Edward a Bond Foundation
Edward a Bond Foundation is a private foundation based in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in areas including South Carolina and Massachusetts, with listed recipients spanning religious, educational, medical, arts, community, and animal-welfare organizations.
Edward a Bond Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward a Bond Foundation gave $104K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $103,750
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,705
- +21.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,375
- Total assets
- $493,080
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Edward a Bond Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Edward A Bond Jr as the contact, says applications may be submitted in any form, and states that awards have no restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Edward A Bond Jr
Mailing address: 122 South Shore Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29928
Phone: (617) 394-6226
Email: ebondjr@bondbrothers.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward a Bond Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Francis by the Sea ($16K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 159 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts accounted for 41% of grant dollars and South Carolina for 40%. The filing also reports shares for Virginia (3%), Arizona (2%), and Texas (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Edward a Bond Foundation gives
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (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 $32K (2019) to $182K (2020). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis by the Sea Hilton Head Island, SC | Religious, Scientific, or Educational, Etc | $16,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church Dorchester, MA | Religious, Scientific, or Educational, Etc. | $15,000 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA | Religious, Scientific, or Educational, Etc | $12,500 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital Boston, MA | Religious, Scientific, or Educational, Etc. | $10,000 |
| Heritage Classic Foundation Hilton Head Island, SC | Religious, Scientific, or Educational, Etc. | $5,000 |
| Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Hilton Head Island, SC | Religious, Scientific, or Educational, Etc. | $5,000 |
| Lahey Hospital Medical Center Burlington, MA | Religious, Scientific, or Educational, Etc. | $5,000 |
| Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Hilton Head Island, SC | Religious, Scientific, or Educational, Etc. | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island, SC | Religious, Scientific, or Educational, Etc. | $3,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Religious, Scientific, or Educational, Etc. | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $493,080 | $141,295 | $104,831 | $103,750 | 28 | $103,750 | $141,295 | $107,195 |
| 2024 | $456,616 | $39,455 | $106,130 | $100,300 | 33 | $100,300 | $39,455 | $104,682 |
| 2023 | $523,291 | $89,570 | $97,236 | $95,000 | 29 | $95,000 | $89,570 | $99,188 |
| 2022 | $530,957 | $44,993 | $81,856 | $80,200 | 32 | $80,200 | $43,189 | $95,842 |
| 2021 | $567,820 | $35,864 | $114,741 | $114,100 | 37 | $114,100 | $35,864 | $102,420 |
| 2020 | $646,697 | $39,554 | $184,142 | $182,200 | 25 | — | $39,554 | $92,141 |
| 2019 | $791,285 | $47,614 | $32,797 | $31,500 | 4 | — | $47,614 | $94,686 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward a Bond Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grant list includes religious institutions, educational organizations, hospitals, arts and cultural organizations, community organizations, and animal-welfare groups. The filing describes the purposes of listed grants as “religious, scientific, or educational, etc.”
Several grantees describe their own work in more specific terms. Wentworth Institute of Technology says its mission is to empower, inspire, and innovate through experiential learning, with a core purpose of career success. The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra says it inspires, enriches, and unites the Lowcountry through live music. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina says it provides cultural enrichment on Hilton Head Island and access to cultural activities. Palmetto Animal League says it works to give neglected animals a second chance through animal welfare, relocation, and population-management efforts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $103,750. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $16,000, with a median of $2,375. Recent grants included $16,000 to St Francis by the Sea, $15,000 to Holy Family Catholic Church, $12,500 to Wentworth Institute of Technology, and $10,000 to Boston Children’s Hospital. Other recipients included the Heritage Classic Foundation and Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, each with $5,000; Lahey Hospital Medical Center, $5,000; and Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, $4,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward A Bond Jr and Aletta B Bond as trustees.
Edward a Bond Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aletta B. Bond
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward A. Bond Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about Edward a Bond Foundation
How much does Edward a Bond Foundation give each year?
Edward a Bond Foundation gave $104K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 33 grants.
What is Edward a Bond Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward a Bond Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,375, and its average grant was $3,705, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward a Bond Foundation give grants?
Edward a Bond Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was South Carolina (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hilton Head Island, SC (8 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does Edward a Bond Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Edward a Bond Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious, Scientific, or Educational, Etc." (27 grants).
Who are Edward a Bond Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward a Bond Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Francis by the Sea ($16,000), Holy Family Catholic Church ($15,000) and Wentworth Institute of Technology ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward a Bond Foundation?
Edward a Bond Foundation reported $493K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (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 Edward a Bond Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grant list includes religious institutions, educational organizations, hospitals, arts and cultural organizations, community organizations, and animal-welfare groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward a Bond Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward a Bond Foundation's EIN?
Edward a Bond Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6742955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Edward a Bond Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/edward-a-bond-foundation-morg_aab1cb2decc047288e053da8f4381646
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