Bonner Family Foundation

FRESNO, CA EIN: 77-0046990

The Bonner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fresno, California, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since July 1985 and operates as a philanthropic organization supporting community development through grants to nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$68K

-31.0% YoY

Grant Count

-46.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+28.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bonner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation focuses its funding efforts on:

Arts and culture
Education
Human services

The foundation primarily supports initiatives in California communities, including Clovis, Fresno, and Long Beach.

Grantmaking

Recent grant activity demonstrates the foundation's commitment to arts and cultural organizations:

How to Apply

**: Organizations should submit a written letter that includes the organization name, amount requested, and purpose of the organization.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's primary geographic focus is California, with documented support for organizations in Clovis, Fresno, and Long Beach.

Grant Distribution by State

California $549K (100%)

States

California

Cities

AuberryClovisFresnoLong Beach

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Fiscal Year (FYE September 2024):

Total Assets: $126,797
Total Revenue: $27,473
Total Expenses: $145,207
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue Breakdown (FYE 09/2024):

Investment income and dividends: $6,600
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $20,873

The foundation reported negative revenue of $15,930 in a recent fiscal period, with total expenses of $190,141 and assets of $244,600 in another reporting year, reflecting fluctuations in investment performance and asset values.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	—	$126,797	$244,600
Revenue	$26,155	$27,473	$-15,930
Expenses	$152,952	$145,207	$190,141
Qualifying Distributions	$67,959	$98,500	$142,500
Net Investment Income	$24,383	$25,569	$7,753
Distributable Amount	$3,827	$9,611	$16,150

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

60 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Fresno Art Museum ($20,000), Fresno Philharmonic ($19,459), Civic Education Center ($8,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHILDREN'S MUSICAL THEATERWORKS FRESNO, CA	GENERAL FUND / CHARITABLE GIFT	$5,000
CIVIC EDUCATION CENTER FRESNO, CA	GENERAL FUND / CHARITABLE GIFT	$8,500
FRESNO ART MUSEUM FRESNO, CA	GENERAL FUND / CHARITABLE GIFT	$20,000
FRESNO PHILHARMONIC FRESNO, CA	GENERAL FUND / CHARITABLE GIFT	$19,459
MADDY INSTITUTE FRESNO, CA	GENERAL FUND / CHARITABLE GIFT	$2,500
VALLEY PBS FRESNO, CA	GENERAL FUND / CHARITABLE GIFT	$7,500
VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS COUNCIL FRESNO, CA	GENERAL FUND / CHARITABLE GIFT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key personnel include:

Kaye B. Cummings - Executive Director (20 hours per week, $22,000 compensation)
Gus Bonner - President (serves without compensation)
Annette Leifer - Treasurer
Christina Bonner-Cline - Secretary

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KAYE B CUMMINGS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	3.69	$58,039
GUS BONNER	PRESIDENT	0.23	—
LARRY WAYTE	DIRECTOR	0.23	—
ANNETTE LEIFER	TREASURER	1.85	$14,000
CHRISTINA BONNER-CLINE	SECRETARY	0.46	—
JERRY PALLADINO	DIRECTOR	0.23	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bonner Family Foundation fund?

The foundation focuses its funding efforts on: • Arts and culture • Education • Human services The foundation primarily supports initiatives in California communities, including Clovis, Fresno, and Long Beach.

How do I apply for a grant from Bonner Family Foundation?

Recent grant activity demonstrates the foundation's commitment to arts and cultural organizations: • **Fresno Art Museum**: $20,000 (2024) • **Fresno Philharmonic**: $20,000 (2024) • **Valley Performing Arts Council**: $5,000 (2024) The foundation made additional grants in the 2024 fiscal year, with typical award ranges historically between $1,000 and $42,000. **Application Process**: Organizations should submit a written letter that includes the organization name, amount requested, and purpose…

Where does Bonner Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation's primary geographic focus is California, with documented support for organizations in Clovis, Fresno, and Long Beach.

What size grants does Bonner Family Foundation award?

In 2025, Bonner Family Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $68K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bonner Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Bonner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.