Private foundation · EIN 87-2206084 · Randleman, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Willis and Martha Jane Bonkemeyer Family Foundation Inc

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: 25 grants paid, $288K total, median $2,000. 100% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$288K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in NC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Victory Junction Gang CampRandleman, NCGeneral fund$162K
Mt Lebanon Methodist ChurchRandleman, NCGeneral fund, special offering, cemetary fund, maintenance fund, and memorial fund$35K
Hospice of RandolphAsheboro, NCGeneral fund$11K
Brenner Children HospitalWinston Salem, NCGeneral fund$10K
Nc Jaycess Burn CenterChapel Hill, NCGeneral fund$10K
Western Nc Sculpture CenterLenoir, NCGeneral fund$10K
St James Episcopal ChurchLenoir, NCGenral fund$10K
Farmer Fire DepartmentDenton, NCGeneral fund$7,500
The Foundation of Ccc and Ti ScholarshipBoone, NCGeneral fund$7,500
Palleative Care Fund Cone HospitalGreensboro, NCGeneral fund$5,000
Randleman LibraryRandleman, NCGeneral fund$3,000
Level Cross United Methodist ChurchDobson, NCGeneral fund$3,000
City of Randleman Fire DepartmentRandleman, NCGeneral fund$2,000
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchAsheboro, NCChildrens department$2,000
PBS NcRtp, NCGeneral fund$2,000
West Side Fire DepartmentAsheboro, NCGenreal fund$2,000
Ulah Volunteer Fire DepartmentAsheboro, NCGeneral fund$2,000
Sharon Methodist ChurchLewisville, NCGeneral fund$1,000
Uncsa Foundation High School DramaWinston Salem, NCGeneral fund$1,000
Wfae Public RadioCharlotte, NCGeneral fund$1,000
Asheboro Randolph RescueRandleman, NCGeneral fund$200
Level Cross Christian SchoolRandleman, NCGeneral fund$200
Petty Family FoundationRandleman, NCGeneral fund$200
Nc Sheriff AssocRaliegh, NCGeneral fund$100
Holly Springs Baptist ChurchFranklin, NCGeneral fund$100

About this foundation

Willis and Martha Jane Bonkemeyer Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Randleman, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Willis and Martha Jane Bonkemeyer Family Foundation Inc 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 Willis and Martha Jane Bonkemeyer Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $288K across 25 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Willis and Martha Jane Bonkemeyer Family Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (25 grants), per its latest filing.

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