Bundy Family Foundation
Bundy Family Foundation is a private foundation listed in Key Largos, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a children’s museum, educational institutions, a church, community organizations, and public media.
Bundy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bundy Family Foundation gave $152K across 19 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. 32% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $152,217
- +394.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,011
- +420.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $382,428
- -19.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (81% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bundy Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 113 Andros Rd, Key Largos, FL 33037
Phone: (847) 922-0129
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bundy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Chicago Children's Museum ($117K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 102 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2026, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Illinois 81%, New Hampshire 16%, Florida 1%, Maryland 1%, and Arizona 0%. The listed grants also include recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bundy Family Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $450 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 58% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 395% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 509% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2023) to $152K (2026). In 2026 it made 19 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Children's Museum Chicago, IL | To support the Museums permanent exhibits, installation of new exhibits, on-going creative programming, and unique program offerings. | $116,850 |
| Tuck Annual Giving Hanover, NH | Education | $25,000 |
| Christ Church Winnetka, IL | To financially support the mission and ministry of Christ Church and to ensure its ongoing vitality. | $2,000 |
| Christ Church Christmas Basket Winnetka, IL | To financially support the mission and ministry of Christ Church and to ensure its ongoing vitality. | $1,167 |
| Alliance For Early Childhood Winnetka, IL | To support and guide families and educators to nurture the healthy, well-rounded development of children. | $1,000 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | To help build the church and benefit society worldwide through excellence in programs of Christian higher education. | $1,000 |
| Garrison Forest School Owings Mills, MD | To ensure that students have an exceptional learning environment and superb educational opportunities. | $1,000 |
| Brevard School Foundation Melbourne, FL | Education | $1,000 |
| Winnetka Community House Winnetka, IL | To inspire lifelong learning, personal growth, and community spirit through enjoyable, engaging activities and meaningful shared experiences. | $500 |
| Lowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZ | Charity | $500 |
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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 | $382,428 | $60,941 | $155,584 | $152,217 | 19 | $153,899 | $59,256 | $30,217 |
| 2025 | $476,188 | $43,046 | $32,727 | $30,815 | 20 | $31,770 | $42,089 | $34,900 |
| 2024 | $459,894 | $27,777 | $60,389 | $58,607 | 14 | $59,497 | $26,885 | $32,751 |
| 2023 | $492,533 | $22,222 | $34,001 | $30,782 | 28 | $32,391 | $20,612 | $33,710 |
| 2022 | $504,627 | $141,769 | $43,344 | $40,863 | 21 | $40,863 | $140,528 | $38,565 |
| 2021 | $406,702 | $5,698 | $57,207 | $52,734 | 26 | — | $28,697 | $34,981 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bundy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for museum exhibits and programming, education, church ministry, child development, community activities, and public media.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Chicago Children’s Museum says it encourages families and caregivers to create, explore, and discover together through play, with exhibits focused on areas including literacy, science, math, and the arts. Wheaton College says it advances its Christian mission through liberal arts and graduate education. Winnetka Community House describes its mission as providing a gathering place and inspiring lifelong learning, personal growth, and community spirit.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $152,217. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $116,850, with a median of $500.
Notable grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Harvey H Bundy III and Blakely F Bundy as trustees.
Bundy Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Blakely F Bundy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harvey H Bundy III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Bundy Family Foundation
How much does Bundy Family Foundation give each year?
Bundy Family Foundation gave $152K across 19 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $31K across 20 grants.
What is Bundy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bundy Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $8,011, across 19 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bundy Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Bundy Family Foundation give grants?
Bundy Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Winnetka, IL (4 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does Bundy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Bundy Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants) and "Charity" (3 grants).
Who are Bundy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bundy Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Chicago Children's Museum ($116,850), Tuck Annual Giving ($25,000) and Christ Church ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Bundy Family Foundation?
Bundy Family Foundation reported $382K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bundy Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for museum exhibits and programming, education, church ministry, child development, community activities, and public media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bundy Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bundy Family Foundation's EIN?
Bundy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7187236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Bundy Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Bundy Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bundy-family-foundation-morg_6ef2c916de914ad2b43cd62e11ad914b
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