The Bynum Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Jose, California · EIN 20-5439026 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$22K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$258K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
42% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helping Hands for South Sudan | Los Gatos, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos | Los Gatos, CA | Donation | $2,700 |
| Assistance League of San Jose | San Jose, CA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Donation | $2,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation | Chicago, IL | Donation | $1,500 |
| Child Advocates of Silicon Valley | Milpitas, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Child Fund International | Richmond, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Boston, MA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Exeter, NH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | San Jose, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | San Francisco, CA | Donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,700 | 14 |
| 2024 | $21,404 | 13 |
| 2023 | $12,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349102230
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5439026
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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