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David Bohnett Foundation: 167 grants to organizations, $4.8 million (tax year ended December 2024)

David Bohnett Foundation, a private foundation in Beverly Hills, CA, paid 167 grants to organizations totaling $4,773,087 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on October 2, 2025. The largest was $1,000,000 to Los Angeles Philharmonic in Los Angeles, CA for david c. bohnett chief executive officer chair fund and david c. bohnett chief executive officer's discover and innovation fund.

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EIN
954735846
Based in
Beverly Hills, CA
Assets
$7,510,624
Grants paid
$4,763,087
Tax year ended
December 2024

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed October 2, 2025, IRS object ID 202532759349101038. It reported $4,763,087 in grants paid; 167 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Los Angeles PhilharmonicLos Angeles, CADavid c. bohnett chief executive officer chair fund and david c. bohnett chief executive officer's discover and innovation fund$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CADavid c. bohnett residential college in the usc villageEducation$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
University of Delaware Biden HallNewark, DEDavid bohnett conference room in biden hall$400,000apps.irs.gov
Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIDavid bohnett foundation leadership and public service fellowshipsHealth care$252,907apps.irs.gov
Nyu WagnerNew York, NYDavid bohnett public service fellowship$228,800apps.irs.gov
LGBTQ Victory InstituteWashington, DCDavid bohnett leaders fellowshipCivil rights, social action and advocacy$167,748apps.irs.gov
Regents of the University of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CADavid bohnett fellowships: los angeles city mayor's fellowship program at the ucla luskin school of public affairs$165,722apps.irs.gov
Movement Advancement Project IncBoulder, COGeneral operating support and cybercenter survey supplementalCivil rights, social action and advocacy$80,000apps.irs.gov
Ucla School of Law Ucla FoundationLos Angeles, CARand schrader social justice fund$80,000apps.irs.gov
CenterlinkFt Lauderdale, FLGeneral operating supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$50,000apps.irs.gov
Global ImpactWashington, DCGeneral operating supportInternational, foreign affairs and national security$50,000apps.irs.gov
KCRW FoundationSanta Monica, CAGeneral operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund IncNew York, NYLambda emergency fundCivil rights, social action and advocacy$50,000apps.irs.gov
Usc Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters Arts and SciencesLos Angeles, CADavid bohnett fellow at the center for the political future at usc dornsife$50,000apps.irs.gov
Usc Shoah Foundation InstituteLos Angeles, CAAmbassadors for humanity gala 2024$50,000apps.irs.gov
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing ArtsBeverly Hills, CAGeneral operating supportArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Ciclavia IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating supportRecreation and sports$30,000apps.irs.gov
Guns DownWashington, DCGeneral operating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence SolutionsWashington, DCGeneral operating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Nyc LGBT CenterNew York, NYDavid bohnett cybercenter refresh$26,979apps.irs.gov
Hope and Heal Fund New Venture FundWashington, DCHope and heal fund general operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Immigration EqualityNew York, NYGeneral operating supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$25,000apps.irs.gov
International Refugee Assistance Project (irap)New York, NYIrap lgbti refugee programming$25,000apps.irs.gov
KCRW FoundationSanta Monica, CAGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia UniversityNew York, NYGeneral operating supportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Lake Agawam Conservancy IncSouthampton, NYGeneral operating supportEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles Parks FoundationLos Angeles, CAFranklin canyon orange groveRecreation and sports$25,000apps.irs.gov
One InstituteLos Angeles, CAYouth ambassadors for queer history program$25,000apps.irs.gov
One InstituteLos Angeles, CAYouth ambassadors for queer history program$25,000apps.irs.gov
People for the American Way FoundationWashington, DCGeneral operating supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$25,000apps.irs.gov
Pflag National Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and GaysWashington, DCGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CACsp: center for strategic partnershipsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$25,000apps.irs.gov
Southern California Streets InitiativeLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating supportArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Southern California Streets InitiativeLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating supportArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Teachers Unify To End Gun ViolenceDanbury, CTGeneral operating supportPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$25,000apps.irs.gov
Violence Policy CenterWashington, DCGeneral operating supportCrime and legal-related$25,000apps.irs.gov
CenterlinkFt Lauderdale, FLCenterlink summit 2024Civil rights, social action and advocacy$23,482apps.irs.gov
Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders IncNew York, NYDavid bohnett cybercenter refresh$23,235apps.irs.gov
Food ForwardNorth Hollywood, CAGeneral operating supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$20,000apps.irs.gov
Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Greater Fort LauderdaleWilton Manors, FLDavid bohnett cybercenter refreshHuman services$16,440apps.irs.gov
The Center Palm SpringsPalm Springs, CADavid bohnett cybercenter refresh$16,000apps.irs.gov
Drag Arts LabLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating supportArts, culture and humanities$15,000apps.irs.gov
Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CALgbtq executive leadership program 2024: transgender scholarship$14,500apps.irs.gov
The Center Orange CountySanta Ana, CADavid bohnett cybercenter refresh and guest wi-fi support$13,437apps.irs.gov
Affirmations Lesbian and Gay Community CenterFerndale, MIDavid bohnett cybercenter refresh$12,000apps.irs.gov
Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIUs conference of mayors summer fellowHealth care$11,000apps.irs.gov
Outreach IncMadison, WIDavid bohnett cybercenter refreshCivil rights, social action and advocacy$10,402apps.irs.gov
Ali Forney CenterNew York, NYDavid mixner memorial fundHousing and shelter$10,000apps.irs.gov
Asian and Pacific Islanders for LGBTQ Equality - Los Angeles Api-EqualityGardena, CAGeneral operating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Gay for Good - G4GLong Beach, CAGeneral operating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
International Association of LGBTQ Judges FoundationSan Diego, CAStrategic planning support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles LGBT CenterLos Angeles, CAThe center gala 2024$10,000apps.irs.gov
OutfestLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Outreach IncMadison, WIDavid bohnett cybercenter refreshCivil rights, social action and advocacy$10,000apps.irs.gov
President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MAGlobal lgbtqi+ human rights programEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Regents of the University of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA2024 luskin summit$10,000apps.irs.gov
Sag Harbor PartnershipSag Harbor, NYPride event: word is outArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CACsp: lgbtq youth affirming care reflective dialoguesPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CADcfs harvest fest 2024Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Usc Lambda Alumni AssociationLos Angeles, CA2024 usc lambda lgbtq+ scholarship benefit$10,000apps.irs.gov
Human Rights Campaign FoundationWashington, DC2024 hrc los angeles dinnerCivil rights, social action and advocacy$8,950apps.irs.gov
American Academy in RomeNew York, NYNew york gala 2024International, foreign affairs and national security$7,500apps.irs.gov
National LGBTQ Task ForceWashington, DC2025 creating change conference$7,500apps.irs.gov
Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders IncNew York, NYLa event: intergenerational ties in an ageist world: lgbtq+ experiences$7,500apps.irs.gov
Dance for Life Artists and Activists for Health EquityLos Angeles, CA2024 dance for life$5,000apps.irs.gov
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and Corporate Work Study ProgramWashington, DCGeneral operating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Food ForwardNorth Hollywood, CASpring meltFood, agriculture and nutrition$5,000apps.irs.gov
Getty House FoundationLos Angeles, CA2024 pride event at getty houseArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Global Federation of Animal SanctuariesPhoenix, AZGiving day for apesAnimal-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
LGBTQ Victory InstituteWashington, DCNational brunch 2024Civil rights, social action and advocacy$5,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles Community Garden CouncilLos Angeles, CAGardenwide gathering 2024Human services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles LGBT CenterLos Angeles, CASouth la pride$5,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles Master ChoraleLos Angeles, CAMarshall rutter commissioning fund$5,000apps.irs.gov
Mayor's Fund To Advance New York CityNew York, NYLgbtq pride reception 2024$5,000apps.irs.gov
Regents of the University of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA2024 legacy gala$5,000apps.irs.gov
Soaring Spirits InternationalSimi Valley, CA2024 galaPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Soaring Spirits InternationalSimi Valley, CACamp widow lgbtq+ los angelesPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Venice Family ClinicVenice, CA2024 venice art walkHealth care$5,000apps.irs.gov
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CA2025 membershipPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$4,800apps.irs.gov
LGBT Bar Association of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CARand schrader law student reception$3,000apps.irs.gov
Global ImpactWashington, DCLa meetingInternational, foreign affairs and national security$2,781apps.irs.gov
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAUsc nai gala 2024Education$2,750apps.irs.gov
Aclu Foundation of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CABill of rights award$2,500apps.irs.gov
Brady Center To Prevent Gun ViolenceWashington, DC2024 brady action awards nycCrime and legal-related$2,500apps.irs.gov
California Rural Legal Assistance IncOakland, CATardeada 2024$2,500apps.irs.gov
Camp Lightbulb IncorporatedLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$2,500apps.irs.gov
City Year Los AngelesLos Angeles, CASpring break benefit$2,500apps.irs.gov
Courthouse Dogs FoundationBellevue, WAGeneral operating support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Downtown Women's CenterLos Angeles, CAEvery woman housed gala 2024$2,500apps.irs.gov
Equality California InstituteLos Angeles, CA2024 la equality awardsPublic and societal benefit$2,500apps.irs.gov
Equality Federation InstitutePortland, ORLeadership conference 2024Civil rights, social action and advocacy$2,500apps.irs.gov
Human Rights Watch IncSherman Oaks, CAVoices of justice$2,500apps.irs.gov
Leimert Park Jazz FestivalLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating supportArts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Save Oswit Canyon IncPalm Springs, CAGeneral operating supportEnvironment$2,500apps.irs.gov
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CAScg annual conferencePhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Center Palm SpringsPalm Springs, CARed dress 2024$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Center Palm SpringsPalm Springs, CACenter stage gala 2024$2,500apps.irs.gov
Tom of Finland Foundation IncLos Angeles, CAArchival equipment support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CAA night for trevor los angeles fundraiserCivil rights, social action and advocacy$2,500apps.irs.gov
Trudging Buddies IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Ucla FoundationLos Angeles, CAUcla center for health policy research 30th anniversary galaEducation$2,500apps.irs.gov
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAUsc marshall pride: spotlight summit 2024Education$2,500apps.irs.gov
Women's Foundation of CaliforniaOakland, CAFor leadership transition & transformation$2,500apps.irs.gov
KCRW FoundationSanta Monica, CAGeneral operating support$1,900apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles LGBT CenterLos Angeles, CADemocracy funder convening$1,544apps.irs.gov
Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center IncSan Francisco, CA2024 show of hopeDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$1,500apps.irs.gov
CenterlinkFt Lauderdale, FLGeneral operating supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$1,500apps.irs.gov
Coro Southern California IncLos Angeles, CACrystal eagle awards gala 2024Public and societal benefit$1,500apps.irs.gov
Family Equality CouncilNew York, NYLa impact 2024$1,500apps.irs.gov
Friends of Runyon Canyon FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating supportEnvironment$1,500apps.irs.gov
Haven ServicesLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating supportHuman services$1,500apps.irs.gov
Laane Action FundLos Angeles, CA2024 city of justice awardsEnvironment$1,500apps.irs.gov
Movement Advancement Project IncBoulder, COGeneral operating supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$1,500apps.irs.gov
San Francisco Aids FoundationSan Francisco, CAAids / lifecycle 2024$1,500apps.irs.gov
Sunny Dunes IncPalm Springs, CA2024 spring galaMental health and crisis intervention$1,250apps.irs.gov
Liberty Hill FoundationLos Angeles, CA41st annual upton sinclair celebrationPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$1,200apps.irs.gov
Peconic Land TrustSouthampton, NY2024 through farms & fieldsEnvironment$1,200apps.irs.gov
California Legislative LGBTQ FoundationSacramento, CA2024 ca lgbtq+ celebration$1,000apps.irs.gov
Cbe-PrideWashington, DCUnion=fuerza, latinx institute at creating changeHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Drag Queen Story HourSan Francisco, CADrag queen story hour los angeles$1,000apps.irs.gov
Drag Queen Story HourSan Francisco, CADrag queen story hour los angeles$1,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of the Coliseum FoundationLos Angeles, CAHarbor classic at the los angeles memorial coliseumRecreation and sports$1,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of the Los Angeles County Law LibraryLos Angeles, CABeacon of justice galaEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
FusionAlberquerque, NMGeneral operating supportArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
Gay and Lesbian Armenian SocietyWest Hollywood, CAGeneral operating supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$1,000apps.irs.gov
Guns DownWashington, DCGeneral support / board match$1,000apps.irs.gov
KCRW FoundationSanta Monica, CAGiving thanks(giving)$1,000apps.irs.gov
LGBTQ Victory InstituteWashington, DCSummer event sponsorshipCivil rights, social action and advocacy$1,000apps.irs.gov
La Conservation CorpsLos Angeles, CA2024 annual luncheon$1,000apps.irs.gov
Minority Aids ProjectLos Angeles, CACinco de mayo community outreach event$1,000apps.irs.gov
Native Americans in PhilanthropyWashington, DCGeneral operating supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$1,000apps.irs.gov
PlasticfreerestaurantsorgGlendale, CAGeneral operating support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Pride and Promote of Los Angeles IncLos Angeles, CALos angeles black pride 2024Human services$1,000apps.irs.gov
San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community CenterSan Francisco, CASoire 2024Community improvement and capacity building$1,000apps.irs.gov
Santa Monica College FoundationSanta Monica, CAGeneral operating supportEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Santa Monica College FoundationSanta Monica, CAGeneral operating supportEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders IncNew York, NYSage & friends palm springs$1,000apps.irs.gov
Sexual Minority Youth Assistance LeagueWashington, DCFall brunch 2024$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Realm CompanySanta Monica, CAGeneral operating supportArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Realm CompanySanta Monica, CAGeneral operating supportArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Shirley Payne FoundationLos Angeles, CAParents' day kiki ball$1,000apps.irs.gov
Tyler Clementi Foundation IncHarrison, NJFall 2024 fundraiserHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Ucla FoundationLos Angeles, CA2024 lavender graduationEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Ucla FoundationLos Angeles, CAVc powe senior fellows programEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Viet Rainbow of Orange CountyGarden Grove, CAGeneral operating support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Animal GrantmakersPort Angeles, WAMembershipAnimal-related$700apps.irs.gov
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CAScg lgbtq+ 2024 eventPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$679apps.irs.gov
One in Long Beach IncLong Beach, CABlack & white ballEducation$650apps.irs.gov
American Academy in RomeNew York, NYGeneral operating supportInternational, foreign affairs and national security$500apps.irs.gov
Asian American Federation IncNew York, NYLgbtq asian american projectHuman services$500apps.irs.gov
Camp Lightbulb IncorporatedLos Angeles, CAHoliday 2024$500apps.irs.gov
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & DefendersBoston, MA43rd annual summer party$500apps.irs.gov
Jackson Pride CenterJackson, MIGeneral operating supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$500apps.irs.gov
Latino Equality Alliance (community Partners Fiscal Sponsor)Los Angeles, CALgbtq+ and latinx playwriting project$500apps.irs.gov
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition IncFranklin, MA27th annual lgbtqia+ fundraiserHealth care$500apps.irs.gov
Outreach IncMadison, WIMagic prideCivil rights, social action and advocacy$500apps.irs.gov
Southern California Streets InitiativeLos Angeles, CAStreetsblog anniversary fundraiserArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
University CampsLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$500apps.irs.gov
Us Helping Us People Into Living IncWashington, DCDc black pride 2024Health care$500apps.irs.gov
Huntington LibrarySan Marino, CAAn evening among the roses$370apps.irs.gov
Asian Americanspacific Islanders in PhilanthropyOakland, CAMembership$300apps.irs.gov
University CampsLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$261apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles LGBT CenterLos Angeles, CARun joe 42$250apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles Regional Foodbank Paypal Charitable Giving FundWashington, DCGeneral operating support$250apps.irs.gov
New York Road Runners IncNew York, NYNyc marathon$250apps.irs.gov
Ucla FoundationLos Angeles, CASupport luskin undergraduates!Education$250apps.irs.gov
Aids Project Los Angeles (apla)Los Angeles, CAToy box party$100apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
California$2,964,963
New York$473,964
District of Columbia$415,229
Delaware$400,000
Michigan$276,407
Florida$91,422
Colorado$81,500
Connecticut$25,000

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Updated October 2, 2025. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.