Private foundation · EIN 45-4929846 · Independence, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Seth Bonder 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: 10 grants paid, $423K total, median $16K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$423K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in OH
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MICheps, global leadership honors program & tauber institute.$176K
Georgia Tech FoundationAtlanta, GASeth bonder camp in computational & data sciences$80K
InformsCatonsville, MDStudent activities 2023, bonder scholar research award (5 @ $5,000 each), additional stipend for new bonder scholars ( 2 @ $2,000 each) , s…$74K
Brinkley Heights Urban AcademyMemphis, TNEdgenuity my path integration and school supplies and gift cards$35K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto CountiesSarasota, FLGeneral support$21K
Girls GroupAnn Arbor, MIScholarship & programs support$10K
Leslie Science & Nature CenterAnn Arbor, MIIdeas program/raptors respect/school programs, scholarships$10K
Ringling College of Art & DesignSarasota, FLGeneral support$10K
Sarasota Performing Arts Center Foundation IncSarasota, FLGeneral support$7,750
Huron Valley Tennis ClubAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$12

By state: Michigan 4 · Georgia 1 · Maryland 1 · Florida 3 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Seth Bonder Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Independence, Ohio, administered in care of John Ciancibello, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Seth Bonder 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 Seth Bonder Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $423K across 10 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Seth Bonder Foundation give?

Michigan (4 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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