Co TUA Bonnie & Mike Gaffney
Preselected recipients only
Co TUA Bonnie & Mike Gaffney is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $230,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 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$230,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $200,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,000 | 10 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 10 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $230,000 | 11 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Co TUA Bonnie & Mike Gaffney 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 Co TUA Bonnie & Mike Gaffney funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $150,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Um Bascom Palmer Eye Institude | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Moorings Park Foundation | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| NCH Healthcare System | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Collier Community Foundation | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Humane Society Naples | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Conservancy of SWFL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Shelter for Abused Women & Children | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| St Matthew's House | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- J Michael Gaffney
- Bonnie Gaffney
- James M Gaffney Jr
- John P Gaffney
Questions people ask
Does Co TUA Bonnie & Mike Gaffney accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Co TUA Bonnie & Mike Gaffney give?
$230,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Co TUA Bonnie & Mike Gaffney?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Co-Trustee), J Michael Gaffney (C0-TRUSTEE), Bonnie Gaffney (Co-Trustee) and James M Gaffney Jr (Co-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Co TUA Bonnie & Mike Gaffney fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and environment and conservation.