Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Angelo, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $434,900 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $64,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$434,900
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$64,000
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $495,799 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $495,799 | 25 | $11.6 million |
| 2024 | $434,900 | 19 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Foundation 221 South Irving St, San Angelo, TX 76903 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (325) 947-7071, grant@saafound.org |
| What to submit | Grant applications are made online at link on website: maryellenkentbunyardfoundation.com. Request must be accompanied by proof it is a 501(c)3 charity, copy of most recent IRS Form 990, current financial statements, a detailed budget of proposed project, a statement assuring grant only to be used for those in Tom Green and adjoining counties, project request providing the needs, goals, activities, time-line, etc. of the project, and an evaluation process to be used to measure the success of the project when completed. |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted anytime. Response within 3 months. |
| Restrictions | The Foundation awards grants to charities that provide assistance to youth (persons under age 18) and elderly (persons over age 70) of Tom Green County, Texas and adjoining counties. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 19 | $434,900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Concho Manor | Purchase of bus for transporting elderly residents. | $64,000 |
| Concho Valley Regional Food Bank | Food2Kids program for children in need. | $50,000 |
| San Angelo Early Childhood Center | Bright Futures Child Care Plan to serve at risk children. | $45,400 |
| West Texas Boys Ranch | Provide horse care feed, tack/bridle sets, saddles, veterinary & farrier costs at home for boys. | $30,000 |
| Sonrisas Therapeutic Riding Inc | Feed, horse care supplies, veterinary and farrier costs. | $30,000 |
| House of Faith | Funding for 2025 summer youth camp expenses. | $30,000 |
| All-Tex Spash Pad Fund | Community splash pad at Kirby Park for use by children. | $25,000 |
| Pregnancy Help Center of Concho Val | Provide supplies & basics for childcare to young mothers. | $20,000 |
| West Texas Counseling Guidance Cent | Clinical staff training in mental health services for children. | $20,000 |
| Young Men's Christian Association | Provide scholarships for children who cannot afford membership and programming. | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central Texas | For Discovery Girls/Sisters' programs, education engagement in STEM. | $18,000 |
| House of Faith | Provide for the family Christmas celebration events programming & costs. | $15,000 |
| San Angelo DESK Inc | Purchase school supplies for students in need. | $15,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | Provide free wheelchair ramps built with volunteer labor for low-income elderly adults in the Tom Green County area. | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association | For purchasing CPR & first aid in youth sports training kits. | $12,500 |
| Meals for the Elderly | Funds to help provide the home-bound elderly with home delivered hot meals each week day. | $7,500 |
| Rust Street Ministries | Funding for supplies for children. | $7,500 |
| Emanuel School of Fine Arts | Teaching materials & art supplies to support visual arts for homeschool children. | $5,000 |
| Children's Bed Project | Purchase beds & bedding for pre K to 5th grade students. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Keith Davis
- Brian Minzenmayer
- Elizabeth Pfluger White
- Will Slaughter
Questions people ask
Does Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications accepted anytime. Response within 3 months.
How much does Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation give?
$434,900 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William Keith Davis (President), Brian Minzenmayer (Treasurer), Elizabeth Pfluger White (Vice President) and Will Slaughter (Secretary).
What does Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and seniors.