The Boger Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2016. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$52.4M
+6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.8M
+14.2% YoY
Grant Count
100
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+14.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services. The foundation does not have a narrowly specified focus on particular subject areas, indicating a broad philanthropic scope.
Grantmaking
The foundation is highly active in grantmaking, awarding approximately $3.3 to $3.77 million annually. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
**: $2,500 to $875,000, with typical awards ranging from $3,000 to $310,000
Average Grant
**: $141
How to Apply
**: The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis. However, it is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide range of cities and states across the United States, including major urban centers such as New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, as well as smaller towns. Primary geographic focus areas include California, Texas, Massachusetts, New York, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $49.1 to $52.4 million (varies by reporting year)
Annual Giving: $3.3 to $3.77 million
Revenue (2024): $7.7 million in total revenues, including:
- Grants and contributions: $3.66 million
- Investment income and dividends: $1.13 million
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $2.93 million
Expenses (2024): $4.39 million
Giving Rate: Approximately 6.7% of assets
Employees: 0 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $52,359,284 | $49,083,591 | $51,303,190 |
| Revenue | $7,747,291 | $1,488,234 | $996,760 |
| Expenses | $4,386,682 | $3,772,880 | $3,539,728 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,787,854 | $3,317,764 | $3,108,628 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,101,517 | $1,033,118 | $595,660 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,110,099 | $2,782,066 | $2,960,225 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Joshua Boger: President, Clerk, and Director (serves without compensation)
- Amy Boger: Treasurer and Director (serves without compensation)
- Jack Boger: A family member who serves as Executive Director of Miles for Military, a nonprofit providing flights home for active-duty military personnel
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA BOGER | PRESIDENT/CLERK/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AMY BOGER | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated significant philanthropic engagement in recent years. Drs. Amy and Joshua Boger made a $1 million gift to the Boston Arts Academy Foundation, reflecting their commitment to arts education in the Boston area.
Drs. Amy and Joshua Boger Give $1M to Boston Arts Academy Foundation\_ -\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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