Bargain Bonanza Inc
To provide support to unity christian school in fulton, il, a nonprofit organization under 501(c)(3)of the internal revenue code, through the operation of a thrift store where items are donated by the general public.
Bargain Bonanza Inc at a glance
In short: Bargain Bonanza Inc gave $246K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $246K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $246,397
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $246,397
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $246,397
- Total assets
- $267,584
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bargain Bonanza Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Unity Christian Schools ($246K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Bargain Bonanza Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $163K (2020) to $246K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $246K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unity Christian Schools Fulton, IL | Educational | $246,397 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $267,584 | $504,166 | $506,753 | $246,397 | 1 |
| 2023 | $269,922 | $514,280 | $451,563 | $238,299 | 1 |
| 2022 | $207,668 | $441,455 | $417,406 | $217,172 | 1 |
| 2021 | $182,271 | $419,306 | $416,333 | $225,318 | 1 |
| 2020 | $179,775 | $352,248 | $307,261 | $163,053 | 1 |
About Bargain Bonanza Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bargain Bonanza Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Clinton, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $268K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $246K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bargain Bonanza Inc is led by Rick Buikema, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rick Buikema
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dixie Shaff
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Clark
Secretary
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Hoffman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Temple
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saul Torres
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Schaver
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Richter
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Nathan Ritcher (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Brett Hartman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Catlin (2020–2022) — President
- Former: David Hagge (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Korri Marcum (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: John Kotman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Leeann Swan (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Dave Hagge (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lee Ann Swan (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Bell (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Roy Wilson (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bargain Bonanza Inc
How much does Bargain Bonanza Inc give each year?
Bargain Bonanza Inc gave $246K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $238K across 1 grant.
How large is Bargain Bonanza Inc?
Bargain Bonanza Inc reported $268K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $504K.
What is Bargain Bonanza Inc?
Bargain Bonanza Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Clinton, IA. It holds $268K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Bargain Bonanza Inc operate?
Bargain Bonanza Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Bargain Bonanza Inc's EIN?
Bargain Bonanza Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3185231. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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