The William N and Bernice E Bumpus Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3410822 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$470K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$72,000
Total assets$8.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
60% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cork University Foundation | Cork, EI | Bumpus Innovation Award | $120,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Bumpus Innovation Award | $100,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Bumpus Fellowship and Innovation Awards | $77,500 |
| The Whitehead Institute | Cambridge, MA | Bumpus Fellowship and Innovation Awards | $72,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Bumpus Innovation Award | $50,000 |
| Washington University | Saint Louis, MO | Bumpus Innovation Award | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $469,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $785,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523239349100402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3410822
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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