John Christopher Bunting Foundationinc
Invitation OnlySonoma, California · EIN 20-5651485 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$42K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$685K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $6,000.
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
11% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Oakley Library | Oakley, CA | To directly support the oakley public library by funding educational programs, enhancing collections, and purchasing supplies. | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Historical Society | Sonoma, CA | To provide a forum and a resource for the study and dissemination of the sonoma valley history for present and future generations by… | $10,000 |
| Hanna Center | Sonoma, CA | Support a comprehensive system of care aimed at healing trauma in youth and families through residential programs, education, and mental… | $6,000 |
| San Damenico School Annual Fund | San Anselmo, CA | To inspire students to develop character and integrity and to apply their academic knowledge to the challenges of our times in order to… | $5,000 |
| Sebastiani Theatre Foundation | Sonoma, CA | Provides first-class performing arts, films and creative educational programs that inspire and entertain the entire community while… | $3,500 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County | Santa Rosa, CA | To advance the power of community members and resources to solve local challenges. | $2,500 |
| Sonoma County Vintners Foundation | Santa Rosa, CA | Provides for efforts that have a direct impact in the areas of literacy, education, health & human services, the environment and arts &… | $2,500 |
| Young Americans for Liberty | Austin, TX | To provide support for idenfification, education, training, and mobilization of youth activitist for advancing liberty on campus and in… | $2,000 |
| The Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley | San Rafael, CA | To provide support in providing resources, time and energy to help solve community challenges in the somoma valley | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $64,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $84,435 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349101689
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5651485
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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