BGBESPOKE GRANTSFind your funders free →
Grant funders / California / David Bohnett Foundation

David Bohnett Foundation

Beverly Hills, California  ·  EIN 954735846  ·  Private foundation

David Bohnett Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.6M in grants paid and $20.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 890 individual grants from this funder — $30.2M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$20.2M
Total assets
890
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What David Bohnett Foundation funds

David Bohnett Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLegal AidLgbtq RightsLibraries & LiteracySports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, hispanic communities, immigrants & refugees, lgbtq people.

black communitieschildrenfamilieshispanic communitiesimmigrants & refugeeslgbtq peopleolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for David Bohnett Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Los Angeles Philharmonic
PLAY YOUR PART INITIATIVE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2020
University of Southern California
DAVID C. BOHNETT RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE IN THE USC VILLAGE
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2020
University of Southern California Usc Village
DAVID C. BOHNETT RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE IN THE USC VILLAGE
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2018
Kennedy Center
BUILDING THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN
Washington, DC$1.0M2018
La Philharmonic Association
DAVID C. BOHNETT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHAIR FUND AND DAVID C. BOHNETT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S DISCOVER AND INNOVATION FUND
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2018
Los Angeles Philharmonic
DAVID C. BOHNETT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHAIR FUND AND DAVID C. BOHNETT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S DISCOVER AND INNOVATION FUND
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2023
University of Southern California
DAVID C. BOHNETT RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE IN THE USC VILLAGE
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2023
University of Southern California Usc Village Office of Gift Planning
DAVID C. BOHNETT RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE IN THE USC VILLAGE
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2017
Kennedy Center
BUILDING THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN
Washington, DC$1.0M2017
La Philharmonic Association
DAVID C. BOHNETT PRESIDENTIAL CHAIR FUND AND DAVID C. BOHNETT PRESIDENT'S DISCOVER AND INNOVATION FUND
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2017
University of Southern California Usc Village
DAVID C. BOHNETT RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE IN THE USC VILLAGE
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2022
La Philharmonic Association
DAVID C. BOHNETT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHAIR FUND AND DAVID C. BOHNETT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S DISCOVER AND INNOVATION FUND
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2022
Los Angeles Philharmonic
DAVID C. BOHNETT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHAIR FUND AND DAVID C. BOHNETT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S DISCOVER AND INNOVATION FUND
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2024
University of Southern California
DAVID C. BOHNETT RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE IN THE USC VILLAGE
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2024
University of Delaware Biden Hall
DAVID BOHNETT CONFERENCE ROOM IN BIDEN HALL
Newark, DE$400K2024

David Bohnett Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$6.1M
2018$6.2M
2020$4.6M
2022$4.6M
2023$3.9M
2024$4.7M

How to apply for funding from David Bohnett Foundation

David Bohnett Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at bohnettfoundation.org.

Is David Bohnett Foundation the right funder for your nonprofit?

This page shows what David Bohnett Foundation has funded. Bespoke Grants tells you whether it fits your mission — and finds every other foundation that does. Free, no credit card.

Match my nonprofit to funders →

Frequently asked questions about David Bohnett Foundation

Does David Bohnett Foundation accept grant applications?
David Bohnett Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does David Bohnett Foundation fund?
David Bohnett Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Los Angeles Philharmonic, University of Southern California, University of Southern California Usc Village. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does David Bohnett Foundation give in grants?
David Bohnett Foundation reported $4.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $30.2M over 890 grants.
Where is David Bohnett Foundation located?
David Bohnett Foundation is based in Beverly Hills, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954735846.
How can I find foundations similar to David Bohnett Foundation?
Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like David Bohnett Foundation, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

Find more funders like David Bohnett Foundation

Foundations similar to David Bohnett Foundation

Other California grantmakers with overlapping priorities:

About this profile. This page is built from David Bohnett Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with David Bohnett Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.