The Bonfield Family Foundation
The Bonfield Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Argyle, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including churches, food banks, Catholic ministries, and community-service organizations.
The Bonfield Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bonfield Family Foundation gave $40K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,044
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,144
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $608,478
- -1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bonfield Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. A request should be on the organization’s letterhead and signed by an officer or board member. It should include specific information about the proposed use of the grant, the organization’s charter and by-laws, its IRS exemption letter, and its most recent financial statements. Applications are accepted from 501(c)(3) organizations only.
- Contact
Application contact: Kim Bonfield
Mailing address: 13025 Stonebridge Rd, Argyle, TX 76226
Phone: (214) 683-7119
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bonfield Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Mark Catholic Church ($10K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 155 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Other leading recipient states were Colorado (7%), Maryland (5%), California (3%), and Minnesota (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bonfield Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 35 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $531; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $509 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $40K (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mark Catholic Church Argyle, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | General Support | $5,400 |
| Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $3,000 |
| Fellowship of Catholic University Denver, CO | General Support | $2,700 |
| Orant Charities Dallas, TX | General Support | $2,472 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $2,400 |
| Loreto House Denton, TX | General Support | $2,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | General Support | $1,525 |
| Newman Catholic Campus - UMD Duluth, MN | General Support | $1,350 |
| Monsignor King Outreach Center Denton, TX | General Support | $1,100 |
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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 | $608,478 | $38,520 | $49,018 | $40,044 | 35 | $40,294 | $20,262 | $41,934 |
| 2024 | $619,999 | $40,922 | $42,483 | $34,974 | 32 | $35,224 | $33,516 | $39,220 |
| 2023 | $620,792 | $46,967 | $42,967 | $34,381 | 29 | $35,081 | $33,038 | $34,612 |
| 2022 | $634,901 | $-846 | $46,328 | $36,241 | 29 | $37,030 | $8,021 | $35,643 |
| 2021 | $675,459 | $145,312 | $44,518 | $35,926 | 30 | $36,666 | $83,615 | $33,543 |
| 2020 | $607,008 | $58,999 | $41,836 | $30,678 | 28 | — | $15,317 | $30,795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bonfield Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K 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 is provided. The foundation’s grants show support for religious organizations, food assistance, and community services. For example, North Texas Food Bank describes its mission as closing the hunger gap in North Texas, while Tarrant Area Food Bank says it works to alleviate hunger and improve health. Monsignor King Outreach Center describes providing shelter, meals, and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness in Denton County. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $40,044. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $10,000, with a median of $400. The largest grants included $10,000 to St Mark Catholic Church, $5,400 to North Texas Food Bank, $3,000 to Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, and $2,700 to Fellowship of Catholic University. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kim Bonfield as president/director, Thomas Bonfield as vice president/director, and Christina Bonfield Davis and Jessica Elaine Welch as directors.
The Bonfield Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christina Bonfield Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Elaine Welch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Bonfield
Presdirector
President & Director → Presdirector, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Bonfield
Vpdirector
Vice President & Director → Vpdirector, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Bonfield Family Foundation
How much does The Bonfield Family Foundation give each year?
The Bonfield Family Foundation gave $40K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 32 grants.
What is The Bonfield Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bonfield Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $1,144, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bonfield Family Foundation that year got $531 on average.
Where does The Bonfield Family Foundation give grants?
The Bonfield Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (7%) and Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denton, TX (3 grants), Fort Worth, TX (2 grants), Denver, CO (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does The Bonfield Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bonfield Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bonfield Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bonfield Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Mark Catholic Church ($10,000), North Texas Food Bank ($5,400) and Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bonfield Family Foundation?
The Bonfield Family Foundation reported $608K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (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 The Bonfield Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants show support for religious organizations, food assistance, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bonfield Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bonfield Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bonfield Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2392388. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bonfield Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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