John Christopher Bunting Foundation

SONOMA, CA EIN: 20-5651485

John Christopher Bunting Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SONOMA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $712K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $33K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$712K

-4.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$65K

-23.6% YoY

Grant Count

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+14.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Christopher Bunting Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About John Christopher Bunting Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $264K (64%)

District of Columbia $35K (8%)

Nevada $28K (7%)

Texas $27K (7%)

Florida $20K (5%)

Michigan $15K (4%)

Georgia $10K (2%)

Maryland $8K (2%)

+2 more states

States

California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois Maryland Michigan Nevada Texas

Cities

Arlington HeightsAustinBethesdaCulver CityDavisFriscoGlen EllenGrant RapidsHendersonKalaupapaLas VegasLodiMaconNapaPahrumpPetalumaRenoSacramentoSan AnselmoSan Francisco

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$711,722	$744,541	$793,435
Revenue	$34,822	$36,967	$13,091
Expenses	$67,641	$85,861	$70,496
Qualifying Distributions	$65,330	$85,026	$69,314
Net Investment Income	$32,511	$34,532	$11,909
Distributable Amount	$35,466	$36,551	$39,251

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

63 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Atlas Society ($15,000), Foundation 36 ($10,000), Funds for American Studies ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ATLAS SOCIETY LODI, CA	TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO EMBRACE REASON, ACHIEVEMENT, BENEVOLENCE, AND ETHICAL SELF-INTEREST AS THE MORAL FOUNDATION FOR POLITICAL LIBERTY, PERSONAL HAPPINESS AND A FLOURISHING SOCIETY.	$15,000
CYSTRIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION BETHESDA, MD	HELPING PEOPLE WITH CF AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH NAVIGATING INSURANCE OPTIONS, CONNECTING TO LEGAL INFORMATION AND EXPERTS, FINDING AVAILABLE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, AND TACKLING OTHER LIFE ISSUES.	$7,500
FOUNDATION 36 RENO, NV	PRESERVE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING NEVADA'S CULTURAL, HISTORIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES.	$10,000
FOUNDATION FOR LIBERTY & AMERICAN GREATNESS (FLAGUSA) TARPON SPRINGS, FL	TO HELP PROMOTE HIGH QUALITY CIVICS EDUCATION TO K-12 STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUTNRY	$5,000
FUNDS FOR AMERICAN STUDIES WASHINGTON, DC	EDUCATIONAL NONPROFIT THAT IS DEVELOPING COURAGEOUS LEADERS INSPIRED AND EQUIPPED TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE IDEAS OF INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND ECONOMIC FREEDOM IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.	$10,000
MENTORIGN ALLIANCE TYLER, TX	TO MOBILIZE GODLY PEOPLE INTO THE LIVES OF KIDS AND FAMILIES, TO PROVIDE TANGIBLE HELP AND ETERNAL HOPE.	$10,000
SEBASTIANI THEATRE FOUNDATION SONOMA, CA	PROVIDES FIRST-CLASS PERFORMING ARTS, FILMS AND CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE AND ENTERTAIN THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY WHILE PRESERVING AND ENHANCING SONOMAS TREASURED, HISTORIC THEATRE FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.	$2,500
SKY FARM HERMITAGE SONOMA, CA	TO PROMOTE PEACE THROUGH LIVING OF A LIFE OF TRUTH, COMPASSION AND RESPECT FOR ALL PEOPLE AND CREATION.	$2,500
SONOMA CONSERVATORY OF DANCE SONOMA, CA	NURTURING THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH DANCE.	$1,000
YMCA SANTA ROSA, CA	THE SONOMA COUNTY FAMILY YMCA IS AN INCLUSIVE, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT ENRICHES COMMUNITY THROUGH THE AREAS OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
NANCY J CLINE	CHAIRPERSON	10	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Christopher Bunting Foundation?

John Christopher Bunting Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SONOMA, CA. It holds $712K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is John Christopher Bunting Foundation?

As of 2024, John Christopher Bunting Foundation holds $712K in total assets with $35K in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $65K in 2024.

Where does John Christopher Bunting Foundation operate?

John Christopher Bunting Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, Texas.

What size grants does John Christopher Bunting Foundation award?

In 2024, John Christopher Bunting Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $65K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John Christopher Bunting Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John Christopher Bunting Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is John Christopher Bunting Foundation's EIN?

John Christopher Bunting Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5651485. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.