The Bunchberry Foundation
The Bunchberry Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 23 grants totaling $102,000 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Texas, Massachusetts, Wyoming, Maine, and California.
The Bunchberry Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bunchberry Foundation gave $102K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Texas. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,000
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,435
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,100
- Total assets
- $1,829,753
- -1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (40% 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 Bunchberry Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2001 Kirby Drive 1200, Houston, TX 77019
Phone: (713) 630-9647
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bunchberry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Red Cross of Greater Houston ($13K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant distribution included recipients in Texas (40% of grant dollars), Massachusetts (22%), Wyoming (9%), Maine (7%), and California (4%). The listed grants also included a recipient in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bunchberry Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2024) to $106K (2019). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Medical | $13,000 |
| Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation Inc North Andover, MA | Public Welfare | $13,000 |
| Houston Ballet Foundation Houston, TX | Public Welfare | $5,500 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston Houston, TX | Public Welfare | $5,500 |
| Peabody Essex Museum Salem, MA | Public Welfare | $5,500 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art Jackson, WY | Public Welfare | $5,400 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation Houston, TX | Medical | $4,400 |
| The Salvation Army Houston, TX | Public Welfare | $4,400 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | Public Welfare | $4,300 |
| Military Warriors Support Foundation San Antonio, TX | Medical | $4,100 |
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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 | $1,829,753 | $93,261 | $124,371 | $102,000 | 23 | $111,134 | $81,998 | $120,595 |
| 2024 | $1,860,863 | $73,860 | $112,119 | $92,000 | 23 | $100,946 | $63,026 | $111,064 |
| 2023 | $1,899,122 | $50,892 | $115,166 | $97,000 | 23 | $105,669 | $50,799 | $101,421 |
| 2022 | $1,963,396 | $45,128 | $120,099 | $100,000 | 18 | $108,633 | $46,693 | $108,979 |
| 2021 | $2,038,367 | $138,134 | $130,145 | $100,000 | 18 | — | $122,757 | $116,623 |
| 2020 | $2,030,378 | $115,254 | $112,021 | $100,000 | 18 | — | $49,133 | $105,008 |
| 2019 | $2,025,337 | $53,929 | $125,700 | $106,000 | 23 | — | $60,428 | $103,687 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bunchberry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $121K 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 2025 grants include support for medical and public-welfare purposes and for organizations in areas such as arts, museums, therapeutic equitation, parks, disaster response, and services for veterans.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation says it provides equine-assisted services, including therapeutic riding and horse-related activities for people with special needs and disadvantaged youth. Houston Ballet Foundation describes its work as presenting dance and providing dance education; Peabody Essex Museum says it offers experiences in the arts, humanities, and sciences; and Houston Museum of Natural Science says it works to preserve and advance knowledge of natural science. Grand Teton National Park Foundation describes its mission as partnering with the park to steward, protect, and enhance it. Team Rubicon says it serves communities before, during, and after disasters and crises, while Military Warriors Support Foundation describes its work as providing specialized support to combat-wounded service members and Gold Star families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $102,000. Grants ranged from $1,300 to $13,000, with a median grant of $4,100.
Among the largest reported awards were $13,000 each to American Red Cross of Greater Houston and Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation; $5,500 each to Houston Ballet Foundation, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and Peabody Essex Museum; and $5,400 to National Museum of Wildlife Art. Other reported grants included $4,400 each to Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation and The Salvation Army; $4,300 to Houston Museum of Natural Science; and $4,100 each to Military Warriors Support Foundation, Grand Teton National Park Foundation, and Team Rubicon.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David A Bristol Jr as trustee and Marcelite B Bristol as co-trustee.
The Bunchberry Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David A. Bristol Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcelite B. Bristol
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David A. Bristol Decd (2020) — Trustee
- Former: David A. Bristol (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Bunchberry Foundation
How much does The Bunchberry Foundation give each year?
The Bunchberry Foundation gave $102K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $92K across 23 grants.
What is The Bunchberry Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bunchberry Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,100, and its average grant was $4,435, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bunchberry Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Bunchberry Foundation give grants?
The Bunchberry Foundation's top state is Texas, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (22%) and Wyoming (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants) and Hancock, ME (2 grants).
Does The Bunchberry Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Bunchberry Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Welfare" (14 grants), "Medical" (6 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Bunchberry Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bunchberry Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Red Cross of Greater Houston ($13,000), Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation Inc ($13,000) and Houston Ballet Foundation ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bunchberry Foundation?
The Bunchberry Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (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 Bunchberry Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for medical and public-welfare purposes and for organizations in areas such as arts, museums, therapeutic equitation, parks, disaster response, and services for veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bunchberry Foundation?
The foundation 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 Bunchberry Foundation's EIN?
The Bunchberry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6487615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Bunchberry 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Bunchberry Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bunchberry-foundation-morg_94589726a66f46c18b1b3f2fd53cb400
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