Boca Rio Foundation Inc
Boca Rio Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Boca Raton, Florida. Founded in 2012 by members of Boca Rio Golf Club, it makes grants to nonprofit organizations in the community, guided by its mission to “feed, cure, educate and protect.”
Boca Rio Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Boca Rio Foundation Inc gave $226K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $226,056
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,275
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $243,870
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Boca Rio Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The website says applications must meet the foundation’s guidelines and are reviewed by a committee. Grant requests are reviewed and awards are made annually; applicants are notified by email or phone, with approval or denial letters also mailed. The website lists annual grants to nonprofits ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.
- Review Cycle
- The website states that applications must be submitted by January 1 each calendar year. The January 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The website states that applications must be submitted by January 1 each calendar year.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22041 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Phone: (561) 482-3300
Website: https://bocariogolfclub.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Boca Rio Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boca Raton Regional Hospital ($25K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 78 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as enriching the local Boca Raton area. In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 22% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Boca Rio Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2021) to $226K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL | Fund Hospital Needs | $25,000 |
| Boca Helping Hands Boca Raton, FL | Backpacks Program | $12,500 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank Lake Worth, FL | Transportation; SPPL | $12,500 |
| Make Our Schools Safe Foundation Parkland, FL | School Safety | $10,556 |
| Afmda New York, NY | AFMDA | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Natal New York, NY | Assistance to Israel | $10,000 |
| Clinic's Can Help Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Medical Equipment | $10,000 |
| Faulk Center for Counseling Boca Raton, FL | Mental Health | $10,000 |
| Friends of IDF New York, NY | Friends of IDF | $10,000 |
| Fuller Center Boca Raton, FL | Kitchen Repairs; FD | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $243,870 | $362,589 | $328,975 | $226,056 | 22 | $13 |
| 2024 | $210,256 | $351,245 | $322,994 | $198,250 | 16 | $12 |
| 2023 | $182,005 | $227,606 | $293,979 | $193,000 | 18 | $21 |
| 2022 | $248,378 | $294,284 | $219,450 | $153,500 | 13 | $12 |
| 2021 | $173,544 | $194,952 | $228,556 | $127,606 | 9 | $10 |
| 2020 | $207,148 | $225,479 | $188,050 | $187,100 | 9 | $14 |
| 2019 | $169,719 | $179,480 | $146,550 | $145,600 | 3 | $17 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to feed, cure, educate and protect.” Its website says it may support direct costs for sustainable programs, construction projects, educational supplies and provisions. It is particularly interested in enhanced educational opportunities for children and adults, direct services with sustainable, tangible results, and projects with potential to benefit community members.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of services. Boca Helping Hands says it provides food, medical and financial assistance, as well as education and job training. The Palm Beach County Food Bank says it works to fight hunger through food, nutrition education and financial assistance. Roots and Wings says it supports children’s reading skills and teachers; Clinics Can Help says it provides medical equipment and supplies to people in need. Boca School for Autism describes itself as a school for students with developmental and learning challenges. Families First of Palm Beach County says it supports programs intended to strengthen families and communities.
The website says the foundation does not fund individuals seeking assistance for individualized programs or services, or non-sustainable projects and programs, including salaries and benefits. It also excludes educational institutions or nonprofit organizations outside its stated geographic focus.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $226,056. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $25,000 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital for hospital needs; $12,500 each to Boca Helping Hands for its backpacks program and the Palm Beach County Food Bank for transportation and supplies; and $10,556 to Make Our Schools Safe Foundation for school safety. Other grants included $10,000 to Clinics Can Help for medical equipment, $10,000 to Faulk Center for Counseling for mental health, and $10,000 to Roots and Wings for Project Uplift.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sarah Cohen as chairperson and Donald Cohen as president.
Boca Rio Foundation Inc is led by Donald Cohen, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Cohen
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Cohen
Chairperson
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Myron Ginsburg (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Micki Hirsch (2019–2020) — Chairperson
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Boca Rio Foundation Inc
How much does Boca Rio Foundation Inc give each year?
Boca Rio Foundation Inc gave $226K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $198K across 16 grants.
What is Boca Rio Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Boca Rio Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,275, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Boca Rio Foundation Inc give grants?
Boca Rio Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (9 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Delray Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Boca Rio Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Boca Rio Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Boca Rio Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Boca Rio Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Boca Raton Regional Hospital ($25,000), Boca Helping Hands ($12,500) and Palm Beach County Food Bank ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Boca Rio Foundation Inc?
Boca Rio Foundation Inc reported $244K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $363K.
What does Boca Rio Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to feed, cure, educate and protect.” Its website says it may support direct costs for sustainable programs, construction projects, educational supplies and provisions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Boca Rio Foundation Inc?
The website says applications must meet the foundation’s guidelines and are reviewed by a committee. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Boca Rio Foundation Inc's EIN?
Boca Rio Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1258368. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Boca Rio Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/boca-rio-foundation-inc-morg_f684993bd81d461a8ae4a628f5e5d5b6
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