About the Bonner Foundation

Since it was activated in 1989, the Foundation has become one of the nation's largest privately-funded service scholarship programs and a philanthropic leader in the anti-hunger movement.

The story of the Foundation is the story of Bertram and Corella Bonner and their desire to "give back to the Lord what the Lord has given [them]." They wanted their gifts to provide a lasting and meaningful impact on society and approached the creation of both the Crisis Ministry and the Bonner Scholar Program deliberately and thoughtfully.

The Bonner Foundation supports the Bonner Scholars Program, Bonner Leaders Program, and other initiatives that engage students and colleges at 75 colleges and universities in improving the lives of individuals and communities while providing an "access to education and opportunity to serve." Our work strengthens student development, community impact, and campus infrastructure while promoting civic engagement, community building, diversity, international perspective, spiritual exploration, and social justice.

Programs

Bonner Scholars Program

The Bonner Scholars Program is a large scale community service scholarship program currently operating at 27 colleges and universities.

 

Crisis Ministry Program

The Crisis Ministry Program funds congregationally supported hunger relief initiatives.

Sheldon House

The Foundation recently moved into the Sheldon House, an historic building in Princeton, New Jersey that Mrs. Bonner restored to serve as the Foundation's offices.  

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