Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation
The Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation is a private foundation based in Walla Walla, Washington. Its 2026 grants supported organizations in Washington, with listed grants designated for general operations.
Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation at a glance
In short: Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation gave $97K across 15 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Washington. 13% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $97,000
- +5.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,467
- +12.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,179,013
- -5.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Contact James K Hayner. No form or other materials are required, and no award restrictions are listed.
- Contact
Application contact: James K Hayner
Mailing address: PO Box 1757, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone: (509) 525-0220
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Walla Walla Public Library ($15K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2026 went to recipients in Washington. The listed 2026 recipients are in Walla Walla, Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 87% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2023) to $97K (2026). In 2026 it made 15 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla Public Library Walla Walla, WA | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Walla Walla Summer Theater Walla Walla, WA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Blue Mountain Action Council Walla Walla, WA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| WW Community Council Walla Walla, WA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Early Learning Speech and Language Walla Walla, WA | General Operatons | $10,000 |
| WW Catholic Schools Foundation Walla Walla, WA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Power House Theatre Walla Walla, WA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Christian Aid Center Walla Walla, WA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Sonbridge Walla Walla, WA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Health Center Walla Walla, WA | General Operations | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,179,013 | $66,297 | $136,730 | $97,000 | 15 | $104,550 | $34,117 | $98,671 |
| 2025 | $1,249,446 | $69,570 | $128,175 | $92,000 | 16 | $99,000 | $40,395 | $91,886 |
| 2024 | $1,308,051 | $84,103 | $116,461 | $87,000 | 15 | $88,925 | $56,567 | $83,691 |
| 2023 | $1,340,409 | $67,763 | $111,697 | $80,000 | 14 | $86,458 | $34,563 | $76,571 |
| 2022 | $1,384,343 | $87,464 | $129,072 | $93,000 | 20 | $105,282 | $51,593 | $94,014 |
| 2021 | $1,425,951 | $33,548 | $115,996 | $82,500 | 17 | — | $12,642 | $81,908 |
| 2020 | $1,508,400 | $40,257 | $118,929 | $84,000 | 17 | — | $37,731 | $77,013 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2026 — 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 foundation mission is stated. Its 2026 grants included organizations working in areas such as public libraries, theater, community action, early learning, education, social services, and health care. Blue Mountain Action Council describes its mission as assisting low-income individuals and families to become self-sufficient and change lives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $97,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $15,000 to Walla Walla Public Library; $10,000 each to Walla Walla Summer Theater, Blue Mountain Action Council, WW Community Council, and Early Learning Speech and Language; and $5,000 each to WW Catholic Schools Foundation, Power House Theatre, Christian Aid Center, SonBridge, Lincoln Health Center, and Hope St.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James K Hayner is listed as a trustee.
Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation is led by James K. Hayner, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James K. Hayner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$9K (2020) → $17K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Zagelow (2020–2025) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $17K, to James K Hayner (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation
How much does Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation give each year?
Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation gave $97K across 15 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $92K across 16 grants.
What is Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation's typical grant size?
Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,467, across 15 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation give grants?
Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Walla Walla, WA (14 grants).
Does Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation's largest grantees?
Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Walla Walla Public Library ($15,000), Walla Walla Summer Theater ($10,000) and Blue Mountain Action Council ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation?
Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2026 grants included organizations working in areas such as public libraries, theater, community action, early learning, education, social services, and health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation's EIN?
Bonnie & Clifford Braden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3030045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
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