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Bohannon Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN MATEO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1952. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $243K. Total assets have grown from $630K in 2010 to $1.9M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in San Mateo CA and California. According to available records, Bohannon Foundation has made 76 grants totaling $402K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $296K in 2021 to $106K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $50K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 56 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
## Approach Strategy
Bohannon Foundation (EIN 94-6102535, San Mateo CA) is the private family foundation associated with the Bohannon Companies, a major San Mateo Peninsula real estate developer. Bohannon Companies develops and manages retail, office, and research and development properties across the Bay Area. The foundation's website (ddbo.com) is actually the Bohannon Companies business site — there is no separate foundation website or public grantmaking infrastructure.
This is a typical real estate/family business private foundation model, where proceeds from the family business fund charitable giving through a private foundation. San Mateo Peninsula is the natural geographic focus, given Bohannon's deep community ties as a major local employer and landowner.
The "We Build Community" tagline of Bohannon Companies suggests philanthropic values are central to the family brand. Foundation giving likely focuses on San Mateo Peninsula community organizations, education, and economic development that aligns with the family's real estate development mission.
Given the private nature of this foundation and the lack of a public application process, organizations seeking support should approach through San Mateo Peninsula community relationships, business connections to Bohannon Companies, or through the Peninsula Community Foundation network.
## Funding Patterns
## Peer Comparison
Real estate family foundations on the San Mateo Peninsula and Bay Area:
What distinguishes Bohannon: (1) the family's deep local roots as a major landowner and community developer across the Peninsula; (2) the "We Build Community" brand explicitly connects real estate development with community values; (3) the R&D property focus suggests connections to Bay Area tech and science communities that may influence grantmaking.
## Recent Activity
## Application Tips
Bohannon Foundation does not have a public grant application process. It operates as a private family foundation associated with Bohannon Companies real estate.
For San Mateo Peninsula Nonprofits:
1. Peninsula Community Foundation connection: The PCF (now Silicon Valley Community Foundation) is the primary philanthropic hub for Peninsula foundations. If Bohannon participates through SVCF donor-advised funds or PCF programs, that may be the access point.
2. Business Community Relationships: Organizations with connections to San Mateo commercial real estate, chamber of commerce, or business improvement districts may have organic contact with Bohannon family.
3. Property-Adjacent Organizations: Community organizations that operate near or benefit from Bohannon retail and commercial properties (tenants, neighborhood organizations, community development near their properties) may be natural grantee prospects.
4. R&D and Innovation Focus: Given Bohannon's R&D property portfolio (biotech, tech campuses), organizations supporting Bay Area science education, STEM programs, or workforce development in the tech/life science sector may align with the family's economic development interests.
Contact (Corporate): Bohannon Companies, Sixty 31st Avenue, San Mateo CA 94403 | 650-345-8222 | info@ddbo.com
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Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 34 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
## Funding Patterns - Asset Base: ~$2.48 million (EIN 94-6102535, San Mateo CA) - Affiliated Entity: Bohannon Companies (ddbo.com) — major Bay Area real estate developer - Properties: Retail, office, research and development facilities in San Mateo area - Grant Model: Private family foundation — preselected grantees, no open application process - Geographic Focus: San Mateo Peninsula, Bay Area California - Contact: 650-345-8222 | info@ddbo.com | Sixty 31st Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 - Grantmak.
Bohannon Foundation has distributed a total of $402K across 76 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $50K.
## Approach Strategy Bohannon Foundation (EIN 94-6102535, San Mateo CA) is the private family foundation associated with the Bohannon Companies, a major San Mateo Peninsula real estate developer. Bohannon Companies develops and manages retail, office, and research and development properties across the Bay Area. The foundation's website (ddbo.com) is actually the Bohannon Companies business site — there is no separate foundation website or public grantmaking infrastructure.
Bohannon Foundation is headquartered in SAN MATEO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Nelson Atassi | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David D Bohannon Ii | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Abigail B Dunckel | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$624K
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$1.9M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$601K
Contributions
$600K
Net Investment Income
$12K
Distribution Amount
$87K
Total: $1.9M
Total Grants
76
Total Giving
$402K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
56
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends For YouthYOUTH | Palo Alto, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Samaritan HouseCHARITABLE | San Mateo, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| San Mateo-Foster City Ed FoundEDUCATIONAL | Foster City, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Rebuilding Together PeninsulaCHARITABLE | Redwood City, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| San Mateo Police Activities LeagueCHARITABLE | San Mateo, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| San Mateo Public Library FoundationEDUCATIONAL | San Mateo, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Menlo Park-Atherton Education FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Atherton, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Children'S ServicesCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood - Mar MonteSCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL | San Jose, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Silicon ValleyYOUTH | Redwood City, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Jack Mcgovern Coats' Disease FoundationSCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL | Burlingame, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Heart Of San Mateo CountyCHARITABLE | San Mateo, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Sustainable San Mateo CountySCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL | San Mateo, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Rotary Club Of Menlo Park FoundationCHARITABLE | Menlo Park, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Wtam Kiwanis FoundationCHARITABLE | Redwood City, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| American Parkinson Disease AssociationSCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL | Staten Island, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Aragon Excellence FundEDUCATIONAL | San Mateo, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Hip Housinghuman Investment ProjectCHARITABLE | San Mateo, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| California Family FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Menlo Park, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Bring Me A Book FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Redwood City, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Weingarten Jean - Peninsula Oral SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Redwood City, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| ParcaCHARITABLE | Burlingame, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| The Commission On The Status Of WomenCHARITABLE | Redwood City, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| San Mateo County Hsa Veterans TrustCHARITABLE | Belmont, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Project Read-Menlo Park Literacy PartnerEDUCATIONAL | Menlo Park, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Peninsula VolunteersCHARITABLE | Menlo Park, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| St Gregory ChurchRELIGIOUS | San Mateo, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Service League Of San Mateo CountyCHARITABLE | Redwood City, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| League To Save Lake TahoeSCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL | South Lake Tahoe, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Junipero Serra High SchoolEDUCATIONAL | San Mateo, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| American Youth Soccer OrganizationYOUTH | Redwood City, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Hillsdale High SchoolEDUCATIONAL | San Mateo, CA | $450 | 2022 |
| American Lung Association In CaliforniaSCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL | Oakland, CA | $400 | 2022 |
| The Via Heart ProjectCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $250 | 2022 |
| Peninsula BridgeEDUCATIONAL | San Mateo, CA | $50K | 2021 |
| Grassroots EcologyCHARITABLE | Palo Alto, CA | $50K | 2021 |
| St Francis CenterYOUTH | Redwood City, CA | $50K | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The PeninsulaYOUTH | Menlo Park, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| JobtrainCHARITABLE | Menlo Park, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Menlo Park-Atherton Education FoundatiEDUCATIONAL | Atherton, CA | $6K | 2021 |
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