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Private foundations don’t post open calls, so nobody can search them. We read IRS filings instead — 9.6 million grants from 174,053 foundations and grantmaking charities, searchable by what the money was actually for.
12 funders with a record of paying for “bona”
Where the money went
Children'S Cancer Research FundMinneapolis, MNCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $250,000 · through 2024Largest: $125,000 to DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE — dr. kira bona for research on pediatric cancer outcomes in low-income families
Largest: $25,000 to ST BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY — bona buddies, literacy program and bonaresponds
Community Foundation of Howard CountyKokomo, INCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $38,027 · through 2024Largest: $20,834 to BONA VISTA — social service
Largest: $50,000 to ST BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS OFFICE - HOPKIN — bona annual fund
Crampton Cyril W TrSaint Louis, MO
2 matching grants · $5,000 · through 2023Largest: $2,500 to BONA VISTA PROGRAMS — general operating
SourceamericaVienna, VACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $37,339 · through 2024Largest: $37,339 to BONA FIDE CONGLOMERATE INC — ers, training, compliance, & certification grant, regulatory compliance grant
Lucey Charitable FoundationMount Pleasant, SC
2 matching grants · $2,000 · through 2024Largest: $1,000 to CHARLESTON PRO BONA SERVICES — legal services
United Way of Howard CountyKokomo, INCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $62,000 · through 2022Largest: $62,000 to Bona Vista Programs — to further the exempt purpose of the organization
Largest: $35,000 to BONA VISTA INC — adult and community program
Early Learning IndianaIndianapolis, INCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $20,389 · through 2022Largest: $20,389 to BONA VISTA PROGRAMS INC — build learn grow grant
National Basketball Players AssociationNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $10,000 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to ADEM BONA FAMILY FOUNDATION — to support youth sports programs and other charitable purposes
Central Indiana Community FoundationIndianapolis, INCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $9,409 · through 2023Largest: $9,409 to Irvington Historical Society Inc — bona thompson center- roof and hvac
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →