Bonavia Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Bonavia Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $141,250 in 10 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$141,250
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,700 the year before.
44% 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 | $70,000 | 11 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $75,700 | 13 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $141,250 | 10 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Bonavia Family Charitable Trust 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 Bonavia Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 10 | $141,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tallgrass Film Association | Underwrite film festival | $50,000 |
| The Independent School Inc | School operations | $50,000 |
| PBS Kansas | Children's education center | $16,000 |
| Wsu School of Dance | Dance programming | $10,000 |
| Wichita Symphony Society | Underwrite symphony concert | $5,000 |
| Orpheum Performing Arts Centre LTD | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Radio Kansas | Public radio operations | $2,500 |
| Orpheum Performing Arts Center | Theatre operations | $2,000 |
| Opera Kansas | Opera performance operations | $500 |
| Wichita Chamber Chorale | Music performance operations | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas J Bonavia
- Anthony Bonavia
Questions people ask
Does Bonavia Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bonavia Family Charitable Trust give?
$141,250 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bonavia Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas J Bonavia (Trustee) and Anthony Bonavia (Trustee).
What does Bonavia Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.