John Christopher Bunting Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-5651485
Foundation Overview
Based in Sonoma, CA, John Christopher Bunting Foundation has awarded 91 grants totaling $982,223 to organizations in California, Georgia and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $147,330, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 15 recipients (60%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
68% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Sonoma (48%), San Rafael (13%), Petaluma (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 60% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (37%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into John Christopher Bunting Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aasrt Inc | $2,500 | Las Vegas, NV, US | To Help Economically Heal The Racial Net Worth Gap | 2023 |
| Bellosguardo Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Provide Support For The Maintenance And To Open The Bellosguardo Estate To The General Public | 2023 |
| Common Goal Fund | $1,000 | Pahrump, NV, US | To Provide Cotillion Opportunities To Youth In Pahrump | 2023 |
| Foundation For Liberty & American Greatness (Flagusa) | $15,000 | Tarpon Springs, FL, US | To Help Promote High Quality Civics Education To K-12 Students Across The Coutnry | 2023 |
| Giant Steps | $1,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | To Provide The Therapeutic Power Of Horses To Help People Of All Ages Overcome Their Physical, Emotional, Behavioral, Cognitive And Developmental Challenges. | 2023 |
| Jack London Park Partners | $10,000 | Glen Ellen, CA, US | Provides Preservation Of The Historic And Natural Beauty Of The Park And Create Innovative, Inclusive Opportunities For Recreation, Education, And Joy. | 2023 |
| Knights Of St Francis Of Assisi | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Provide For The Support Of The Sick And The Poor And To Promote Peave And Love | 2023 |
| Marin History Mueseum | $1,935 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Support The Operations Of The Marin History Museum | 2023 |
| Napa Valley Festival Association | $4,500 | Napa, CA, US | To Amplify The Vital Role Of The Arts And Culture In Napa Valley | 2023 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $2,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Legal Services To Defend Americans' Liberties And Constitutional Rights When Threatened By Government Overreach And Abuses. | 2023 |
| Ritter Center | $1,500 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Compassionately Establish A Healthy, Housed Community That Has Continual Access To High-quality Healthcare And Support Services Regardless Of Ability To Pay. | 2023 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | Cultivates Community Support And Fundraising For Sonoma Valley Hospital | 2023 |
| Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance | $10,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | Think About A Person Who Inspired You As A Child. Now Be That Person. Be A Mentor | 2023 |
| The Godmothers Of Tms | $1,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Provides Fundraising And Volunteers For St. Vincent Boys Home | 2023 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | $5,000 | Davis, CA, US | To Support Uc Davis' Ability To Teach, Discover And Serve The Public In Ways That Shape The Future Of Our World | 2023 |
| Dress For Success-reno Chapter | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Empowers Women To Achieve Economic Independence By Providing A Network Of Support, Professional Attire And The Development Tools To Help Women Thrive In Work And In Life. | 2022 |
| Ka' Ohana O Kalaupapa | $1,000 | Kalaupapa, HI, US | Provides Value And Dignity Of Every Individual Forcibly Relocated To Kalaupapa Since 1866. | 2022 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | $50,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | Cultivates Community Support And Fundraising For Sonoma Valley Hospital | 2022 |
| The Fund For American Studies (Tfas) | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Provide Transformational Programs To Teach Principles Of Limited Government, Free-market Economics, And Honarable Leadership To Students And Your Professional In America And Around The World | 2022 |
| The Godmothers Of Tms | $1,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Provides Fundraising And Volunteers For St. Vincent Boys Home | 2022 |
| The Rotary Club Of Sonoma Valley | $1,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Provide Support In Providing Resources, Time And Energy To Help Solve Community Challenges In The Somoma Valley | 2022 |
| Young Americans For Liberty | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Provide Support For Idenfification, Education, Training, And Mobilization Of Youth Activitist For Advancing Liberty On Campus And In American Electoral Politics | 2022 |
| Dress For Success-reno Chapter | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | Empowers Women To Achieve Economic Independence By Providing A Network Of Support, Professional Attire And The Development Tools To Help Women Thrive In Work And In Life. | 2022 |
| Ka' Ohana O Kalaupapa | $1,000 | Kalaupapa, HI, US | Provides Value And Dignity Of Every Individual Forcibly Relocated To Kalaupapa Since 1866. | 2022 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | $50,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | Cultivates Community Support And Fundraising For Sonoma Valley Hospital | 2022 |
| The Fund For American Studies (Tfas) | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Provide Transformational Programs To Teach Principles Of Limited Government, Free-market Economics, And Honarable Leadership To Students And Your Professional In America And Around The World | 2022 |
| The Godmothers Of Tms | $1,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Provides Fundraising And Volunteers For St. Vincent Boys Home | 2022 |
| The Rotary Club Of Sonoma Valley | $1,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Provide Support In Providing Resources, Time And Energy To Help Solve Community Challenges In The Somoma Valley | 2022 |
| Young Americans For Liberty | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Provide Support For Idenfification, Education, Training, And Mobilization Of Youth Activitist For Advancing Liberty On Campus And In American Electoral Politics | 2022 |
| Amargosa Conservancy | $1,000 | Shoshone, CA, US | Working Toward A Sustainable Future For The Amargosa River And Basin Through Science, Stewardship And Education | 2021 |
| Christians Touch | $10,000 | Macon, GA, US | To Help Law Enforcement Families Dealing With Tragic Events. | 2021 |
| Dress For Success-reno Chapter | $3,000 | Reno, NV, US | Empowers Women To Achieve Economic Independence By Providing A Network Of Support, Professional Attire And The Development Tools To Help Women Thrive In Work And In Life. | 2021 |
| Hearthland Institute | $5,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | To Discover, Develop And Promote Free-market Solutions To Social And Economic Problems | 2021 |
| Hippo Life | $5,000 | Culver City, CA, US | Provides For Programs That Bring The Power Of Art To The Underserved. | 2021 |
| Ka' Ohana O Kalaupapa | $1,000 | Kalaupapa, HI, US | Provides Value And Dignity Of Every Individual Forcibly Relocated To Kalaupapa Since 1866. | 2021 |
| National Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $15,000 | Frisco, TX, US | Provides Help And Inspire Hope To Those Affected By Breast Cancer Through Early Detection, Education And Support Services. | 2021 |
| Nevada State College | $2,581 | Henderson, NV, US | Offers 60 High-demand Majors And Minors Taught By World-class Instructors With A Focus On Innovation, Technology And Career Development. | 2021 |
| Pets Lifeline | $1,550 | Sonoma, CA, US | To Protect And Improve The Lives Of Cats And Dogs In Need. | 2021 |
| San Damenico School Annual Fund | $2,500 | San Anselmo, CA, US | To Inspire Students To Develop Character And Integrity And To Apply Their Academic Knowledge To The Challenges Of Our Times In Order To Create A Better World. | 2021 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | Cultivates Community Support And Fundraising For Sonoma Valley Hospital | 2021 |
| Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance | $5,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | Think About A Person Who Inspired You As A Child. Now Be That Person. Be A Mentor | 2021 |
| Action Institute | $5,000 | Grant Rapids, MI, US | To Provide For The Study Of Religion And Liberty That Promotes The Benefits Of Free Enterprise To Religious Communities, Business People, Students And Educators That Argues For A Moral Foundation To The Market Economy. | 2020 |
| Cure | $10,000 | Grant Rapids, MI, US | To Fight Urban Poverty In Washington Dc | 2020 |
| Dress For Success-reno Chapter | $4,000 | Reno, NV, US | Empowers Women To Achieve Economic Independence By Providing A Network Of Support, Professional Attire And The Development Tools To Help Women Thrive In Work And In Life. | 2020 |
| Giant Steps | $1,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | To Provide The Therapeutic Power Of Horses To Help People Of All Ages Overcome Their Physical, Emotional, Behavioral, Cognitive And Developmental Challenges. | 2020 |
| Hippo Life | $9,000 | Culver City, CA, US | Provides For Programs That Bring The Power Of Art To The Underserved. | 2020 |
| Jack London Park Partners | $2,500 | Glen Ellen, CA, US | Provides Preservation Of The Historic And Natural Beauty Of The Park And Create Innovative, Inclusive Opportunities For Recreation, Education, And Joy. | 2020 |
| La Luz | $2,500 | Sonoma, CA, US | To Strengthen The Community Through Family Services, Economic Advancement, And Community Engagement. | 2020 |
| Napa Bookmine Literay Foundation (nblf) | $10,000 | Napa, CA, US | To Promote Literacy And Providing Educational And Cultural Programs To The Napa Valley Community. | 2020 |
| North Bay Learning Foundation | $10,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | To Assist Families Of Students, Primarily In Marin, Sonoma And Napa Counties Who Have Learning Issues And Are Not Doing Well In School. | 2020 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Legal Services To Defend Americans' Liberties And Constitutional Rights When Threatened By Government Overreach And Abuses. | 2020 |
| Sebastiani Theatre Foundation | $1,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | Provides First-class Performing Arts, Films And Creative Educational Programs That Inspire And Entertain The Entire Community While Preserving And Enhancing Sonomas Treasured, Historic Theatre For The Enjoyment Of Current And Future Generations. | 2020 |
| Sonoma Community Center | $5,500 | Sonoma, CA, US | To Cultivate A Vibrant Community Through Extraodindary Creative, Culturaal, And Learning Experiences | 2020 |
| Sonoma County Vintners Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Provides For Efforts That Have A Direct Impact In The Areas Of Literacy, Education, Health & Human Services, The Environment And Arts & Culture. | 2020 |
| Sonoma Valley Historical Society | $15,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | To Provide A Forum And A Resource For The Study And Dissemination Of The Sonoma Valley History For Present And Future Generations By Identifying, Collectimg, Preserving And Sharing Artifacts, Documents, And Images. | 2020 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | $30,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | Cultivates Community Support And Fundraising For Sonoma Valley Hospital | 2020 |
| The Fund For American Studies (tfas) | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Provide Transformational Programs To Teach Principles Of Limited Government, Free-market Economics, And Honarable Leadership To Students And Your Professional In America And Around The World | 2020 |
| The Godmothers Of Tms | $1,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Provides Fundraising And Volunteers For St. Vincent Boys Home | 2020 |
| The Shea Center | $1,500 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | To Provide In Improving The Lives Of People With Disabilities Through Therapeutic Horse-related Programs. | 2020 |
| Young Americans For Liberty | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Provide Support For Idenfification, Education, Training, And Mobilization Of Youth Activitist For Advancing Liberty On Campus And In American Electoral Politics | 2020 |
| North Bay Learning Foundation | $25,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | Assist Families Of Students, Primarily In Marin, Sonoma And Napa Counties Who Have Learning Issues And Who Have Learning Issues And Are Not Doing Well In School | 2018 |
| Sonoma Valley Rotary | $1,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | He Mission Of Rotary International Is To Provide Service To Others, Promote Integrity, And Advance Wortld Understanding, Goodwill, And Peace Through Its Fellowship Of Business, Professional, And Community Leaders. | 2018 |
| Cure | $25,000 | Spring Lake, MI, US | Healing The Sick Pysically And Spiritually | 2018 |
| United Cerebral Palsy North Bay | $5,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | To Enhance The Quality Of Life Of People With Cerebral Palsy And Other Disabilities, Their Families, And Their Communities. | 2018 |
| Ka 'ohana O Kalaupapa | $5,000 | Kalaupapa, HI, US | Dedicated To Promoting The Value And Dignity Of Every Individual Who Was Exiled To The Kalaupapa Peninsula Beginning In 1866. | 2018 |
| Trevor Smith Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | The Foundation's Primary Mission Is To Support Petaluma Youth By Providingscholarships For Athletics, Drama And Education. | 2018 |
| Vintage House | $10,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | Commumnity Senior Center | 2018 |
| General Vallejo Monument | $5,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | To Create A Lasting Monument Dedicated To Sonoma's Founder, General Vallejo | 2017 |
| Foundation For Teaching Economics | $10,000 | Davis, CA, US | Introduce Young Individuals To An Economic Way Of Thinking About National And International Issues, And To Promote Excellence In Economic Education By Helping Teachers Of Economics Become More Effective Educators. | 2017 |
| Sonoma Valley Rotary | $1,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | He Mission Of Rotary International Is To Provide Service To Others, Promote Integrity, And Advance Wortld Understanding, Goodwill, And Peace Through Its Fellowship Of Business, Professional, And Community Leaders. | 2017 |
| Vintage House | $10,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | Commumnity Senior Center | 2017 |
| Golden Gate Salmon Association | $5,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | Protect And Restore Californias Salmon Population. | 2017 |
| Center For Urban Renewal And Education | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Fight Poverty And Restore Dignity Through The Message Of Faith, Freedom And Personal Responsibility. | 2017 |
| North Bay Learning Foundation | $25,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | Assist Families Of Students, Primarily In Marin, Sonoma And Napa Counties Who Have Learning Issues And Who Have Learning Issues And Are Not Doing Well In School | 2017 |
| Sonoma-penglai Sister Cities Association | $2,500 | Sonoma, CA, US | Supporting A Sister City Relationship Between Penglai China And Sonoma, California | 2017 |
| Ywca - Sonoma County | $25,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Womens Advocacy | 2017 |
| The Heartland Institute | $5,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Discovering, Developing And Promoting Free-market Solutions To Social And Economic Problems. | 2017 |
| Sonoma Valley Vintners And Growers Foundation | $147,330 | Sonoma, CA, US | Charitable Wine Auction Which Supports Local Charities | 2017 |
| Crescent Montessori | $2,500 | Sonoma, CA, US | School Providing Primary Education | 2017 |
| George Washington University | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further Higher Education Opportunities | 2017 |
| Mentoring Alliance | $50,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | The Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance Invests In The Future Of The Community By Fostering Enduring Relationships Between Caring Adult Mentors And School Children In Need Of Academic And Social Support. | 2016 |
| Sonoma Valley Vintners And Growers Alliance | $71,327 | Sonoma, CA, US | The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance (svvga) Is A Non-profit Trade Organization Serving Over 600 Vintners, Growers And Associates Who Share A Mission To Promote Awareness Of Sonoma Valley's Grapes, Wine, Terroir And History As The Birthplace Of The California Wine Industry | 2016 |
| Sonoma Valley Rotary | $1,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | He Mission Of Rotary International Is To Provide Service To Others, Promote Integrity, And Advance Wortld Understanding, Goodwill, And Peace Through Its Fellowship Of Business, Professional, And Community Leaders. | 2016 |
| Sonoma Valley Historical Society | $30,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | The Mission Of The Sonoma Valley Historical Society Is To Provide A Forum And A Resource For The Study And Dissemination Of Sonoma Valley History For Present And Future Generations By Identifying Collecting, Preserving And Sharing Artifacts, Documents And Images.the Mission Of The Sonoma Valley Historical Society Is To Provide A Forum And A Resource For The Study And Dissemination Of Sonoma Valley History For Present And Future Generations By Identifying Collecting, Preserving And Sharing Artifacts, Documents And Images.the Mission Of The Sonoma Valley Historical Society Is To Provide A Forum And A Resource For The Study And Dissemination Of Sonoma Valley History For Present And Future Generations By Identifying Collecting, Preserving And Sharing Artifacts, Documents And Images.the Mission Of The Sonoma Valley Historical Society Is To Provide A Forum And A Resource For The Study And Dissemination Of Sonoma Valley History For Present And Future Generations | 2016 |
| Protect The Harvest | $5,000 | Brownsburg, IN, US | Protect The Harvest Is Working To Protect The Right To Hunt, Fish, Farm, Eat Meat, And Own Pets. | 2016 |
| San Domenico School | $3,000 | San Anselmo, CA, US | K-12 Schoolk-12 School | 2016 |
| Foundation For Teaching Economics | $10,000 | Davis, CA, US | Introduce Young Individuals To An Economic Way Of Thinking About National And International Issues, And To Promote Excellence In Economic Education By Helping Teachers Of Economics Become More Effective Educators. | 2016 |
| Knights Of Saint Francis | $1,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | Provides Assistance To Individuals With Physical And Intellectual Disabilities | 2016 |
| Vintage House | $10,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | Commumnity Senior Center | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $25,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | After School Programs For Young People | 2016 |
| Partnership For Kids | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Partnership 4 Kids Is A Goal Setting And Group Mentoring Program That Builds Hope For Under-served Students And Helps Them Create A Foundation For Success From Kindergarten To Careers. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-5651485 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 532 SECOND STREET EAST Sonoma, CA 95476-0000 |
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| Chairperson | Nancy J Cline |
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Forms 990-PF
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