Bohnen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bohnen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$70,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $57,500 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $55,000 | 10 | $962,930 |
| 2024 | $57,500 | 10 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $70,000 | 14 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Bohnen Family 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 Bohnen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 13 | $67,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fostering Hope Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Silver Key Senior Services | Further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Co | Further exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Westside Cares | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Central Co | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Disability Services of Co | To further the exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mt Carmel Veterans Services | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Place | To further the exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Further exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army Colorado Springs | To further the exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Fountain Valley Senior Center | To further the exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Springs Rescue Mission | To further the exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region | To further the exempt purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Bohnen
- Jana Bohnen
Questions people ask
Does Bohnen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bohnen Family Foundation give?
$70,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bohnen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Bohnen (President) and Jana Bohnen (Vice President).
What does Bohnen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors, faith communities and housing and homelessness.