 | $253,911 |
| 2023 | $98,500 | 13 | $148,361 |
| 2024 | $67,959 | 7 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kaye B Cummings 565 E Mallard Circle, Fresno, CA 93720 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (559) 434-5061 |
| What to submit | Application is a letter explaining the request and how it relates to arts in education, how long the program will be, and whether the grant will be matched by the organization and by other donors |
| Restrictions | All awards are at the discretion of the board and/or executive director |
What Bonner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $67,959 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno Art Museum | General fund / charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Fresno Philharmonic | General fund / charitable gift | $19,459 |
| Civic Education Center | General fund / charitable gift | $8,500 |
| Valley PBS | General fund / charitable gift | $7,500 |
| Children's Musical Theaterworks | General fund / charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Valley Performing Arts Council | General fund / charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Maddy Institute | General fund / charitable gift | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kaye B Cummings
- Gus Bonner
- Larry Wayte
- Annette Leifer
- Christina Bonner-Cline
- Jerry Palladino
Questions people ask
Does Bonner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bonner Family Foundation give?
$67,959 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Bonner Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kaye B Cummings (Executive Director), Gus Bonner (President), Larry Wayte (Director) and Annette Leifer (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Bonner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.