Frequently Asked Questions

The Foundation’s board meets periodically throughout the year as needed to review grant requests.

The Foundation's annual grant budget is around one half million dollars each year. At the time of this publishing date, no one nonprofit has received this amount for one single request. Grant history is available under the documents tab.

No. Individuals are not considered a 501(c)(3) public charity by the IRS. Only charities classifed as a public charity 501(c)(3) organization are considered.

Only if the project is to serve the community. The Foundation does not award grants for church needs. Examples: Church playgrounds, new carpet, or staff are not considered. Reading programs for schools, food for food pantries for the community, etc. are considered.

Definitely! As a private foundation, grant expenditures require a grant report that substantiates proper use of funds for the intent requested by a charity. The foundation provides grants under Mrs. Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard’s will and feels that it is a privilege to honor Mrs. Bunyard’s wishes. For example, if a charity requests $6,000 to provide tutors for special needs children and it is granted, the money must be used for the tutors only.