The B&M Impact Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The B&M Impact Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $190,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$190,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $210,500 the year before.
36% 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 | $202,500 | 22 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $210,500 | 25 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $190,000 | 22 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
The B&M Impact Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The B&M Impact Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 10 | $107,500 |
| North Carolina | 8 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $7,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chordoma Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Summer Stock Stage | General | $15,000 |
| Impact Health | General | $15,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill | General | $10,000 |
| NC A&T University | General | $10,000 |
| Indiana University Indianapolis | General | $10,000 |
| Tennesse State University | General | $7,500 |
| Indiana University | General | $5,000 |
| Purdue University | General | $5,000 |
| Harvard University | General | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Intitute of Technology | General | $5,000 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | General | $5,000 |
| High Point University | General | $5,000 |
| Duke University | General | $5,000 |
| NC State University | General | $5,000 |
| Xavier University | General | $5,000 |
| Indiana State University | General | $5,000 |
| Butler University | General | $5,000 |
| Catch the Stars sponsorship | General | $5,000 |
| Carmel Education Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Wabash College | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John P Bamforth
- Susan M Mahony
- Thomas M Bamforth
- Rebecca J Bamforth
Questions people ask
Does The B&M Impact Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The B&M Impact Foundation Inc give?
$190,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The B&M Impact Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John P Bamforth (Chair), Susan M Mahony (Secretary/Treasurer), Thomas M Bamforth (Board Member) and Rebecca J Bamforth (Board Member).
What does The B&M Impact Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.