Bundy Foundation
Bundy Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2025, it made 12 grants totaling $413,000, all to recipients in California. Its grantees included research institutes and organizations serving people with vision or hearing loss, disabilities, and dementia.
Bundy Foundation at a glance
In short: Bundy Foundation gave $413K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in California. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $413,000
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,417
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $7,401,759
- -2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bundy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bundy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sanford Burnham Prebys ($100K). Together the top 10 received $393K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 53 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 12 grants listed for 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bundy Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $403K (2021) to $452K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $413K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford Burnham Prebys La Jolla, CA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies La Jolla, CA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| UCLA Stein Eye Institute Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| John Tracy Clinic Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Blind Children's Center Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| No Limits for Deaf Children and Families Culver City, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Braille Institute of America Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $13,000 |
| Easter Seals Southern California Inc Irvine, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Orange County Santa Ana, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Wayfinder Family Services View Park, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,401,759 | $447,850 | $644,052 | $413,000 | 12 | $531,568 | $342,452 | $504,462 |
| 2024 | $7,582,577 | $693,344 | $584,568 | $403,000 | 9 | $471,750 | $595,866 | $473,684 |
| 2023 | $7,474,215 | $888,497 | $611,802 | $450,000 | 10 | $489,906 | $773,249 | $445,341 |
| 2022 | $7,202,644 | $582,118 | $629,708 | $451,701 | 11 | $494,199 | $454,349 | $489,829 |
| 2021 | $7,252,318 | $630,372 | $572,728 | $402,622 | 11 | — | $508,072 | $491,241 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bundy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $504K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including vision and hearing services, disability services, dementia care and research, and general charitable activities. The listed recipients also include Sanford Burnham Prebys, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, and UCLA Stein Eye Institute; the filing describes their grants as general operating support.
Among the grantees whose missions are provided, John Tracy Clinic says it offers parent-centered services to children with hearing loss and their families. Braille Institute of America says it aims to transform the lives of people with vision loss, and Beyond Blindness says it empowers children with visual impairments and other disabilities. Easter Seals Southern California describes services intended to help people with disabilities and special needs live independent and productive lives. Alzheimer’s Orange County describes work advancing research, providing care and support, and promoting brain health. Wayfinder Family Services says it serves children, youth, and adults facing challenges, including people with vision loss. Goodwill Industries of Orange County says it helps people pursue goals through personal support, work experience, and career development.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $413,000. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $14,000. The three largest listed grants were $100,000 each to Sanford Burnham Prebys, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, and UCLA Stein Eye Institute, all for general operating support. Other listed awards included $20,000 to John Tracy Clinic and $15,000 each to Blind Children’s Center and No Limits for Deaf Children and Families.
The foundation’s filings report 9 grants totaling $403,000 in 2024 and 10 grants totaling $450,000 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank N A and David Nosworthy as co-trustees.
Bundy Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Nosworthy
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$24K (2023) → $64K (2025)
US Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$117K (2023) → $115K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Winnifred Marald Nosworthy (2021–2023) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Mufg Union Bank N A (2021–2022) — Co-Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $115K, to US Bank N a (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bundy Foundation
How much does Bundy Foundation give each year?
Bundy Foundation gave $413K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $403K across 9 grants.
What is Bundy Foundation's typical grant size?
Bundy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $14,000, and its average grant was $34,417, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bundy Foundation that year got $40K on average.
Where does Bundy Foundation give grants?
Bundy Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), La Jolla, CA (2 grants), Irvine, CA (2 grants) and Santa Ana, CA (2 grants).
Does Bundy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Bundy Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bundy Foundation's largest grantees?
Bundy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sanford Burnham Prebys ($100,000), Salk Institute for Biological Studies ($100,000) and UCLA Stein Eye Institute ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bundy Foundation?
Bundy Foundation reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $532K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $504K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bundy Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including vision and hearing services, disability services, dementia care and research, and general charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bundy Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bundy Foundation's EIN?
Bundy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6659802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Bundy 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Bundy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bundy-foundation-morg_af1f5f6157f94af687d731700a1d2e10
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