Bonton Enterprises
To transform lives by disrupting systems of inequity, laying a foundation where change yields health, wholeness and opportunity as the norm.
Bonton Enterprises at a glance
In short: Bonton Enterprises gave $6.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6.5M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,477,868
- +1100.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,477,868
- +1100.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,477,868
- Total assets
- $4,347,682
- -47.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bonton Enterprises funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Citybuild Community Development Corporation ($6.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 4 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Bonton Enterprises gives
- Giving grew 5862% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2021) to $6.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citybuild Community Development Corporation Dallas, TX | To promote and support community development in the lower income areas of dallas, Texas. | $6,477,868 |
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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 | $4,347,682 | $9,162,649 | $11,724,198 | $6,477,868 | 1 | $3,177 |
| 2023 | $8,221,120 | $5,825,855 | $4,881,957 | $539,749 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $7,146,054 | $7,821,778 | $5,777,990 | $1,683,033 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $5,018,749 | $6,924,960 | $2,248,074 | $108,652 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $435,033 | $1,443,739 | $1,251,934 | — | — | — |
About Bonton Enterprises
Based on IRS filings
Bonton Enterprises is a public charity focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6.5M. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bonton Enterprises is led by Gabrielle Madison, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gabrielle Madison
President
Chariman → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
28 hrs/week
$263K (2023) → $163K (2024)
Mark Jones
Chairman
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darryl Halbert
Director
Director → Director & Finance Chair, 2021
Director & Finance Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Buncher
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Barton
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Holland
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jw Washington
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Selders
Counselor
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$143K (2024)
Former officers (9)
- Former: Dennis Oliver (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Smith (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Summer Rose (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Daron Babcock (2021–2022) — CEO
- Former: Gabreille Madison (2021) — Chair
- Former: Mark Noble (2020) — Director
- Former: Peter Lewis (2020) — Director
- Former: Stan Shepherd (2020) — Director
- Former: Trae Williams (2020) — Co-Chairman
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $163K, to Gabrielle Madison (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bonton Enterprises
How much does Bonton Enterprises give each year?
Bonton Enterprises gave $6.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $540K across 1 grant.
How large is Bonton Enterprises?
Bonton Enterprises reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.2M.
What is Bonton Enterprises?
Bonton Enterprises is a public charity focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Bonton Enterprises operate?
Bonton Enterprises has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Bonton Enterprises's EIN?
Bonton Enterprises's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3243887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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