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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-4735846

David Bohnett Foundation

A private foundation in Beverly Hills, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 168 grants and $4.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,763,087

    Grants listed
    168
    Assets, end of year
    $7,510,624

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,947,111

    Grants listed
    133
    Assets, end of year
    $5,460,557

  • Tax year 2022

    $4,609,835

    Grants listed
    138
    Assets, end of year
    $9,641,492

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,719,206

    Grants listed
    119
    Assets, end of year
    $16,169,141

  • Tax year 2020

    $4,609,550

    Grants listed
    141
    Assets, end of year
    $20,223,902

  • Tax year 2019

    $10,317,912

    Grants listed
    182
    Assets, end of year
    $24,501,916

  • Tax year 2018

    $6,198,442

    Grants listed
    159
    Assets, end of year
    $34,880,263

Grants paid in 2024

168 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Los Angeles PhilharmonicLos Angeles, CA

    David c. Bohnett chief executive officer chair fund and david c. Bohnett chief executive officer's discover and innovation fund

    $1,000,000
  2. University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    David c. Bohnett residential college in the USC village

    $1,000,000
  3. University of Delaware Biden HallNewark, DE

    David bohnett conference room in biden hall

    $400,000
  4. Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

    David bohnett foundation leadership and public service fellowships

    $252,907
  5. NYU WagnerNew York, NY

    David bohnett public service fellowship

    $228,800
  6. LGBTQ Victory InstituteWashington, DC

    David bohnett leaders fellowship

    $167,748
  7. Regents of the University of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    David bohnett fellowships: los angeles city mayor's fellowship program at the UCLA luskin school of public affairs

    $165,722
  8. Movement Advancement Project IncBoulder, CO

    General operating support and cybercenter survey supplemental

    $80,000
  9. UCLA School of Law UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Rand schrader social justice fund

    $80,000
  10. CenterlinkFt Lauderdale, FL

    General operating support

    $50,000
  11. Global ImpactWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $50,000
  12. KCRW FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  13. Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund IncNew York, NY

    Lambda emergency fund

    $50,000
  14. USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters Arts and SciencesLos Angeles, CA

    David bohnett fellow at the center for the political future at USC dornsife

    $50,000
  15. USC Shoah Foundation InstituteLos Angeles, CA

    Ambassadors for humanity gala 2024

    $50,000
  16. Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing ArtsBeverly Hills, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  17. Ciclavia IncLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support

    $30,000
  18. Guns DownWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $30,000
  19. Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence SolutionsWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $30,000
  20. NYC LGBT CenterNew York, NY

    David bohnett cybercenter refresh

    $26,979
  21. Hope and Heal Fund New Venture FundWashington, DC

    Hope and heal fund general operating support

    $25,000
  22. Immigration EqualityNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $25,000
  23. International Refugee Assistance Project (irap)New York, NY

    Irap lgbti refugee programming

    $25,000
  24. KCRW FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  25. Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $25,000
  26. Lake Agawam Conservancy IncSouthampton, NY

    General operating support

    $25,000
  27. Los Angeles Parks FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Franklin canyon orange grove

    $25,000
  28. One InstituteLos Angeles, CA

    Youth ambassadors for queer history program

    $25,000
  29. One InstituteLos Angeles, CA

    Youth ambassadors for queer history program

    $25,000
  30. People for the American Way FoundationWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $25,000
  31. Pflag National Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and GaysWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $25,000
  32. Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CA

    CSP: center for strategic partnerships

    $25,000
  33. Southern California Streets InitiativeLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  34. Southern California Streets InitiativeLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  35. Teachers Unify to End Gun ViolenceDanbury, CT

    General operating support

    $25,000
  36. Violence Policy CenterWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $25,000
  37. CenterlinkFt Lauderdale, FL

    Centerlink summit 2024

    $23,482
  38. Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders IncNew York, NY

    David bohnett cybercenter refresh

    $23,235
  39. Food ForwardNorth Hollywood, CA

    General operating support

    $20,000
  40. Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Greater Fort LauderdaleWilton Manors, FL

    David bohnett cybercenter refresh

    $16,440
  41. The Center Palm SpringsPalm Springs, CA

    David bohnett cybercenter refresh

    $16,000
  42. Drag Arts LabLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support

    $15,000
  43. Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CA

    LGBTQ executive leadership program 2024: transgender scholarship

    $14,500
  44. The Center Orange CountySanta Ana, CA

    David bohnett cybercenter refresh and guest wi-fi support

    $13,437
  45. Affirmations Lesbian and Gay Community CenterFerndale, MI

    David bohnett cybercenter refresh

    $12,000
  46. Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

    Us conference of mayors summer fellow

    $11,000
  47. Outreach IncMadison, WI

    David bohnett cybercenter refresh

    $10,402
  48. Ali Forney CenterNew York, NY

    David mixner memorial fund

    $10,000
  49. Asian and Pacific Islanders for LGBTQ Equality - Los Angeles Api-EqualityGardena, CA

    General operating

    $10,000
  50. Gay for Good - G4GLong Beach, CA

    General operating support

    $10,000
  51. International Association of LGBTQ Judges FoundationSan Diego, CA

    Strategic planning support

    $10,000
  52. Los Angeles LGBT CenterLos Angeles, CA

    The center gala 2024

    $10,000
  53. OutfestLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support

    $10,000
  54. Outreach IncMadison, WI

    David bohnett cybercenter refresh

    $10,000
  55. President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MA

    Global lgbtqi+ human rights program

    $10,000
  56. Regents of the University of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    2024 luskin summit

    $10,000
  57. Sag Harbor PartnershipSag Harbor, NY

    Pride event: word is out

    $10,000
  58. Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CA

    CSP: LGBTQ youth affirming care reflective dialogues

    $10,000
  59. Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CA

    DCFS harvest fest 2024

    $10,000
  60. USC Lambda Alumni AssociationLos Angeles, CA

    2024 USC lambda LGBTQ+ scholarship benefit

    $10,000
  61. Human Rights Campaign FoundationWashington, DC

    2024 HRC los angeles dinner

    $8,950
  62. American Academy in RomeNew York, NY

    New york gala 2024

    $7,500
  63. National LGBTQ Task ForceWashington, DC

    2025 creating change conference

    $7,500
  64. Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders IncNew York, NY

    La event: intergenerational ties in an ageist world: LGBTQ+ experiences

    $7,500
  65. Dance for Life Artists and Activists for Health EquityLos Angeles, CA

    2024 dance for life

    $5,000
  66. Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and Corporate Work Study ProgramWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $5,000
  67. Food ForwardNorth Hollywood, CA

    Spring melt

    $5,000
  68. Getty House FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    2024 pride event at getty house

    $5,000
  69. Global Federation of Animal SanctuariesPhoenix, AZ

    Giving day for apes

    $5,000
  70. LGBTQ Victory InstituteWashington, DC

    National brunch 2024

    $5,000
  71. Los Angeles Community Garden CouncilLos Angeles, CA

    Gardenwide gathering 2024

    $5,000
  72. Los Angeles LGBT CenterLos Angeles, CA

    South la pride

    $5,000
  73. Los Angeles Master ChoraleLos Angeles, CA

    Marshall rutter commissioning fund

    $5,000
  74. Mayor's Fund to Advance New York CityNew York, NY

    LGBTQ pride reception 2024

    $5,000
  75. Regents of the University of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    2024 legacy gala

    $5,000
  76. Soaring Spirits InternationalSimi Valley, CA

    2024 gala

    $5,000
  77. Soaring Spirits InternationalSimi Valley, CA

    Camp widow LGBTQ+ los angeles

    $5,000
  78. Venice Family ClinicVenice, CA

    2024 venice art walk

    $5,000
  79. Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CA

    2025 membership

    $4,800
  80. LGBT Bar Association of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Rand schrader law student reception

    $3,000
  81. Global ImpactWashington, DC

    La meeting

    $2,781
  82. University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    USC nai gala 2024

    $2,750
  83. ACLU Foundation of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    Bill of rights award

    $2,500
  84. Brady Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceWashington, DC

    2024 brady action awards NYC

    $2,500
  85. California Rural Legal Assistance IncModesto, CA

    Tardeada 2024

    $2,500
  86. Camp Lightbulb IncorporatedPalm Springs, CA

    General operating support

    $2,500
  87. City Year Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Spring break benefit

    $2,500
  88. Courthouse Dogs FoundationSeattle, WA

    General operating support

    $2,500
  89. Downtown Women's CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Every woman housed gala 2024

    $2,500
  90. Equality California InstituteLos Angeles, CA

    2024 la equality awards

    $2,500
  91. Equality Federation InstitutePortland, OR

    Leadership conference 2024

    $2,500
  92. Human Rights Watch IncNew York, NY

    Voices of justice

    $2,500
  93. Leimert Park Jazz FestivalLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support

    $2,500
  94. Save Oswit Canyon IncPalm Springs, CA

    General operating support

    $2,500
  95. Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CA

    SCG annual conference

    $2,500
  96. The Center Palm SpringsPalm Springs, CA

    Red dress 2024

    $2,500
  97. The Center Palm SpringsPalm Springs, CA

    Center stage gala 2024

    $2,500
  98. Tom of Finland Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA

    Archival equipment support

    $2,500
  99. Trevor ProjectW Hollywood, CA

    A night for trevor los angeles fundraiser

    $2,500
  100. Trudging Buddies IncCathedral Cty, CA

    General operating support

    $2,500
  101. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    UCLA center for health policy research 30th anniversary gala

    $2,500
  102. University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    USC marshall pride: spotlight summit 2024

    $2,500
  103. Women's Foundation of CaliforniaOakland, CA

    For leadership transition & transformation

    $2,500
  104. KCRW FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    General operating support

    $1,900
  105. Los Angeles LGBT CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Democracy funder convening

    $1,544
  106. Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center IncSan Francisco, CA

    2024 show of hope

    $1,500
  107. CenterlinkFt Lauderdale, FL

    General operating support

    $1,500
  108. Coro Southern California IncLos Angeles, CA

    Crystal eagle awards gala 2024

    $1,500
  109. Family Equality CouncilNew York, NY

    La impact 2024

    $1,500
  110. Friends of Runyon Canyon FoundationWest Hollywood, CA

    General operating support

    $1,500
  111. Haven ServicesLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support

    $1,500
  112. Laane Action FundLos Angeles, CA

    2024 city of justice awards

    $1,500
  113. Movement Advancement Project IncBoulder, CO

    General operating support

    $1,500
  114. San Francisco AIDS FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    AIDS / lifecycle 2024

    $1,500
  115. Sunny Dunes IncPalm Springs, CA

    2024 spring gala

    $1,250
  116. Liberty Hill FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    41st annual upton sinclair celebration

    $1,200
  117. Peconic Land TrustSouthampton, NY

    2024 through farms & fields

    $1,200
  118. California Legislative LGBTQ FoundationSacramento, CA

    2024 ca LGBTQ+ celebration

    $1,000
  119. Cbe-PrideWashington, DC

    Union=fuerza, latinx institute at creating change

    $1,000
  120. Drag Queen Story HourSan Francisco, CA

    Drag queen story hour los angeles

    $1,000
  121. Drag Queen Story HourSan Francisco, CA

    Drag queen story hour los angeles

    $1,000
  122. Friends of the Coliseum FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Harbor classic at the los angeles memorial coliseum

    $1,000
  123. Friends of the Los Angeles County Law LibraryLos Angeles, CA

    Beacon of justice gala

    $1,000
  124. FusionAlbuquerque, NM

    General operating support

    $1,000
  125. Gay and Lesbian Armenian SocietyWest Hollywood, CA

    General operating support

    $1,000
  126. Guns DownWashington, DC

    General support / board match

    $1,000
  127. KCRW FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    Giving thanks(giving)

    $1,000
  128. La Conservation CorpsLos Angeles, CA

    2024 annual luncheon

    $1,000
  129. LGBTQ Victory InstituteWashington, DC

    Summer event sponsorship

    $1,000
  130. Minority AIDS ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Cinco de mayo community outreach event

    $1,000
  131. Native Americans in PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $1,000
  132. PlasticfreerestaurantsorgGlendale, CA

    General operating support

    $1,000
  133. Pride and Promote of Los Angeles IncLos Angeles, CA

    Los angeles black pride 2024

    $1,000
  134. San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Soire 2024

    $1,000
  135. Santa Monica College FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    General operating support

    $1,000
  136. Santa Monica College FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    General operating support

    $1,000
  137. Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders IncNew York, NY

    Sage & friends palm springs

    $1,000
  138. Sexual Minority Youth Assistance LeagueWashington, DC

    Fall brunch 2024

    $1,000
  139. The Realm CompanySanta Monica, CA

    General operating support

    $1,000
  140. The Realm CompanySanta Monica, CA

    General operating support

    $1,000
  141. The Shirley Payne FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Parents' day kiki ball

    $1,000
  142. Tyler Clementi Foundation IncHarrison, NJ

    Fall 2024 fundraiser

    $1,000
  143. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    2024 lavender graduation

    $1,000
  144. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    VC powe senior fellows program

    $1,000
  145. Viet Rainbow of Orange CountyBuena Park, CA

    General operating support

    $1,000
  146. Animal GrantmakersPort Angeles, WA

    Membership

    $700
  147. Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CA

    SCG LGBTQ+ 2024 event

    $679
  148. One in Long Beach IncLong Beach, CA

    Black & white ball

    $650
  149. American Academy in RomeNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $500
  150. Asian American Federation IncNew York, NY

    LGBTQ asian american project

    $500
  151. Camp Lightbulb IncorporatedPalm Springs, CA

    Holiday 2024

    $500
  152. Gay & Lesbian Advocates & DefendersBoston, MA

    43rd annual summer party

    $500
  153. Jackson Pride CenterJackson, MI

    General operating support

    $500
  154. Latino Equality Alliance (community Partners Fiscal Sponsor)Los Angeles, CA

    LGBTQ+ and latinx playwriting project

    $500
  155. Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition IncFranklin, MA

    27th annual LGBTQIA+ fundraiser

    $500
  156. Outreach IncMadison, WI

    Magic pride

    $500
  157. Southern California Streets InitiativeLos Angeles, CA

    Streetsblog anniversary fundraiser

    $500
  158. University CampsLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support

    $500
  159. US Helping US People Into Living IncWashington, DC

    DC black pride 2024

    $500
  160. Huntington LibrarySan Marino, CA

    An evening among the roses

    $370
  161. Asian Americanspacific Islanders in PhilanthropyOakland, CA

    Membership

    $300
  162. University CampsLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support

    $261
  163. Los Angeles LGBT CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Run joe 42

    $250
  164. Los Angeles Regional Foodbank PayPal Charitable Giving FundWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $250
  165. New York Road Runners IncNew York, NY

    NYC marathon

    $250
  166. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Support luskin undergraduates!

    $250
  167. AIDS Project Los Angeles (apla)Los Angeles, CA

    Toy box party

    $100
  168. Outreach IncMadison, WI

    David bohnett cybercenter refresh

    -$10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Civil rights22 grants $460,08236% of the total
  2. Health6 grants $271,40721% of the total
  3. Arts and culture12 grants $138,50011% of the total
  4. International aid7 grants $66,2815% of the total
  5. Education14 grants $64,6505% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking9 grants $64,1795% of the total
  7. 11 other causes34 grants $230,59018% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California103 grants $2,964,963
  2. New York19 grants $473,964
  3. District of Columbia21 grants $415,229
  4. Delaware1 grant $400,000
  5. Michigan4 grants $276,407
  6. Florida4 grants $91,422
  7. Colorado2 grants $81,500
  8. Connecticut1 grant $25,000
  9. Massachusetts3 grants $11,000
  10. Wisconsin4 grants $10,902

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • David C BohnettCHAIRMAN Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michael FlemingPRESIDENT Hours 39.5Pay $278,655
  • Paul MooreEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 31.6Pay $167,812
  • Gwen BabaBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Christopher CaldwellBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rich LlewellynBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rob SaltzmanBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Liz AthertonDIRECTOR OF FINANCE Hours 23.5Pay $116,292

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