Bonhomme Foundation Inc
Bonhomme Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Kentucky, with general support listed as the purpose for each itemized grant.
Bonhomme Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bonhomme Foundation Inc gave $25K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Kentucky. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,539
- -71.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -38.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,231
- -53.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $523
- Total assets
- $133,980
- -8.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (96% 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 Bonhomme Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13 River Hill Road, Louisville, KY 40207
Phone: (502) 896-6892
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bonhomme Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Louisville ($7K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 93 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky and 4% to recipients in South Carolina. The listed Kentucky recipients were in Louisville; the South Carolina recipients were in Spartanburg and Greenville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bonhomme Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 276% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $25K (2024) to $85K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Louisville Louisville, KY | General Support | $7,000 |
| Keneseth Israel Congregation Louisville, KY | General Support | $6,911 |
| Metro United Way Louisville, KY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Educational Justice Louisville, KY | General Support | $1,025 |
| Congregation Adath Jeshurun Louisville, KY | General Support | $680 |
| KY Public Radio Louisville, KY | General Support | $523 |
| Halter Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $500 |
| Louisville Central Community Center Louisville, KY | General Support | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital - Greenville SC Greenville, SC | General Support | $500 |
| West End School Louisville, KY | General Support | $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 | $133,980 | $13,462 | $25,468 | $24,539 | 11 | $24,539 | $13,096 | $8,905 |
| 2023 | $145,947 | $26,153 | $86,057 | $85,447 | 18 | $85,447 | $22,977 | $11,516 |
| 2022 | $205,848 | $13,122 | $35,814 | $35,250 | 15 | $35,250 | $12,923 | $13,465 |
| 2021 | $228,653 | $14,752 | $41,439 | $40,606 | 24 | $40,606 | $14,284 | $15,499 |
| 2020 | $255,266 | $33,804 | $41,513 | $41,274 | 25 | — | $33,634 | $15,694 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bonhomme Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K 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 organizations whose work spans community services, education, health care, public radio, and Jewish community and religious institutions. For example, Metro United Way describes its mission as improving lives and the community by engaging people to give, advocate, and volunteer. Educational Justice says it works to end educational inequity through long-term academic mentorship pairing middle-school students with high-achieving high-school students. West End School describes itself as an academically rigorous year-round boarding school for middle-school boys. Louisville Central Community Center says it provides family counseling and day care services in Louisville.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $24,539. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $7,000, with a median of $523. The largest awards were $7,000 to Jewish Federation of Louisville, $6,911 to Keneseth Israel Congregation, and $6,000 to Metro United Way. Other reported grants included $1,025 to Educational Justice and $500 each to West End School and Louisville Central Community Center. All 11 grants listed general support as their purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eric B. Goodman as president, Sharon J. Goodman as treasurer and secretary, and Judith A. Goodman as director.
Bonhomme Foundation Inc is led by Eric B. Goodman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric B. Goodman
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith A. Goodman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon J. Goodman
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 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 Bonhomme Foundation Inc
How much does Bonhomme Foundation Inc give each year?
Bonhomme Foundation Inc gave $25K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 18 grants.
What is Bonhomme Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bonhomme Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $523, and its average grant was $2,231, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bonhomme Foundation Inc give grants?
Bonhomme Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (9 grants).
Does Bonhomme Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bonhomme Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bonhomme Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bonhomme Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Louisville ($7,000), Keneseth Israel Congregation ($6,911) and Metro United Way ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bonhomme Foundation Inc?
Bonhomme Foundation Inc reported $134K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bonhomme Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose work spans community services, education, health care, public radio, and Jewish community and religious institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bonhomme Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bonhomme Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bonhomme Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0724779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bonhomme Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Bonhomme Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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