J Michael Bodnar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
J Michael Bodnar Foundation is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $184,789 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $1,332 and the largest $25,000. 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$184,789
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$1,332
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $107,730 the year before.
37% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $107,730 | 43 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $184,789 | 43 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
J Michael Bodnar 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 J Michael Bodnar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 4 | $43,000 |
| Alabama | 4 | $34,495 |
| California | 19 | $33,461 |
| Iowa | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,332 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Correctionville Emergency Responders | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Shalom Foundation | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $22,000 |
| Families Set Free | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $10,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy of University of Nashville | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $10,000 |
| Restaurant Giving Circle | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $10,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | To further one of more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $7,000 |
| Big Table | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| Buck Cardinal Club | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| Highlands School | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| Valley Presbyterian Church | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| Exceptional Foundation | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $4,995 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $4,000 |
| Kilgoris Project | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $3,000 |
| The Phoenix Club of Nashville | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Flagstaff | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,501 |
| Indian Springs | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Princeton University Annual Giving | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Homeless in the Bay Area | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,311 |
| Harvard Business School | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,000 |
| Big Brother and Big Sisters of Eastern Mass | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,332 |
| BGCP of the East Coast | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,165 |
| ACLU Foundation | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Bowman International School | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Cal Poly Foundation | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Camp Kesem National | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Friends of Free Spirit | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Georgia Tech Alumni Association | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Kqed | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Pivotal | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| University of California San Francisco | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| Congolese Women Learn Self-Defense | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $585 |
| Global Care Force | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $500 |
| Sacred Heart Schools Atherton | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Michael Bodnar
- Kelly Bodnar Battles
- Ann G Bodnar
- Jerry Michael Bodnar
Questions people ask
Does J Michael Bodnar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does J Michael Bodnar Foundation give?
$184,789 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $1,332.
Who runs J Michael Bodnar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Michael Bodnar (Vice-President/Board Member), Kelly Bodnar Battles (President/Board Member), Ann G Bodnar (Treasurer/Board Member) and Jerry Michael Bodnar (Chairman of the Board).
What does J Michael Bodnar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.