J Michael Bodnar Foundation
The J Michael Bodnar Foundation is a private foundation based in Menlo Park, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in multiple states, with stated purposes of furthering one or more of the recipient charities’ exempt purposes.
J Michael Bodnar Foundation at a glance
In short: J Michael Bodnar Foundation gave $185K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Tennessee. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $184,789
- +71.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,297
- +71.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,332
- Total assets
- $3,935,638
- +2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (15 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J Michael Bodnar 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: 745 Olive Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 888-8792
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Michael Bodnar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Correctionville Emergency Responders ($25K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 173 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed across multiple states. The largest shares went to Tennessee (23%), Alabama (19%), California (18%), Iowa (14%), and Georgia (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J Michael Bodnar Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 43 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 137% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2021) to $185K (2024). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Correctionville Emergency Responders Correctionville, IA | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Shalom Foundation Franklin, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama Birmingham, AL | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $22,000 |
| Families Set Free Claymont, DE | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $10,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy of University of Nashville Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $10,000 |
| Restaurant Giving Circle Atlanta, GA | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $10,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation Oxford, MS | To further one of more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula Menlo Park, CA | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $7,000 |
| Big Table Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| Buck Cardinal Club Stanford, CA | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,935,638 | $408,676 | $311,504 | $184,789 | 43 | $235,531 | $282,620 | $211,606 |
| 2023 | $3,846,611 | $615,698 | $230,049 | $107,730 | 43 | $158,917 | $408,688 | $192,429 |
| 2022 | $3,867,356 | $-239,557 | $644,301 | $95,027 | 31 | $142,184 | $188,361 | $194,067 |
| 2021 | $4,788,323 | $939,461 | $187,366 | $77,939 | 25 | $77,939 | $99,593 | $201,519 |
| 2020 | $3,600,333 | $194,095 | $149,428 | $85,495 | 31 | — | $110,162 | $182,393 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Michael Bodnar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $212K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including hunger relief, support for families, education and care for children, media, and social and environmental projects. For example, Community Food Bank of Central Alabama describes its mission as feeding people in need and fostering collaborative solutions to end hunger. The Kilgoris Project says it educates and cares for school-aged children in rural Kenya in partnership with the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $184,789. Awards ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,332. Among the largest were $25,000 each to Correctionville Emergency Responders and Shalom Foundation, and $22,000 to Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. Other notable grants included $10,000 to Families Set Free, Montgomery Bell Academy of University of Nashville, and Restaurant Giving Circle; and $7,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kelly Bodnar Battles as president and board member, John Michael Bodnar as vice-president and board member, Ann G Bodnar as treasurer and board member, and Jerry Michael Bodnar as chairman of the board.
J Michael Bodnar Foundation is led by Kelly Bodnar Battles, President & Board Member since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Bodnar Battles
President & Board Member
President → President & Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$48K (2021) → $48K (2024)
Jerry Michael Bodnar
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann G. Bodnar
Treasurer & Board Member
Treasurer → Treasurer & Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Michael Bodnar
Vice President & Board Member
Vice President → Vice President & Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Michael Bodnar (2020–2021) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $48K, to Kelly Bodnar Battles (President/Board Member).
Frequently asked questions about J Michael Bodnar Foundation
How much does J Michael Bodnar Foundation give each year?
J Michael Bodnar Foundation gave $185K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $108K across 43 grants.
What is J Michael Bodnar Foundation's typical grant size?
J Michael Bodnar Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,332, and its average grant was $4,297, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J Michael Bodnar Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does J Michael Bodnar Foundation give grants?
J Michael Bodnar Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (19%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (3 grants), Nashville, TN (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Who are J Michael Bodnar Foundation's largest grantees?
J Michael Bodnar Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Correctionville Emergency Responders ($25,000), Shalom Foundation ($25,000) and Community Food Bank of Central Alabama ($22,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J Michael Bodnar Foundation?
J Michael Bodnar Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $236K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $212K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J Michael Bodnar Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including hunger relief, support for families, education and care for children, media, and social and environmental projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Michael Bodnar 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 J Michael Bodnar Foundation's EIN?
J Michael Bodnar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1703567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does J Michael Bodnar 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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