Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann
Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann is a private foundation based in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, including animal-welfare groups and a humanitarian organization.
Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $1
- -100.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $5,910
- -97.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16845 Kercheval Ave Suite 5, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Phone: (313) 884-9700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 grants went to organizations based in North Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, and Texas. These grants show the locations of supported organizations; they do not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann gives
- Giving grew 5789% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $265K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $265K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Int'l Fellowship of Christiansjews Chicago, IL | General Support | $40,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Support | $40,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit Memphis, TN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Treadway Equine Shelter Tazewell, TN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Sumner Spay & Neuter Foundation Gallatin, TN | General Support | $16,986 |
| Monroe County Humane Bloomington, IN | General Support | $16,000 |
| Alive Hospice Nashville, TN | General Support | $15,000 |
| Second Chance Animal Santuary Tioga, PA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary Cedarville, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Sumner County Hendersonville, TN | General Support | $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 | — | $1 | $5,910 | — | — | — | — | $540 |
| 2024 | $5,871 | $81,902 | $278,481 | $264,986 | 18 | $264,986 | $48,407 | $17,245 |
| 2023 | $202,450 | $25,097 | $6,122 | $5,000 | 4 | $5,000 | $3,975 | $16,591 |
| 2022 | $183,475 | $10,862 | $9,233 | $7,500 | 8 | $8,500 | $10,129 | $10,699 |
| 2021 | $186,446 | $25,605 | $6,648 | $4,500 | 6 | $5,655 | $3,592 | $8,925 |
| 2020 | $170,997 | $170 | $5,600 | $3,000 | 2 | — | — | $7,975 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann reported a distributable amount of $540 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 reported grants include support for organizations serving people affected by hardship and organizations focused on animal rescue, care, and adoption.
Among the grantees, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. The Humane Society of Sumner County says it places stray and abandoned animals in homes, reunites lost pets with owners, and provides humane treatment and spay/neuter programs. Tenth Life Cat Rescue describes providing veterinary care, foster homes, and adoptive placement for cats and kittens, with priority for animals with special needs. Nashville Cat Rescue says it rescues homeless and at-risk animals, provides foster care and adoptions, and offers community veterinary services. Safe Place for Animals describes itself as a no-kill shelter that provides care services to low-income individuals and food and shelter for abandoned animals. Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue says it rescues, rehabilitates, and places donkeys, and removes wild burros from areas where they have lost habitat.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported $264,986 in grants across 18 grants, an average of about $14,721 per grant. Notable grants included $40,000 to Samaritan’s Purse and $10,000 each to the Humane Society of Sumner County, Tenth Life Cat Rescue, Nashville Cat Rescue, and Safe Place for Animals. Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists MARY ANN BONSALL as president and S GARY SPICER SR as secretary and treasurer.
Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann is led by Mary Ann Bonsall, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Ann Bonsall
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
S. Gary Spicer Sr.
Secretary Tr
Secretary & Trustee → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Secretary Tr, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joseph Sloan Bonsall (2020–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann
What does Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants include support for organizations serving people affected by hardship and organizations focused on animal rescue, care, and adoption. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing 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 ↑
Where does Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann make grants?
The listed 2024 grants went to organizations based in North Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, and Texas. These grants show the locations of supported organizations; they do not establish a broader geographic focus.
How much is Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann reported a distributable amount of $540 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann's EIN?
Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3377889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Joseph Sloan Bonsall & Mary Ann 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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