Bodenhamer Foundation
The Bodenhamer Foundation supports educational initiatives, with a demonstrated focus on higher education fellowships and programs that advance student achievement and development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
+1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$323K
+7.1% YoY
Grant Count
31
+10.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-3.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation funds fellowship programs and educational opportunities, with particular emphasis on supporting students in higher education through named fellowship programs.
Grantmaking
The foundation provides fellowship funding to students. The Bodenhamer Fellows program at the University of Arkansas Honors College has been active since at least 2020, with fellows announced annually.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has supported institutions in Arkansas, including the University of Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,591,736 | $5,493,745 | $5,657,244 |
| Revenue | $408,169 | $261,306 | $262,001 |
| Expenses | $415,576 | $363,854 | $398,474 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $351,759 | $303,700 | $338,827 |
| Net Investment Income | $317,678 | $205,666 | $206,681 |
| Distributable Amount | $330,659 | $313,806 | $326,260 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BODENHAMER | CHAIRMAN | — | — |
| JAMES BODENHAMER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ANN BODENHAMER ROSSO | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ROBERT BODENHAMER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The University of Arkansas Honors College announced the 2025 Bodenhamer Fellows, continuing an established fellowship program that has been awarding support to students for multiple years.
U of A Honors College Announces 2025 Bodenhamer FellowsRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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