Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney
Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $230,000 to charitable organizations in Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney at a glance
In short: Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney gave $230K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Florida. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $230,000
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,909
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,253,841
- +42.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (65% 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 Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jude Children's Hospital ($50K). Together the top 10 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 52 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to organizations in Florida (65%), Tennessee (22%), and Virginia (13%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2019) to $230K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Williamsburg, VA | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Um Bascom Palmer Eye Institude Naples, FL | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Moorings Park Foundation Naples, FL | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| NCH Healthcare System Naples, FL | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Collier Community Foundation Naples, FL | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Humane Society Naples Naples, FL | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Conservancy of SWFL Naples, FL | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Shelter for Abused Women & Children Naples, FL | Unrestricted General | $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 | $5,253,841 | $3,433,490 | $277,749 | $230,000 | 11 | $246,902 | $1,757,643 | $249,822 |
| 2024 | $3,675,646 | $201,429 | $240,272 | $200,000 | 10 | $215,678 | $166,379 | $244,193 |
| 2023 | $3,714,531 | $97,115 | $198,563 | $140,000 | 10 | $153,522 | $75,414 | $211,784 |
| 2022 | $3,006,654 | $1,070,530 | $201,620 | $170,000 | 10 | $180,938 | $902,962 | $154,264 |
| 2021 | $2,950,832 | $147,612 | $134,934 | $105,000 | 11 | $116,647 | $126,795 | $180,609 |
| 2020 | $2,939,220 | $1,042,143 | $96,928 | $70,000 | 10 | — | $29,482 | $111,066 |
| 2019 | $1,995,151 | $1,348,298 | $67,183 | $51,500 | 7 | — | $335,162 | $79,983 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney reported a distributable amount of $250K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among the grantees, NCH Healthcare System describes its mission as “helping everyone live a longer, happier, and healthier life.” Moorings Park Foundation says it seeks to benefit Moorings Park residents, employees, and the greater community. Collier Community Foundation describes its mission as increasing and focusing private philanthropy in the Collier County area. St. Matthew’s House says it works to ensure that people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction have a pathway from crisis to contributor.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $230,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $20,000. All listed grants were for unrestricted general purposes.
The largest grants included $50,000 to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee; $30,000 each to Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort Myers, Florida, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Williamsburg, Virginia; and $20,000 each to UM Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Moorings Park Foundation, NCH Healthcare System, and Collier Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America, J. Michael Gaffney, Bonnie Gaffney, James M. Gaffney Jr., and John P. Gaffney as co-trustees.
Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$14K (2019) → $41K (2025)
Bonnie Gaffney
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
J. Michael Gaffney
C0-Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James M. Gaffney Jr.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John P. Gaffney
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $41K, to Bank of America (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney
How much does Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney give each year?
Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney gave $230K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200K across 10 grants.
What is Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney's typical grant size?
Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,909, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney that year got $20K on average.
Where does Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney give grants?
Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney gives mostly in Florida: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (22%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (8 grants).
Does Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney's largest grantees?
Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney's largest 2025 grantees include St Jude Children's Hospital ($50,000), Harry Chapin Food Bank ($30,000) and National Alliance on Mental Illness ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney?
Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $247K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $250K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among the grantees, NCH Healthcare System describes its mission as “helping everyone live a longer, happier, and healthier life.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney?
The foundation states that it 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 Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney's EIN?
Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6508814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Co Tua Bonnie & Mike Gaffney 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 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
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