Bodman Family Foundation
Bodman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in El Paso, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $455,000 to charitable organizations.
Bodman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bodman Family Foundation gave $455K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state Florida. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $455,000
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,333
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,835,247
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bodman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 E Main Suite 1500, El Paso, TX 79901
Phone: (915) 881-9764
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bodman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lost Tree Foundation ($150K). Together the top 10 received $440K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 70 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in El Paso, Texas. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Florida (38%) and Massachusetts (34%), followed by Texas (9%), Maryland (8%), and Virginia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bodman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $253K (2020) to $480K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $455K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Tree Foundation North Palm Beach, FL | General Needs of Organization | $150,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum Vineyard Haven, MA | General Needs of Organization | $100,000 |
| West Chop DAF Vineyard Haven, MA | General Needs of Organization | $50,000 |
| Bodman Charitable Fund El Paso, TX | General Needs of Organization | $30,000 |
| Third Option Foundation Reston, VA | General Needs of Organization | $25,000 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Baltimore, MD | General Needs of Organization | $25,000 |
| Lost Tree Foundation Annual North Palm Beach, FL | General Needs of Organization | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation Silver Spring, MD | General Needs of Organization | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Needs of Organization | $10,000 |
| Depelchin Children's Center Houston, TX | General Needs of Organization | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,835,247 | $557,698 | $514,495 | $455,000 | 15 | $465,662 | $508,865 | $485,036 |
| 2023 | $5,533,974 | $381,113 | $519,068 | $460,000 | 16 | $470,233 | $332,278 | $459,538 |
| 2022 | $5,975,711 | $206,525 | $533,047 | $480,000 | 16 | $489,160 | $205,135 | $465,113 |
| 2021 | $7,744,814 | $727,952 | $469,895 | $410,500 | 12 | $422,312 | $680,369 | $492,073 |
| 2020 | $7,744,397 | $304,588 | $299,830 | $252,500 | 11 | — | $269,433 | $422,707 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bodman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $485K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. Martha’s Vineyard Museum says it inspires people to discover, explore, and strengthen connections to the island and its diverse heritage. Third Option Foundation says it supports families of government employees who died or were seriously injured in service and cannot seek assistance from normal government sources. Depelchin Children’s Center says it strengthens children’s lives by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being. Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich says it prepares young people to be responsible, caring, and productive community members. Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation says it mobilizes resources for effective management, treatment, and ultimately a cure for myotonic dystrophy through education, advocacy, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $455,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $150,000 to Lost Tree Foundation, $100,000 to Martha’s Vineyard Museum, $50,000 to West Chop DAF, $30,000 to Bodman Charitable Fund, and $25,000 each to Third Option Foundation, University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation, and Lost Tree Foundation Annual. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Depelchin Children’s Center and $5,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich and Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists M Diane Bodman as president; Perry Barber as treasurer/assistant secretary; Sarah B Greenhill as vice president; Virginia Crisman and James R Doty as directors; and David S Galvin as secretary.
Bodman Family Foundation is led by M. Diane Bodman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
M. Diane Bodman
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James R. Doty
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Crisman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David S. Galvin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Perry Barber
Treasurer & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah B. Greenhill
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Culver (2020–2023) — Director
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 Bodman Family Foundation
How much does Bodman Family Foundation give each year?
Bodman Family Foundation gave $455K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $460K across 16 grants.
What is Bodman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bodman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $30,333, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bodman Family Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Bodman Family Foundation give grants?
Bodman Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (34%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vineyard Haven, MA (3 grants) and North Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Bodman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bodman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bodman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bodman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lost Tree Foundation ($150,000), Martha's Vineyard Museum ($100,000) and West Chop DAF ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bodman Family Foundation?
Bodman Family Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $466K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $485K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bodman Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. Martha’s Vineyard Museum says it inspires people to discover, explore, and strengthen connections to the island and its diverse heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bodman Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bodman Family Foundation's EIN?
Bodman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0568529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bodman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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