The Bonfire Foundation
Historical FunderFarmington, Connecticut · EIN 13-4039331 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HEATHER DIVER |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 HIDDEN OAK DRIVE, FARMINGTON CT 06032 |
| Phone | 8009233516 |
| WWW.TEAMBONFIRE.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION DOWNLOADABLE FROM FOUNDATION WEBSITE |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1 |
| Restrictions | FOUNDATION CONSIDERS AND VALUES THOSE CANDIDATES FOCUSING ON JOURNALISTIC, MEDIA AND OR ATHLETIC PURSUITS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
77% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christo Rey High School | Santa Ana, CA | General educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart | Greenwich, CT | General educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Mater Dei High School | Santa Ana, CA | General educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | General educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Santa Ana Life Center | Santa Ana, CA | General educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Austin Achieve High School | Austin, TX | General educational purposes | $2,700 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | General educational purposes | $2,500 |
| Saint Vincent Hospital | Harrison, NY | General educational purposes | $1,000 |
| University of Texas Austin | Austin, TX | General educational purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,700 | 9 |
| 2023 | $48,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533039349100648
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4039331
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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