Bonner Foundation Inc
Provide assistance for socially and economically disadvantaged youth through donations to organizations supporting youth. The purpose of the program is to serve underrepresented communities-students by way of scholarships and other educational endeavors.
Bonner Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bonner Foundation Inc gave $54K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,696
- +437.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,899
- +79.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $531,296
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bonner Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bethel s Family Church ($38K). Together the top 3 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $54K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel s Family Church Houston, TX | Scholarships | $37,500 |
| UNCF Washington, DC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Testmasters Houston, TX | SAT Prep educational services for students | $6,196 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $531,296 | $9,657 | $72,031 | $53,696 | 3 | $9,657 |
| 2023 | $493,670 | — | $36,130 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $409,800 | $400,000 | $200 | — | — | — |
About Bonner Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bonner Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $531K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $10K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bonner Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Riva Bonner
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Bonner III
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Bonner Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Bonner Foundation Inc
How much does Bonner Foundation Inc give each year?
Bonner Foundation Inc gave $54K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Bonner Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bonner Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,899, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bonner Foundation Inc give grants?
Bonner Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Bonner Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Bonner Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Bonner Foundation Inc?
Bonner Foundation Inc reported $531K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What is Bonner Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bonner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4029971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 18, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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