Howard S Bunn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Howard S Bunn Foundation is a private foundation in Gulfstream, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,633 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,530 and the largest $20,000. 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$90,633
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,530
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $95,301 the year before.
46% 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 | $95,301 | 26 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $90,633 | 24 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Howard S Bunn 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 Howard S Bunn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $36,800 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $14,746 |
| Florida | 5 | $13,400 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,709 |
| New York | 3 | $7,099 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,839 |
| California | 1 | $2,560 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $160 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $160 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New England Conservancy of Music | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Jackson Lab | General support | $10,709 |
| Phillips Academy | General Operating | $8,000 |
| St Paul Episcopal Chruch | General support | $7,000 |
| Pingry School | General Operating | $6,569 |
| Christ Church | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Fay School | General Operating | $4,300 |
| St Jude Children Hospital | General Operations | $3,839 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General support | $3,839 |
| Clevemand Clinic Indian River Medic | General Operating | $2,700 |
| Campaign for the Third Century | General support | $2,560 |
| St Theresa School | General support | $2,560 |
| Sconset Trust | General support | $2,500 |
| Harvard College | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Foundation -Morristown Memo Medical | General Operating | $1,500 |
| St Marks Church of IRC Inc | General Operating | $1,500 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Inc | General Operating | $1,200 |
| Kenyon College | General support | $1,000 |
| Plantation Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Hobart Williams Smith College | General support | $700 |
| Princeton Univ | General Operating | $677 |
| Wake Forest Univesity | General support | $160 |
| Muhlenberg Fund | General support | $160 |
| Texas Christan University | General support | $160 |
Officers and trustees
- Mr Howard S Bunn
- Mr Andrew O Bunn
- Mr Emory F Bunn II
- Mrs Pennell Bunn McCool
- Mr John F Wood
Questions people ask
Does Howard S Bunn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard S Bunn Foundation give?
$90,633 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,530.
Who runs Howard S Bunn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mr Howard S Bunn (Trustee), Mr Andrew O Bunn (Secretary), Mr Emory F Bunn II (Trustee) and Mrs Pennell Bunn McCool (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Howard S Bunn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.