Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation
The Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation was a private foundation based in La Canada Flintridge, California. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return and says its assets were distributed to public charities during 2021; the foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 16 grants in 2021 (avg $83K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,331,028
- +303.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 16
- +45.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $83,189
- +177.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Primary geography
- California (53% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its final-return status indicates it appears to have wound down; this policy should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Covalent Fam Mgmt PO Box 466, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91012-0466
Phone: (818) 388-6450
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Brentwood School ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 27 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, California organizations received 53% of grant dollars, followed by West Virginia (15%), Michigan (9%), Illinois (8%), and Massachusetts (8%). Grants also included $100,000 to Saint John’s Health in Wyoming and $15,000 to Human Rights Watch Inc. in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation gives
- 38% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2020) to $1.3M (2021). In 2021 it made 16 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood School Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| WVU Foundation Morgantown, WV | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $146,500 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Operating Support | $117,000 |
| Assistidd Inc Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| President & Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Saint John's Health Jackson, WY | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| USC University Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| City Year Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Watts Learning Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $280,072 | $1,340,965 | $1,331,028 | 16 | $1,331,028 | $264,347 | $28,679 |
| 2020 | $1,060,893 | $-25,495 | $339,737 | $330,000 | 11 | — | $11,929 | $63,818 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2021 — 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 2021 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education, healthcare, media and arts, and human rights. For example, Brentwood School says it inspires students to think critically and creatively and act ethically; Watts Learning Center Foundation describes building a culture of learning around preschool and Head Start programs; and Human Rights Watch says it investigates abuses and advocates for people’s rights worldwide. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $1,331,028. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $55,000. The largest grants included $250,000 to Brentwood School, $200,000 to WVU Foundation, $146,500 to UCLA Foundation, $117,000 to the University of Michigan, and $100,000 each to Assistidd Inc., President & Fellows of Harvard College, and Saint John’s Health. The listed largest grants were designated for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Ben Van de Bunt as CEO and Laura Livingston Fox as CFO.
Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation is led by Ben Van De Bunt, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Ben Van De Bunt
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Livingston Fox
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation
How much does Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation give each year?
Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 16 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $330K across 11 grants.
What is Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $55,000, and its average grant was $83,189, across 16 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation give grants?
Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were West Virginia (15%) and Michigan (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants).
Does Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Brentwood School ($250,000), WVU Foundation ($200,000) and UCLA Foundation ($146,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education, healthcare, media and arts, and human rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation's EIN?
Van De Bunt-Fox Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0339611. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Van De Bunt-Fox 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 2020–2021
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