William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn
William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $470K. Net investment income was $482K.
William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn at a glance
In short: William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn gave $470K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $78K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $469,500
- -40.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $78,250
- -30.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $74,750
- Total assets
- $8,731,618
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cork University Foundation ($120K). Together the top 6 received $470K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 19 grants of 33 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $470K (2025) to $1.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $470K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cork University Foundation | Bumpus Innovation Award | $120,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Bumpus Innovation Award | $100,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Bumpus Fellowship and Innovation Awards | $77,500 |
| The Whitehead Institute Cambridge, MA | Bumpus Fellowship and Innovation Awards | $72,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Bumpus Innovation Award | $50,000 |
| Washington University Saint Louis, MO | Bumpus Innovation Award | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,731,618 | $513,884 | $561,463 | $469,500 | 6 | $523,435 | $482,471 | $424,391 |
| 2024 | $8,285,806 | $180,339 | $928,421 | $785,500 | 7 | $891,284 | $146,738 | $415,388 |
| 2023 | $8,575,471 | $-99,762 | $994,635 | $820,000 | 7 | $919,574 | $76,724 | $453,666 |
| 2022 | $10,534,423 | $1,537,145 | $793,703 | $620,000 | 7 | $685,448 | $1,430,561 | $559,566 |
| 2021 | $10,797,237 | $496,181 | $1,176,657 | $1,017,916 | 6 | — | $374,585 | $564,232 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn reported a distributable amount of $424K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn is led by Brian Monnich, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Monnich
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn
How much does William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn give each year?
William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn gave $470K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $786K across 7 grants.
What is William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn's typical grant size?
William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $74,750, and its average grant was $78,250, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn give grants?
William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn's top state is Massachusetts, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Illinois (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cambridge, MA (2 grants).
Does William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Bumpus Innovation Award" (4 grants).
Who are William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn's largest grantees?
William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Cork University Foundation ($120,000), Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($100,000) and Columbia University ($77,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn?
William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $523K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $424K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn's EIN?
William and Bernice Bumpus Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3410822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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