Bonbright Family Foundation
Bonbright Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sedgwick, Maine. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $54,975 to organizations in several states and Puerto Rico.
Bonbright Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bonbright Family Foundation gave $55K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Maryland. 71% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,975
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,927
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $897,881
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (10 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bonbright Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says there is no specific application form, but sufficient detail is required for a decision. It lists Martha M Martin as the person to contact and states there are no specific restrictions or limitations on awards. The filing also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Martha M Martin
Mailing address: 224 Carter Point Rd, Sedgwick, ME 04676
Phone: (508) 274-8083
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bonbright Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Dance Education Organization ($14K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (42%), North Carolina (25%), Virginia (24%), Puerto Rico (7%), and Delaware (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bonbright Family Foundation open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 14 grantees (71%) 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 $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 7% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2021) to $56K (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Dance Education Organization Silver Spring, MD | Advancement of dance education in the arts for people of all backgrounds | $13,750 |
| Rowan Cabarrus YMCA Salisbury, NC | To support this organization committed to nuturing the potential of kids, promoting health and wellness and encouraging social responsibility. | $11,250 |
| Collegiate School Richmond, VA | To create a diverse and inclusive community of learners committed to a challenging and supportive educational experience fostering the intellectual, moral, emotional and physical development of each student. | $10,000 |
| Rincon Water Safety Organization Corp Rincon, PR | To help launch a pilot progrm in rincom for the first open-water lifeguard program to save lives and enhance aquatic safety in Puerto Rico | $4,000 |
| Jesse Clump Memorial Fund Bishopville, MD | To support programs of outreach and education to end the threat of suicide in Worcester county and beyond | $3,000 |
| Lower Shore Land Trust Snow Hill, MD | To conserve and restore land by engaging the public to sustain the unique rural character, landscapes and environment of the lower shore. | $2,500 |
| Maryland Coastal Bays Berlin, MD | To restore and protect the "estuaries of national significance" through a grassroots, multi-stakeholder collaboration. | $2,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
| VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Richmond, VA | To reduce the state's cancer burden through high-impact, cutting edge research, person-centered care from prevention though survivorship, and community integration and training of the next generation professionals. | $2,225 |
| Indian River Band Boosters Selbyville, DE | To Support the Indian River Band | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $897,881 | $84,599 | $57,344 | $54,975 | 14 | $54,975 | $84,599 | $60,140 |
| 2024 | $870,626 | $45,428 | $56,244 | $54,000 | 15 | $54,000 | $45,428 | $55,029 |
| 2023 | $881,442 | $46,320 | $58,197 | $56,000 | 15 | $56,000 | $46,320 | $53,645 |
| 2022 | $892,309 | $-49,807 | $54,105 | $50,000 | 15 | $50,000 | $35,778 | $56,860 |
| 2021 | $996,221 | $49,553 | $50,700 | $49,000 | 27 | — | $49,553 | $49,518 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bonbright Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for dance education, youth and community programs, education, conservation, public media, cancer research and care, and water safety.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. The National Dance Education Organization says it advances arts-centered dance education for people of all backgrounds. Lower Shore Land Trust says it protects and restores natural resources, wildlife habitat, and working lands to support healthy communities. Greater Richmond SCAN says it promotes positive parenting, strengthens families, and works to create safe, stable, nurturing homes for children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $54,975. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $13,750, with a median of $2,500.
Notable 2025 grants included $13,750 to the National Dance Education Organization; $11,250 to an individual recipient YMCA; $10,000 to Collegiate School; $4,000 to Rincon Water Safety Organization Corp; and $3,000 to Jesse Clump Memorial Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Martha M Martin and Carol B Corwin as co-trustees.
Bonbright Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol B. Corwin
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Martha M. Martin
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Bonbright Family Foundation
How much does Bonbright Family Foundation give each year?
Bonbright Family Foundation gave $55K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 15 grants.
What is Bonbright Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bonbright Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,927, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bonbright Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Bonbright Family Foundation give grants?
Bonbright Family Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (25%) and Virginia (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (3 grants).
Does Bonbright Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Bonbright Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bonbright Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bonbright Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Dance Education Organization ($13,750), Rowan Cabarrus YMCA ($11,250) and Collegiate School ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bonbright Family Foundation?
Bonbright Family Foundation reported $898K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (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 Bonbright Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for dance education, youth and community programs, education, conservation, public media, cancer research and care, and water safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bonbright Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing says there is no specific application form, but sufficient detail is required for a decision. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bonbright Family Foundation's EIN?
Bonbright Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-6089090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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