David Bohnett Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David Bohnett Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.0 million in 167 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.0 million
- Number of grants167
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
52% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 133 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $7.0 million | 167 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
David Bohnett 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What David Bohnett Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 103 | $3.0 million |
| New York | 19 | $473,964 |
| District of Columbia | 21 | $415,229 |
| Delaware | 1 | $400,000 |
| Michigan | 4 | $276,407 |
| Florida | 4 | $91,422 |
| Colorado | 2 | $81,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $20,902 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | David c. Bohnett chief executive officer chair fund and david c. Bohnett chief executive officer's discover and innovation fund | $1.0 million |
| University of Southern California | David c. Bohnett residential college in the usc village | $1.0 million |
| University of Delaware Biden Hall | David bohnett conference room in biden hall | $400,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | David bohnett foundation leadership and public service fellowships | $252,907 |
| NYU Wagner | David bohnett public service fellowship | $228,800 |
| LGBTQ Victory Institute | David bohnett leaders fellowship | $167,748 |
| Regents of the University of California | David bohnett fellowships: los angeles city mayor's fellowship program at the ucla luskin school of public affairs | $165,722 |
| Movement Advancement Project Inc | General operating support and cybercenter survey supplemental | $80,000 |
| UCLA School of Law UCLA Foundation | Rand schrader social justice fund | $80,000 |
| Centerlink | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Global Impact | General operating support | $50,000 |
| KCRW Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc | Lambda emergency fund | $50,000 |
| USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters Arts and Sciences | David bohnett fellow at the center for the political future at usc dornsife | $50,000 |
| USC Shoah Foundation Institute | Ambassadors for humanity gala 2024 | $50,000 |
| Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Ciclavia Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Guns Down | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions | General operating support | $30,000 |
| NYC LGBT Center | David bohnett cybercenter refresh | $26,979 |
| Hope and Heal Fund New Venture Fund | Hope and heal fund general operating support | $25,000 |
| Immigration Equality | General operating support | $25,000 |
| International Refugee Assistance Project (Irap) | Irap lgbti refugee programming | $25,000 |
| KCRW Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Lake Agawam Conservancy Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Parks Foundation | Franklin canyon orange grove | $25,000 |
| One Institute | Youth ambassadors for queer history program | $25,000 |
| One Institute | Youth ambassadors for queer history program | $25,000 |
| People for the American Way Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Pflag National Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Csp: center for strategic partnerships | $25,000 |
| Southern California Streets Initiative | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Southern California Streets Initiative | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Violence Policy Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Centerlink | Centerlink summit 2024 | $23,482 |
| Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders Inc | David bohnett cybercenter refresh | $23,235 |
| Food Forward | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Greater Fort Lauderdale | David bohnett cybercenter refresh | $16,440 |
Officers and trustees
- David C Bohnett
- Michael Fleming
- Paul Moore
- Gwen Baba
- Christopher Caldwell
- Rich Llewellyn
- Rob Saltzman
- Liz Atherton
Questions people ask
Does David Bohnett Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David Bohnett Foundation give?
$7.0 million in tax year 2024, across 167 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs David Bohnett Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David C Bohnett (Chairman), Michael Fleming (President), Paul Moore (Executive Director) and Gwen Baba (Board Member) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does David Bohnett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.