The Bonfire Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bonfire Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,700 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$31,700
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $48,000 the year before.
11% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,000 | 13 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $31,700 | 9 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Heather Diver 25 Hidden Oak Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 923-3516 |
| What to submit | Application downloadable from foundation website |
| Deadlines | April 1 |
| Restrictions | Foundation considers and values those candidates focusing on journalistic, media and or athletic pursuits |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Bonfire Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $17,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,200 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christo Rey High School | General educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart | General educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Mater Dei High School | General educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Quinnipiac University | General educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Santa Ana Life Center | General educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Austin Achieve High School | General educational purposes | $2,700 |
| Pepperdine University | General educational purposes | $2,500 |
| Saint Vincent Hospital | General educational purposes | $1,000 |
| University of Texas Austin | General educational purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Heather Diver
- Peggie Parrott
- Colleen Ogilvie
- Kristen Mulvoy
- Traci Deconcini
Questions people ask
Does The Bonfire Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1.
How much does The Bonfire Foundation give?
$31,700 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Bonfire Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Heather Diver (Executive Director), Peggie Parrott (Treasurer), Colleen Ogilvie (Board Member) and Kristen Mulvoy (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Bonfire Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.