Private foundation · EIN 20-8100744 · Wheaton, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bond Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $793K total, median $200K. 40% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$793K
Median grant
$200K
Stays in IL
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kanakuk MinistriesBranson, MOCharitable donation$320K
Wheaton Christian Grammar SchoolWinfield, ILCharitable donation$250K
By the Hand Club for KidsChicago, ILCharitable donation$200K
Young LifeColorado Springs, COCharitable donation$13K
Greater Europe MissionMonument, COCharitable donation$10K

By state: Illinois 2 · Missouri 1 · Colorado 2

About this foundation

Bond Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wheaton, Illinois, administered in care of Harold B Bond, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bond Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bond Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $793K across 5 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Bond Family Foundation give?

Illinois (2 grants), Missouri (1 grants), Colorado (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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