Bo's Effort Corporation
Bo's effort seeks to assemble community resources to break the stigma of mental illness through education and guidance. We look to fund initiatives that offer awareness to families and individuals seeking to manage their illnesses and live healthy and productive lives. Our cause is a big one. We ask for your understanding. Your support. Your love. Your guidance. Your concern. Your healing. Not only for our family, but for families across the world.
Bo's Effort Corporation at a glance
In short: Bo's Effort Corporation gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $18,209
- +5208.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bo's Effort Corporation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Bo's Effort Corporation
Who Bo's Effort Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2022) to $200K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County Annapolis, MD | Continued Funding of the Bo Depaola Family Foundation | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,209 | $231,873 | $214,007 | $200,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $343 | $199,682 | $201,336 | $185,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $1,997 | $157,489 | $164,459 | $150,000 | 1 | $5 |
| 2021 | $8,967 | $92,372 | $100,171 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $16,766 | $121,782 | $116,864 | — | — | — |
About Bo's Effort Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Bo's Effort Corporation is a public charity, based in Davidsonville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bo's Effort Corporation is led by Adam Silverman, Co-President on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Silverman
Co-President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Depaola Jr.
Co-President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Depaola
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Depaola
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Sodeman
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Burns
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Garvett
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bo's Effort Corporation
How much does Bo's Effort Corporation give each year?
Bo's Effort Corporation gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $185K across 1 grant.
How large is Bo's Effort Corporation?
Bo's Effort Corporation reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $232K.
Where does Bo's Effort Corporation operate?
Bo's Effort Corporation has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Bo's Effort Corporation's EIN?
Bo's Effort Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2909943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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