Bug and Bean Fund
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 84-3119862 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.9M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$7.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University - Noriel Gift Fund | New York, NY | Noriel Gfit Fund | $2,000,000 |
| Community Guilds Inc dba STEAM Truck | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| The Paideia School | Atlanta, GA | Annual Fund | $255,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| RedefinED Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburg, PA | Richard M. Lackner Football Excellence Fund | $150,000 |
| Center for Civic Innovation | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Global Fund for Children | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust | Highlands, NC | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Special Forces Foundation | Falcon, CO | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| National Center for Civil and Human Rights | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| HelpUsAdopt | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| TADA Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Praxis Project | Washington, DC | Freedom University | $10,000 |
| The Temple | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Jewish Committee | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,896,800 | 18 |
| 2024 | $3,566,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,098,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601149349100120
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3119862
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.