Bohannon Foundation
Bohannon Foundation is a private foundation located in San Mateo, California. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations, with all grant dollars going to recipients in California.
Bohannon Foundation at a glance
In short: Bohannon Foundation gave $63K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,750
- -89.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,852
- -86.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $2,478,853
- +30.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (6 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Bohannon Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Sixty 31St Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 345-8222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bohannon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rebuilding Together Peninsula ($10K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 184 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California. Listed recipients included organizations in San Mateo, Redwood City, Menlo Park, and San Jose.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bohannon Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 21 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 61% 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 $63K (2024) to $601K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rebuilding Together Peninsula Redwood City, CA | 2024 National Rebuilding Day | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula Menlo Park, CA | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Lifemoves Menlo Park, CA | 2024 Lifemoves Benefit Luncheon Sponsorship, No Attendees | $5,000 |
| San Mateo Police Activities League San Mateo, CA | Backpack Palooza | $5,000 |
| St Francis Center Redwood City, CA | 30th anniversary donation, toast of the town sponsorship 10/24/24 | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Volunteers Menlo Park, CA | 33RD Annual Authors Salon Event Donation | $2,500 |
| San Mateo Police Activities League San Mateo, CA | Annual Lights & Sirens Event 3/22/24 | $2,500 |
| San Mateo County Historical Association Redwood City, CA | Annual Fund | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood - Mar Monte San Jose, CA | 29TH Peninsula Breakfast | $2,500 |
| Sustainable San Mateo County San Mateo, CA | 25TH Annual Awards on 4/10/24 Sponsor | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,478,853 | $190,301 | $87,105 | $62,750 | 22 | $67,100 | $70,296 | $110,869 |
| 2023 | $1,903,977 | $625,496 | $623,855 | $601,300 | 29 | $602,835 | $11,965 | $86,810 |
| 2022 | $1,614,077 | $203,763 | $125,496 | $105,900 | 34 | $105,975 | $86,115 | $80,914 |
| 2021 | $1,950,840 | $425,368 | $314,892 | $295,675 | 42 | — | $106,000 | $88,327 |
| 2020 | $1,597,602 | $372,777 | $301,237 | $287,025 | 57 | — | $83,650 | $67,269 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bohannon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $111K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as home repair, housing services, youth development, senior programs, health care and education, and sustainability.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Rebuilding Together Peninsula says it “repairs homes, revitalizes communities, and rebuilds lives.” LifeMoves says it provides interim housing and supportive services to help homeless families and individuals return to stable housing. San Mateo Police Activities League says it engages youth with police officers to prevent juvenile delinquency and support young people’s development. Peninsula Volunteers describes programs intended to help seniors remain engaged, cared for, and respected. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says it provides health care and education and works to expand rights and access. Sustainable San Mateo County says it promotes action on economic, environmental, and social equity issues.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $62,750. Awards ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,250. Among the largest reported grants were $10,000 to Rebuilding Together Peninsula for National Rebuilding Day and $10,000 to Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula for a general donation. Other grants included $5,000 to LifeMoves for a benefit luncheon sponsorship, $5,000 to San Mateo Police Activities League for Backpack Palooza, and $5,000 to St Francis Center for an anniversary donation and event sponsorship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- David D Bohannon II — President
- Patricia Nelson Atassi — Secretary
- Abigail B Dunckel — Vice President/Treasurer
Bohannon Foundation is led by David D. Bohannon II, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David D. Bohannon II
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abigail B. Dunckel
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Nelson Atassi
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Bohannon Foundation
How much does Bohannon Foundation give each year?
Bohannon Foundation gave $63K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $601K across 29 grants.
What is Bohannon Foundation's typical grant size?
Bohannon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,852, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bohannon Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Bohannon Foundation give grants?
Bohannon Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Mateo, CA (9 grants), Redwood City, CA (6 grants) and Menlo Park, CA (4 grants).
Does Bohannon Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of Bohannon Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bohannon Foundation's largest grantees?
Bohannon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rebuilding Together Peninsula ($10,000), Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula ($10,000) and San Mateo Police Activities League ($7,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bohannon Foundation?
Bohannon Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (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 Bohannon Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as home repair, housing services, youth development, senior programs, health care and education, and sustainability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bohannon Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bohannon Foundation's EIN?
Bohannon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6102535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bohannon 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Bohannon Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bohannon-foundation-morg_b85c5e802d6749e99d28bf99e3d37ee8
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