The Bungie Foundation
The Bungie Foundation is the nonprofit charity organization of video game publisher and developer Bungie, based in Bellevue, Washington. It reduces distress and suffering in children through entertainment and partners with humanitarian aid organizations during natural disasters and crises.
The Bungie Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bungie Foundation gave $3.1M across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $126K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,138,667
- +247.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +212.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $125,547
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $55,468
- Total assets
- $5,928,545
- +44.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Bungie Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The available information says the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it does not provide a proposal process or application materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 550 106Th Ave Ne 108, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (425) 440-6862
Website: https://bungiefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bungie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Miami Children's Health System Inc ($902K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 114 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (39%), Washington (34%), New York (12%), Texas (12%), and California (2%). The foundation is based in Bellevue, Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bungie Foundation gives
- 16% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $135K (2020) to $3.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Children's Health System Inc Miami, FL | General Support | $902,250 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation Dallas, TX | General Support | $380,446 |
| Make a Wish Alaska and Washington Seattle, WA | General Support | $377,435 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General Support | $213,753 |
| College Success Foundation Bellevue, WA | General Support | $210,000 |
| The Nemours Foundation Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $179,020 |
| St Mary's Hospital for Children Inc Bayside, NY | General Support | $169,332 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue Bellevue, WA | General Support | $105,000 |
| Lighthouse of Pinellas Inc Largo, FL | General Support | $102,150 |
| El Centro De La Raza Seattle, WA | General Support | $64,716 |
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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 | $5,928,545 | $6,267,155 | $4,822,243 | $3,138,667 | 25 | — | $139,690 | — |
| 2024 | $4,104,148 | $3,091,995 | $1,894,196 | $902,299 | 8 | — | $22,446 | — |
| 2023 | $2,545,007 | $3,511,662 | $4,361,716 | $2,437,079 | 32 | — | $95,031 | — |
| 2022 | $3,809,100 | $4,799,417 | $5,674,349 | $2,916,691 | 37 | $4,794,711 | $13,803 | $153,186 |
| 2021 | $3,678,913 | $3,038,235 | $2,652,993 | $512,399 | 12 | $2,206,358 | $14,348 | $169,059 |
| 2020 | $3,005,039 | $2,452,536 | $1,572,587 | $134,720 | 4 | — | $7,045 | $117,947 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to reduce distress and suffering in children through entertainment and to partner with humanitarian aid organizations in times of natural disaster and crisis.
Little Lights provides customized iPads and entertainment for hospitalized children. The foundation says the program works with hospitals to configure devices for patients and meet hospital security requirements. Separately, its 2023 filing describes a partnership with Make-A-Wish Alaska & Washington: the foundation hosts children and families at Bungie and helps facilitate electronic wishes for the chapter.
Its 2025 grants included children’s hospitals and health organizations, humanitarian aid, education, youth services, and other organizations. For example, the International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster; College Success Foundation says it supports underserved, low-income students toward high school and college completion; and Lighthouse of Pinellas describes providing rehabilitation services for people who are blind or visually impaired. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $3,138,667. Grant amounts ranged from $7,951 to $902,250, with a median of $55,468.
The largest reported grants included $902,250 to Miami Children’s Health System Inc.; $380,446 to Children’s Medical Center Foundation; $377,435 to Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington; $213,753 to the International Rescue Committee; and $210,000 to College Success Foundation. The foundation reported each of these grants for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Justin Truman as president; Nate Buckmiller as treasurer; and Marianna Sulcs, Zach Russell, Christine Edwards, Jennifer Clark, Jana MacDougall, Joe Ziegler, and David Aldridge as directors. It also lists Ondraus Jenkins as former board president.
The foundation’s website lists Christine Edwards as director of the Bungie Foundation, alongside staff members Austin Schlichtman, senior creative program manager; Sountary Lim, associate program manager; Dale Johnson, communications manager; and Brittley Conley, community and events manager.
The Bungie Foundation is led by Justin Truman, President on the 2025 filing; 4 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Justin Truman
President
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Edwards
Director & Bungie Foundation Director
Director → Director & Bungie Foundation Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $282K (2025)
Pete Parsons
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Russell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jana Macdougall
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Clark
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Aldridge
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Ziegler
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianna Sulcs
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Schlichtman
Senior Program Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$153K (2023) → $197K (2025)
Jarrod Luty
Senior Producer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$150K (2023) → $205K (2025)
Sountary Lim
Associate Program Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Nate Buckmiller
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ondraus Jenkins
Former Board President
President → Former Board President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Don McGowan (2020–2022) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $282K, to Christine Edwards (Director, Bungie Foundation DIR.). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bungie Foundation
How much does The Bungie Foundation give each year?
The Bungie Foundation gave $3.1M across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $902K across 8 grants.
What is The Bungie Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bungie Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $55,468, and its average grant was $125,547, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Bungie Foundation give grants?
The Bungie Foundation's top state is Florida, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Washington (34%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (6 grants), Redmond, WA (3 grants), Bellevue, WA (2 grants) and Van Nuys, CA (2 grants).
Does The Bungie Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bungie Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Bungie Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bungie Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Miami Children's Health System Inc ($902,250), Children's Medical Center Foundation ($380,446) and Make a Wish Alaska and Washington ($377,435), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bungie Foundation?
The Bungie Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.3M.
What does The Bungie Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to reduce distress and suffering in children through entertainment and to partner with humanitarian aid organizations in times of natural disaster and crisis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bungie Foundation?
The available information says the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it does not provide a proposal process or application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bungie Foundation's EIN?
The Bungie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2313989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bungie Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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