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Beyond Boundaries Institute

Preselected recipients only Hunt Valley, Maryland · EIN 820545816

Beyond Boundaries Institute is a private foundation in Hunt Valley, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $111,880 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $23,880 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $65,000 the year before.

60% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$45,0004$177,650
2024$65,0004$113,672
2025$111,8805$1,260

How to apply

Beyond Boundaries Institute 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Beyond Boundaries Institute funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Montana.

StateGrantsAmount
Montana3$68,880
New York1$35,000
Texas1$8,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Lawrence University
Canton, NY
Engaging africa fund$35,000
Bridgercare
Bozeman, MT
General operating support$25,000
Bridger Ski Foundation
Bozeman, MT
To support the building campaign$23,880
Montana Wilderness School
Bozeman, MT
To support outdoor educational programs$20,000
Cactus Conservation Institute Inc
Austin, TX
Sia: comanche nation ethno - ornithological initiative$8,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Beyond Boundaries Institute accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Beyond Boundaries Institute give?

$111,880 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $23,880.

Who runs Beyond Boundaries Institute?

Its 2025 filing lists Christopher L Bunting (Co-Chair and Treasurer), Rebekah S Bunting (Co-Chair and Secretary) and Kevin Irwin (Director).

What does Beyond Boundaries Institute fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.

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