Bonnell Cove Foundation
Accepts applications
Bonnell Cove Foundation is a private foundation in Groton, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $126,474 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $4,410 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$126,474
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$4,410
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $107,036 the year before.
83% of its 2025 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 | $96,919 | 19 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $107,036 | 20 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $126,474 | 30 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | W Frank Bohlen 1 Scott Lane, Mystic, CT 06355 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 608-5295, bonnellcove@aol.com |
| What to submit | Applicants should submit the foundation's grant summary report, which can be found on the foundation's website. The grant application includes the following: 1) an organizational description; 2) a financial summary; 3) the request description; 4) the project funding sources; 5) an evaluation plan; and 6) the expected results. |
| Deadlines | February 1 and october 1 of each year |
| Restrictions | All organizations must be tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the internal revenue code and must be classified as -not a private foundation" under section 509(a). The foundation concentrates its activities in two principal areas: safety at sea or environmental protection. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bonnell Cove Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Maine. It also paid $3,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 8 | $32,800 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $30,799 |
| Washington | 3 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $12,200 |
| Georgia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,875 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $4,300 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Science Museum | Environmental & safety at sea | $6,000 |
| Cobscook Institute | Equipment training | $5,607 |
| Hurricane Island Foundation | Environmental | $5,550 |
| Bellingham Bay Community Boating CT | Environmental & safety at sea | $5,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project Inc | Environmental project | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Maritime Museum | Safety at sea | $5,000 |
| Oikonos Ecosysterm Knowledge | Environmental & safety at sea | $5,000 |
| Sawhorse Revolution | Environmental & safety at sea | $5,000 |
| Washington Yacht Club | Environmental & safety at sea | $5,000 |
| Chicago Yacht Club Foundation | Environmental & safety at sea | $4,875 |
| Community Boating Center Inc | Environmental & safety at sea | $4,764 |
| Bigelow Lab for Ocean Science | Environmental & safetey at sea | $4,695 |
| Maritime Gloucester | Environmental & safety at sea | $4,500 |
| New England Science | Environmental & safety at sea | $4,500 |
| Ocean Alliance | Environmental & safety at sea | $4,500 |
| Sailmaine | Environmental & safety at sea | $4,320 |
| Save the Bay | Safety at sea | $4,300 |
| Soundwaters | Environmental & safety at sea | $4,200 |
| Downtown Sailing Center | Environmental & safety at sea | $4,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Safety at sea | $4,000 |
| Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries | Environmental & safety at sea | $4,000 |
| Mass Oyster Project | Environmental & safety at sea | $4,000 |
| Interdistrict Committee for Project | Environmental & safety at sea | $3,500 |
| Spaulding Wooden Boat Center | Safety at sea | $3,500 |
| The Landing School | Environmental & safety at sea | $3,168 |
| Center for Coastal Studies | Environmental | $3,035 |
| Sail Africa Youth Development | Environmental & safety at sea | $3,000 |
| Seaside Sustainability | Environmental & safety at sea | $3,000 |
| E Inc | Environmental & safety at sea | $2,000 |
| Apex Youth Connections | Environmental & safety at sea | $1,460 |
Officers and trustees
- Joyce Lhamon
- Paul Rogers
- Peter Balasubramanian
- JW Robert Medland
- W Frank Bohlen
- Joseph Harris
- Christopher Otorowski
- Maureen Roddy
- Christopher Tatum
- Magaret Brandon
- Robert Floyd
- William Foss
Questions people ask
Does Bonnell Cove Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 1 and october 1 of each year.
How much does Bonnell Cove Foundation give?
$126,474 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $4,410.
Who runs Bonnell Cove Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joyce Lhamon (Director), Paul Rogers (Treasurer), Peter Balasubramanian (Board Member) and JW Robert Medland (President) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Bonnell Cove Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, science and research and arts and culture.