The Bunting Family Foundation
The Bunting Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Hunt Valley, Maryland. In its 2024 filing, it reported making 104 grants totaling $6,605,794 to charitable organizations.
The Bunting Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bunting Family Foundation gave $6.6M across 104 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in Maryland. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,605,794
- -26.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 104
- -37.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,517
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $78,186,184
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (3 of 101, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bunting Family 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: 217 International Cir, Hunt Valley, MD 21030
Phone: (443) 541-2447
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bunting Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chesapeake Bay Foundation ($1.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
730 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 487 grants of 730 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Maryland recipients received 77% of the foundation’s grant dollars. Other reported shares went to recipients in Montana (8%), Connecticut (5%), Washington, DC (3%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 104 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bunting Family Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 101 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $88K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.1M (2020) to $9.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 104 grants totaling $6.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Annapolis, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,055,624 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $506,423 |
| B&O Railroad Museum Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $250,000 |
| Catholic Charities - Baltimore Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $230,000 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy Annapolis, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $220,829 |
| Bon Secours of Maryland Foundation Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $200,000 |
| West Baltimore Renaissance Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $200,000 |
| Save the Sound New Haven, CT | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $175,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $165,000 |
| Wypr Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $150,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,186,184 | $8,558,732 | $7,448,901 | $6,605,794 | 104 | $6,741,736 | $3,140,342 | $6,521,353 |
| 2023 | $75,453,148 | $8,807,272 | $9,405,946 | $8,998,218 | 166 | $9,128,994 | $3,716,492 | $7,079,912 |
| 2022 | $75,777,402 | $6,985,984 | $8,448,717 | $8,001,500 | 186 | $8,155,301 | $1,899,241 | $8,905,030 |
| 2021 | $77,241,028 | $11,626,608 | $8,123,961 | $7,201,274 | 156 | $7,340,060 | $6,330,304 | $7,395,244 |
| 2020 | $72,902,719 | $4,646,639 | $5,803,374 | $5,060,000 | 118 | — | — | $5,100,580 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bunting Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.5M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants supported organizations with varied missions. For example, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation describes its mission as saving the Bay, while the Chesapeake Conservancy says it works to conserve and restore the Chesapeake Bay watershed’s natural and cultural resources. Save the Sound describes its work as protecting and improving the land, air, and water of the Long Island Sound region; Earthjustice says it uses law and partnerships to protect health, places, and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change.
Other grantees included the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, which says its mission is to maintain a symphony orchestra and present concerts; the B&O Railroad Museum, which works to preserve and interpret the history of American railroading; Johns Hopkins University, whose stated mission includes education and research; and Health Care for the Homeless, which says it works to end homelessness through health care, housing, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 104 grants totaling $6,605,794. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,055,624, with a median grant of $30,000. The largest awards included $1,055,624 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, $506,423 to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, $250,000 to the B&O Railroad Museum, $230,000 to Catholic Charities – Baltimore, and $220,829 to the Chesapeake Conservancy. Other large grants included $200,000 each to Bon Secours of Maryland Foundation and West Baltimore Renaissance, and $175,000 to Save the Sound.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George L. Bunting Jr., Mary Catherine Bunting, Jeffrey G. Bunting, Marc G. Bunting, and Mary Ellen Kranzlin as directors. Christopher L. Bunting is listed as president and CEO.
The Bunting Family Foundation is led by Christopher L. Bunting, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher L. Bunting
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George L. Bunting Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey G. Bunting
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc G. Bunting
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Catherine Bunting
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Kranzlin
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Bunting Family Foundation
How much does The Bunting Family Foundation give each year?
The Bunting Family Foundation gave $6.6M across 104 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.0M across 166 grants.
What is The Bunting Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bunting Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $63,517, across 104 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bunting Family Foundation that year got $88K on average.
Where does The Bunting Family Foundation give grants?
The Bunting Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (60 grants), Annapolis, MD (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Bozeman, MT (3 grants).
Who are The Bunting Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bunting Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chesapeake Bay Foundation ($1,090,624 across 2 grants), Baltimore Symphony Orchestra ($511,423 across 2 grants) and B&O Railroad Museum ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bunting Family Foundation?
The Bunting Family Foundation reported $78.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bunting Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bunting Family 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 Bunting Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bunting Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1724988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bunting 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Bunting Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bunting-family-foundation-morg_ecfabd353c914e2cb54763a1a9f567de
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