Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn
The Leon H. & Clymene M. Bond Foundation is a private foundation based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Established in 1993, it is a family-endowed foundation committed to the growth and improvement of Oconto County and its surrounding areas.
Key facts about Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn
In short: Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn gave $301K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Wisconsin. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 39-1762087
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,530
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- Average grant
- $15,027
- Median grant
- $3,900
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Total assets
- $5,276,931
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to apply
- The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.3M
+35.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$301K
-25.6% YoY
Grant Count
20
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-10.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn reported a distributable amount of $334K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated commitment is to the growth and improvement of Oconto County and surrounding areas. It says it provides grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3), with the exception of established scholarship awards to area students; it generally does not fund individuals.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for a range of local services and projects, including food assistance, childcare tuition assistance, health and recreation equipment, safety initiatives, and mental health awareness. Among its grantees, Foundations Health & Wholeness describes its mission as innovating care to heal mind and spirit and strengthen people, families, and communities. Encompass Early Education & Care describes its work as providing education and care for children and support for families. The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin says it supports Wisconsin families and individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities through education, programs, and services.
The Foundation says it does not fund operating expenses, non-educational endowments, debt reduction, annual fund drives, discriminatory agencies, non-local government agencies, or individuals.
Grantmaking
The Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $300,530 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $81,000, with a median of $3,900. Its largest 2025 awards included $81,000 to Foundations Health & Wholeness for the RAYS Program in Oconto County and the Dudes & Tacos Program; $51,500 to Oconto Girls Softball Association for field renovations at Holtwood Park and equipment; and $50,000 to Nurse’s Nook of Oconto County for a weekend food program. Other notable awards were $30,000 to Bellin Health Foundation for playground equipment and events at Bond Center, and $25,000 to Encompass Early Education & Care for daycare tuition assistance in Oconto County.
How to Apply
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Nonprofit organizations must submit an initial letter of inquiry; qualified applicants are sent application materials. The filing lists a letter requesting a grant, the organization’s federal exemption number, and a description of the grant’s purpose as application materials. The Foundation’s website says it does not support every request. The 2024 filing lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation identifies Oconto County and surrounding areas as its target area. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $280K (2023) to $404K (2024). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $301K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foundations Health & Wholeness ($81K). Together the top 10 received $265K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($19,130), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 117 (90%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations Health & Wholeness Green Bay, WI | Rays Program Onconto County, Dudes & Tacos Program | $81,000 |
| Oconto Girls Softball Association Oconto, WI | Field Renovations Are Holtwood Park, Equipment | $51,500 |
| Nurse's Nook of Oconto County Oconto Falls, WI | Weekend Food Program | $50,000 |
| Bellin Health Foundation Inc Oconto, WI | Playground Equipment and Events at Bond Center | $30,000 |
| Encompass Early Education & Care Inc Green Bay, WI | Daycare Tuition Assistance Oconto County | $25,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $19,130 |
| Oconto Wrestling Club Oconto, WI | Mats at Oconto High School | $10,000 |
| Exceptional Equestrians De Pere, WI | Hippotherapy | $5,000 |
| My Brother's Keeper Oconto, WI | Onconto County Client Fees | $5,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Oconto, WI | Housing Assistance in Oconto County | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants awarded | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $300,530 | 20 |
| 2024 | $403,740 | 24 |
| 2023 | $279,987 | 27 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,276,931 | $3,908,259 | $4,239,607 |
| Revenue | $1,867,118 | $261,882 | $114,500 |
| Expenses | $521,368 | $593,277 | $457,946 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $389,231 | $488,987 | $360,871 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,755,470 | $160,827 | $15,982 |
| Distributable Amount | $334,387 | $327,063 | $319,173 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Hanna as executive director and secretary; Mary McMonagle as president and treasurer; John Bostedt as vice-president; and Ronald Delain, Beth Larson, Monica Wagner, and Gary Ziegelbauer as directors. The Foundation says its board is limited to seven members and that its members have strong ties to the local community.
Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn is led by Jennifer Hanna, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2021; 6 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Hanna
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$66K (2021) → $80K (2025)
Mary McMonagle
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$23K (2021) → $40K (2025)
Beth Larson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Ronald Delain
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Monica Wagner
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Gary Ziegelbauer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bostedt
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chris Augustine (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $80K, to Jennifer Hanna (Executive Director/Secretary). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Application contact: Jennifer Hanna
Mailing address: 158 Miramar Drive, Green Bay, WI 54301
Phone: (920) 604-2520
Website: HTTPS://BONDFOUNDATION.NET/
Frequently asked questions about Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn
How much does Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn give each year?
Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn gave $301K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $404K across 24 grants.
What is Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn's typical grant size?
Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $3,900, and its average grant was $15,027, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn that year got $24K on average.
Where does Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn give grants?
Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oconto, WI (12 grants) and Green Bay, WI (2 grants).
Does Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn's largest grantees?
Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Foundations Health & Wholeness ($81,000), Oconto Girls Softball Association ($51,500) and Nurse's Nook of Oconto County ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($19,130), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn?
Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $389K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $334K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn fund?
The Foundation’s stated commitment is to the growth and improvement of Oconto County and surrounding areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn?
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn's EIN?
Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1762087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Leon H & Clymene M Bond Fdn accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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