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.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$982,223
Total Assets
$735,541
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
15
Median Grant
$2,500
% Median Grant Growth
+150% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 60%

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
California

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
-60%

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
Community Projects + 3 others

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

Key People (1)

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Chairperson Nancy J Cline

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.