The Bonham Trust
Accepts applications
The Bonham Trust is a private foundation in Aberdeen, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$482,694
Giving in 2025 was the same as $15,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,750 | 14 | $428,745 |
| 2024 | $15,500 | 9 | $452,074 |
| 2025 | $15,500 | 11 | $482,694 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Cassie Backman PO Box 1210, Aberdeen, SD 57402-1210 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 229-7119 |
| What to submit | Available upon request from Britton-Hecla High School or on the School's website. |
| Deadlines | Defined each year in the annual scholarship application. |
| Restrictions | The recipient must be a Britton-Hecla High School student who is currently in a postsecondary program or is a high school senior on track for graduation. |
What The Bonham Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 11 | $15,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | College Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dacotah Bank
Questions people ask
Does The Bonham Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Defined each year in the annual scholarship application.
How much does The Bonham Trust give?
$15,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Bonham Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Dacotah Bank (Trustee).
What does The Bonham Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.