Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation
Boca West Children’s Foundation, based in Boca Raton, Florida, is a public charity that supports projects for at-risk children and families, with a stated focus on Palm Beach County and surrounding areas. The organization says it was initiated in 2010 by Boca West Country Club members as an independent nonprofit separate from the club.
Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation gave $1.7M across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in Florida. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,699,286
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $48,551
- +20.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $38,831
- Total assets
- $394,802
- +50.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (10 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33434
Phone: (561) 488-6980
Website: https://bocawestfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kelly Strul Scholarship Program ($180K). Together the top 10 received $988K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 164 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its mission serves vulnerable children and families in Palm Beach County and surrounding areas. In filing year 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 35 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $27K first-time, $43K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 $903K (2021) to $1.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Strul Scholarship Program Boca Raton, FL | General Assistance to the Organization | $180,000 |
| Roots and Wings Inc Delray Beach, FL | General Assistance to the Organization | $134,481 |
| Jafco Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options Inc Sunrise, FL | General Assistance to the Organization | $126,000 |
| Sweet Dream Makers Inc Boca Raton, FL | General Assistance to the Organization | $101,200 |
| SOS Children's Villages Florida Coconut Creek, FL | General Assistance to the Organization | $81,259 |
| Place of Hope Boca Raton, FL | General Assistance to the Organization | $77,900 |
| Boca Helping Hands Boca Raton, FL | General Assistance to the Organization | $75,000 |
| Caridad Center Boynton Beach, FL | General Assistance to the Organization | $73,000 |
| The Diaper Bank Boca Raton, FL | General Assistance to the Organization | $70,379 |
| EDA and Cliff Viner Community Scholars Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | General Assistance to the Organization | $68,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization files Form 990 as a public charity.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $394,802 | $2,287,093 | $2,234,826 | $1,699,286 | 35 | $24,934 |
| 2024 | $262,781 | $1,907,881 | $2,022,748 | $1,533,188 | 38 | $22,336 |
| 2023 | $442,157 | $2,010,953 | $2,094,187 | $1,514,867 | 33 | $18,570 |
| 2022 | $546,730 | $1,963,580 | $2,068,732 | $1,675,726 | 33 | — |
| 2021 | $673,816 | $1,556,875 | $1,690,610 | $903,096 | 25 | — |
| 2020 | $795,477 | $1,764,433 | $1,324,594 | $1,003,946 | 29 | — |
| 2019 | $249,861 | $1,562,583 | $1,438,171 | $1,117,676 | 24 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to invest in the future of Palm Beach County’s most vulnerable children and families by identifying critical needs and funding effective solutions. Its stated Children’s Bill of Rights includes safe shelter, food, educational opportunity, basic dental and medical care, protection from abuse, and new clothing.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes grants to organizations whose services include providing food and clothing, medical and dental services, keeping abuse shelters open, and sending at-risk children to summer camp. Its website also describes support for scholarships, special-needs education, foster homes, tutoring, nutrition, after-school care, health and wellness, and other child- and family-focused needs.
Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations supported. Sweet Dream Makers says it provides beds, bedding, and essential furniture to children and families in unsafe sleeping conditions. Caridad Center describes its mission as improving the health, education, and quality of life of underserved children and families in Palm Beach County. Boca Helping Hands says it provides food, medical and financial assistance, education, job training, and guidance toward self-sufficiency. JAFCO says it cares for abused, neglected, and at-risk children, as well as children with developmental disabilities, in the Jewish community and works with families and the wider community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $1,699,286. Grant amounts ranged from $7,200 to $180,000, with a median of $38,831. The largest listed grants included $180,000 to Kelly Strul Scholarship Program, $134,481 to Roots and Wings, $126,000 to Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options, $101,200 to Sweet Dream Makers, and $81,259 to SOS Children’s Villages Florida. Other notable awards were $77,900 to Place of Hope, $75,000 to Boca Helping Hands, $73,000 to Caridad Center, and $70,379 to The Diaper Bank.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes a review process in which the executive director and chief of staff screen grant requests for mission alignment and the prospective charity’s tax-exempt status and good standing. Requests that proceed are referred to a grant committee that includes board and non-board members. A committee member or staff member may speak with or visit the charity, and the charity is then asked to submit a detailed grant request form. The committee reviews materials including the charity’s recent financial statements and Form 990, website information, and details and a budget for the proposed program. The filing also says the foundation engages a professional lobbyist annually to advocate for state appropriations for a selected high-impact project aligned with its mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Zenker as chairman, Howard Boilen as vice-chairman, Joel Macher as treasurer, and Stuart Steckler as secretary. Directors listed are Yvonne Ackerman, Stephen Blank, Lori Cabrera, Robyn Cohen, Michelle Gluckow, and Laurence Goldfarb.
Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation is led by Pamela Weinroth, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 18 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela Weinroth
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $154K (2025)
Richard Zenker
Chairman
Secretary → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aubrey Strul
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leon Silverman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Blank
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Ackerman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Schaps
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Gluckow
Director
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Schlager
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Mithun
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurence Goldfarb
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Schwebel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Cabrera
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Lesser
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Cohen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Boilen
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Macher
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Steckler
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Arthur Adler (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Donald Janower (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Sharyn Frankel (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Barbara Stoller-Wittenstein (2024) — Director
- Former: Chuck Isroff (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Barbara Stroller Wittenstein (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jay Dipietro (2019–2021) — Honorary Member
- Former: Michael Sneider (2019–2021) — Honorary Member
- Former: Michael Lissauer (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Phil Kupperman (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Bate (2020) — Former Executive Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $154K, to Pamela Weinroth (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation
How much does Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation give each year?
Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation gave $1.7M across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 38 grants.
What is Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $38,831, and its average grant was $48,551, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation that year got $36K on average.
Where does Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation give grants?
Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (20 grants), Delray Beach, FL (3 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Lake Worth, FL (2 grants).
Does Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Kelly Strul Scholarship Program ($180,000), Roots and Wings Inc ($134,481) and Jafco Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options Inc ($126,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation?
Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation reported $395K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What does Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to invest in the future of Palm Beach County’s most vulnerable children and families by identifying critical needs and funding effective solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation?
Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check bocawestfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3840788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
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Grantable. (2026). Boca West Children's Foundation FKA Boca West Community Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/boca-west-children-s-foundation-fka-boca-west-community-charitable-foundation-morg_5d7838e821ad4f7a99982945462a7f93
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