Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation
The Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family is a private foundation based in San Angelo, Texas. Established in 2009 through Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard’s will, it supports programs and projects serving youth and older adults in Tom Green County and adjoining counties.
Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation gave $530K across 26 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $529,718
- +21.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 26
- +36.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $20,374
- -11.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $11,570,376
- -2.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts applications at any time. Applications are made online and must include proof of 501(c)(3) public charity status, the applicant’s most recent Form 990, current financial statements, a detailed proposed-project budget, a statement that the grant will be used only in Tom Green and adjoining counties, a project description covering needs, goals, activities, and timeline, and an evaluation process for measuring project success. Awards are restricted to charities assisting youth under 18 and elderly people over 70 in Tom Green County and adjoining counties.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted anytime; the foundation states that applicants receive a response within three months.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted anytime; the foundation states that applicants receive a response within three months.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Foundation
Mailing address: 221 South Irving St, San Angelo, TX 76903
Phone: (325) 947-7071
Email: grant@saafound.org
Website: https://maryellenkentbunyardfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 110 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Tom Green County and the adjoining counties of Coke, Concho, Irion, Menard, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, and Sterling as its service area. All grant dollars in the 2025 filing went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−5%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $430K (2022) to $558K (2023). In 2026 it made 26 grants totaling $530K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 26 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $529,718 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s website describes its annual grant budget as around half a million dollars.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,570,376 | $512,294 | $756,561 | $529,718 | 26 | $610,135 | $365,320 | $673,095 |
| 2025 | $11,861,756 | $3,323,737 | $676,197 | $434,900 | 19 | $508,596 | $3,182,735 | $580,643 |
| 2024 | $9,214,552 | $520,162 | $651,785 | $495,799 | 25 | $556,841 | $381,154 | $560,022 |
| 2023 | $9,345,839 | $384,663 | $725,202 | $557,907 | 28 | $614,321 | $273,892 | $541,050 |
| 2022 | $9,686,378 | $821,524 | $590,815 | $430,231 | 12 | $485,677 | $738,731 | $576,725 |
| 2021 | $9,455,669 | $2,141,430 | $697,461 | $459,997 | 23 | — | $1,978,077 | $514,021 |
| 2019 | $8,228,670 | $467,398 | $676,870 | $531,763 | 20 | — | $374,527 | $590,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $673K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to provide assistance to youth and elderly people in Tom Green County and adjoining counties. It is organized for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3).
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for organizations serving children and older adults. For example, Rio Concho Manor describes its mission as providing housing for people 62 and older; San Angelo Early Childhood Center says it promotes children’s growth through creative play and structured learning; and an individual recipient describes its work as providing year-round family housing and care for disadvantaged boys. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not additional statements of the foundation’s mission.
Churches may apply only for projects that serve the community; the foundation says it does not fund church needs such as facilities or staff. Individuals are not eligible to apply for scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $434,900 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $64,000, with a median of $20,000. Among the largest awards, Rio Concho Manor received $64,000 for a bus to transport elderly residents; Concho an individual recipient received $50,000 for its Food2Kids program; and San Angelo Early Childhood Center received $45,400 for its Bright Futures Child Care Plan. An individual recipient and Sonrisas Therapeutic Riding each received $30,000 for horse-related care and program costs. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 26 grants totaling $529,718.
The foundation requires a grant report documenting use of funds for the approved purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Keith Davis as president, Brian Minzenmayer as treasurer, Elizabeth Pfluger White as vice president, and Will Slaughter as secretary.
Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation is led by William Keith Davis, President on every filing since 2019; all 4 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
William Keith Davis
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2026)
Brian Minzenmayer
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Elizabeth Pfluger White
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $2K (2026)
Will Slaughter
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $2K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Wylie O Webb (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Gus Alexander (2019–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $2K, to William Keith Davis (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation
How much does Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation give each year?
Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation gave $530K across 26 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $435K across 19 grants.
What is Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,374, across 26 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation give grants?
Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation?
Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $610K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $673K (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 Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to provide assistance to youth and elderly people in Tom Green County and adjoining counties. It is organized for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts applications at any time. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation's EIN?
Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4175604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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