Bronco Foundation
Bronco Foundation's objectives and purposes are to enrich the educational experiences of Clovis North Educational Center Students and staff by providing opportunities for students to participate in activities such as clubs, community service, and tutorial and peer counseling programs. The foundation will also provide assistance for needy students and travel experiences to compete in local, state, national and international levels. These opportunities include, but are not limited to, the areas of band, choir, debate/forensics, drama, athletics, student organizations, and academic competitive teams or individual teams.
Bronco Foundation at a glance
In short: Bronco Foundation gave $2.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2.2M), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,206,686
- +60.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,206,686
- +60.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,206,686
- Total assets
- $1,699,218
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bronco Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clovis North High School ($2.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Bronco Foundation gives
- Giving grew 321% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $168K (2021) to $2.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis North High School Fresno, CA | — | $2,206,686 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,699,218 | $1,955,131 | $2,278,549 | $2,206,686 | 1 | $4,068 |
| 2024 | $2,007,849 | $2,716,626 | $1,438,782 | $1,375,212 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $729,700 | $1,167,172 | $1,139,176 | $1,074,617 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $701,787 | $740,161 | $576,353 | $523,917 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $537,822 | $202,462 | $201,384 | $167,692 | 1 | — |
About Bronco Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bronco Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fresno, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bronco Foundation is led by Heather Kramer, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 23 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Kramer
President
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Hill
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Bell
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cozette Gahan
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Jans
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Pharo
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Bailey
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Pacheco
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Costanzo
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Dhindsa
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Clay
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittney Donich
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Cook
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamin Reynolds
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Tatsumura
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Schantz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Sweet
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Doherty-Johnson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Trueblood
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Gerena
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Hicks
Vice President
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Blair
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Bogdanovich
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Dawn Taglione (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Christian Hunt (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Christina Bogdonavich (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Christine Petersen (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kristen Karr (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Mia Sciola (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Nicole Mastropoalo (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Valerie Simpson (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kim Bell (2021–2023) — Former President
- Former: Brittany Donich (2023) — Director
- Former: Keith Harris (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Lisa Thurman (2021–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Bronco Foundation
How much does Bronco Foundation give each year?
Bronco Foundation gave $2.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Bronco Foundation?
Bronco Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Bronco Foundation?
Bronco Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fresno, CA. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Bronco Foundation operate?
Bronco Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Bronco Foundation's EIN?
Bronco Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-1036638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 March 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
Live grants for the work Bronco Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · 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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