Private foundation · EIN 26-4175604 · San Angelo, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Texas. The foundation accepts applications (Applications accepted anytime. Response within 3 months.) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $530K total, median $20K. 96% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: The Foundation awards grants to charities that provide assistance to youth (persons under age 18) and elderly (persons over age 70) of Tom Green County, Texas and adjoining counties.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$530K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TX
96%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Applications accepted anytime. Response
Assets
$12M

How to apply

Grant applications are made online at link on website: maryellenkentbunyardfoundation.com. Request must be accompanied by proof it is a 501(c)3 charity, copy of most recent IRS Form 990, current financial statements, a detailed budget of proposed project, a statement assuring grant only to be used for those in Tom Green and adjoining counties, project request providing the needs, goals, activities, time-line, etc. of the project, and an evaluation process to be used to measure the success of the project when completed. Contact: Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Foundation, 221 South Irving St, San Angelo, Tx, 3259477071, grant@saafound.org Deadlines: Applications accepted anytime. Response within 3 months. Restrictions: The Foundation awards grants to charities that provide assistance to youth (persons under age 18) and elderly (persons over age 70) of Tom Green County, Texas and adjoining counties.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 25 of 26 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Whit ProgramSan Angelo, TXAssistance for tutoring children in foster.$52K
Concho Valley Regional Food BankSan Angelo, TXProvide funds for snackpack program for children in need.$50K
San Angelo Area FoundationSan Angelo, TXProvide flood relief assistance to families in need.$50K
House of FaithSan Angelo, TXFunding for summer youth camp expenses.$35K
House of FaithSan Angelo, TXProvide for the family Christmas celebration events programming & costs.$30K
Boys and Girls Club of San AngeloSan Angelo, TXFor strengthening youth achievement through staff led program expansion for children.$25K
Children's Advocacy CenterSan Angelo, TXProvide funds for family resource center & special projects.$25K
West Texas Boys RanchSan Angelo, TXProvide additional office furniture at home for boys.$23K
San Angelo Area Fdn-Mek Bunyard FdnSan Angelo, TXGrant to donor advised fund administered by the San Angelo Area Foundation for suporting charitable causes aligned with assistance to the y…$23K
J P W Learning CenterSan Angelo, TXProvide alternative educational instruction for students with learning disabilities.$20K
Meals for the ElderlySan Angelo, TXFunds to help provide the home-bound elderly with home delivered hot meals each week day.$20K
Pregnancy Help Center of Concho ValSan Angelo, TXProvide supplies for teen moms & babies.$20K
San Angelo Museum of Fine ArtsSan Angelo, TXFunding for the SAMFA STEAM sculpting program for children.$20K
American Heart AssociationAustin, TXFor education & equipment for Wall ISD & Wall Little League.$20K
Lowake Community CenterRowena, TXFunds for handicap accessible parking.$15K
Texas Ramp ProjectRichardson, TXProvide free wheelchair ramps built with volunteer labor for low-income elderly adults in the Tom Green County area.$15K
Wall Ag BoostersWall, TXFunds for food processing equipment for use by students.$14K
Accessability First FoundationSan Angelo, TXFunds for youth with specialized medical needs.$13K
San Antonio Food BankSan Antonio, TXProvide funds for mobile food markets in the Tom Green County area.$12K
Texas Southwest Council Scouting AmSan Angelo, TXFunds for Camp Sol Mayer kitchen upgrade refrigerator & freezer used for servicing children's activities in scouting.$10K
San Angelo Desk IncSan Angelo, TXPurchase school supplies for students in need.$10K
Sight Savers of AmericaPelham, ALVision aids evaluations, equipment & training for children with vision problems as identified by region 15.$9,000
Young Life of San AngeloSan Angelo, TXPay electricity for building for one year in support of Christian outreach services for children with needs.$4,800
Rust Street MinistriesSan Angelo, TXFunding for children's Christmas needs.$2,500
Children's Advocacy CenterSan Angelo, TXFunding for children's Christmas needs.$2,500

By state: Texas 25 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Angelo, Texas, administered in care of Wm Keith Davis, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. com. Deadlines: Applications accepted anytime. Response within 3 months..

How much does Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $530K across 26 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation give?

Texas (25 grants), Alabama (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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