The Bonnie Family Foundation
The Bonnie Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Keswick, Virginia. In 2025, it reported 15 grants totaling $152,250 to charitable organizations.
The Bonnie Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bonnie Family Foundation gave $152K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Kentucky. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,250
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,150
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,105,220
- -3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (60% 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 Bonnie Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 360, Keswick, VA 22947-9167
Phone: (516) 872-4900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bonnie Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bitterroot Land Trust ($30K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Kentucky (60%), Montana (26%), South Carolina (7%), and New York (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bonnie Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 111% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $35K (2023) to $152K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bitterroot Land Trust Hamilton, MT | General | $30,000 |
| Oldham County Historical Society LaGrange, KY | General | $20,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Louisville, KY | General | $20,000 |
| Louisville Fund For The Arts Louisville, KY | General | $15,000 |
| Fons Vitae of Kentucky Louisville, KY | General | $15,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | general purposes | $10,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation North Charleston, SC | General | $10,000 |
| Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation Hamilton, MT | General | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky Lexington, KY | General | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Foundation Louisville, KY | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,105,220 | $124,011 | $159,382 | $152,250 | 15 | $152,250 | $30,179 | $85,030 |
| 2024 | $1,140,591 | $103,160 | $158,422 | $151,250 | 15 | $151,250 | $26,680 | $82,827 |
| 2023 | $1,195,853 | $43,921 | $40,726 | $34,750 | 10 | $34,750 | $37,945 | $70,876 |
| 2022 | $1,192,658 | $69,466 | $86,817 | $72,250 | 14 | $72,250 | $54,899 | $70,130 |
| 2021 | $1,210,009 | $89,047 | $66,604 | $60,250 | 15 | $60,250 | $82,693 | $78,135 |
| 2020 | $1,187,566 | $48,743 | $67,431 | $60,750 | 16 | — | $42,062 | $62,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bonnie Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions address local history, education, environmental protection, arts, and services for people affected by intimate partner abuse or sexual violence. These are grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, the Oldham County Historical Society says its mission is to collect, record, and share Oldham County history and foster a sense of place. The Environmental Defense Fund says it works to preserve natural systems and address environmental problems. The Center for Women and Families says it provides services and community education for people affected by intimate partner abuse or sexual violence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $152,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $30,000 to Bitterroot Land Trust; $20,000 each to Oldham County Historical Society and The Community Foundation of Louisville; $15,000 each to Louisville Fund For The Arts and Fons Vitae of Kentucky; and $10,000 each to Environmental Defense Fund, Coastal Community Foundation, and Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation. The reported purposes for these grants were “General” or “general purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cornelia W Bonnie as Director President, Shelby W Bonnie as Director VP, and James Cloonan as Director Secty Treas.
The Bonnie Family Foundation is led by Cornelia W Bonnie, Director President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cornelia W Bonnie
Director President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Cloonan
Director Secretary Treasurer
Director Treasurer → Director Secretary Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shelby W Bonnie
Director Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Bonnie Family Foundation
How much does The Bonnie Family Foundation give each year?
The Bonnie Family Foundation gave $152K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $151K across 15 grants.
What is The Bonnie Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bonnie Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,150, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bonnie Family Foundation give grants?
The Bonnie Family Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (26%) and South Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (7 grants) and Hamilton, MT (2 grants).
Does The Bonnie Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bonnie Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bonnie Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bonnie Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bitterroot Land Trust ($30,000), Oldham County Historical Society ($20,000) and The Community Foundation of Louisville ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bonnie Family Foundation?
The Bonnie Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bonnie Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions address local history, education, environmental protection, arts, and services for people affected by intimate partner abuse or sexual violence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bonnie Family Foundation?
The foundation states 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 ↑
What is The Bonnie Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bonnie Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3587118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bonnie Family Foundation 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 April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Bonnie Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bonnie-family-foundation-morg_11f2657a746048318b212d24c9d6b1ef
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