25 Year Report

Nurturing relationships that strengthen society

The David Bohnett Foundation 25 Year Report

For 25 years, the David Bohnett Foundation has invested in relationships as a strategy for lasting change. This report reflects a belief in people as the path to progress—built through trust, consistency, and a long-term commitment to improving society through social activism.

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25 Year Report David Bohnett Letter Cover

A Message from the chairman, David C. Bohnett:

Trust in Relationships

Trust in people can yield tremendous impact on even the most difficult societal problems. This lesson, among others, shines through in this report. We hope it helps those who share our challenges and conveys our deep appreciation for everyone we’ve worked alongside.

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25 years of Growth & Progress

1994

GeoCities launches as Beverly Hills Internet

1994 Geocities Website

1998

GeoCities, now the third-most visited site on the internet, goes public

Early major gifts from David Bohnett supported the Los Angeles LGBT Center and GLAAD

1998 major gifts from David Bohnett supported the Los Angeles LGBT Center and GLAAD

1999

The David Bohnett Foundation incorporates

Yahoo! acquires GeoCities in a $3.6 billion deal

1999 First CyberCenter grant

First CyberCenter grant is made to Los Angeles LGBT Center

2000

Foundation publicly launches, website goes live

2000 Michael Fleming is hired as Executive Director

Michael Fleming is hired as Executive Director

2002

LGBTQ+ Victory Institute launch of the David Bohnett Leaders Fellowship at Harvard

2002 LGBTQ+ Victory Institute launch of the David Bohnett Leaders Fellowship at Harvard

2006

David Bohnett Fellowship Program launches at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs

2016

A $15 million pledge to establish David C. Bohnett Residential College in the USC Village

2016 A $15 million pledge to Bohnett Residential College in the USC Village

2019

CyberCenter program peaks at 73 Centers

2019 David at the 20th Anniversary of the Foundation at the LA Center

2021

$1M gift for David Bohnett Conference Room in Biden Hall at University of Delaware

2021 Biden Hall at University of Delaware

2025

Foundation celebrates 25 years of giving

2025 Foundation Staff

25 years of Giving

5,300

Grants and Donations

1,213

Recipients

340+

David Bohnett Fellows

David Bohnett Foundation 25 Year Report Credits