Boka Foundation Inc
Boka Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Miami, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $14K.
Boka Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Boka Foundation Inc gave $14K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $13,500
- -8.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,375
- -8.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Boka Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Temple Beth Am ($12K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Boka Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 350% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $174K (2021). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth Am Pinecrest, FL | Unrestricted Gift to Support Their Charitable Purpose | $11,000 |
| Ransom Everglades School Miami, FL | Unrestricted Gift to Support Their Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Ransom Everglades School Miami, FL | Unrestricted Gift to Support Their Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Temple Beth Am Pinecrest, FL | Unrestricted Gift to Support Their Charitable Purpose | $500 |
Ready to take the next step with Boka Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $105 | $17,316 | $13,500 | 4 | $13,500 | $555 |
| 2022 | $17,211 | $134 | $16,286 | $14,736 | 4 | $14,736 | $1,311 |
| 2021 | $33,363 | $185 | $181,250 | $173,750 | 6 | $173,750 | $2,649 |
| 2020 | $214,428 | $218,680 | $7,540 | $3,000 | 2 | — | $1,786 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Boka Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $555 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boka Foundation Inc is led by Peter Salomon, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Peter Salomon
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Sheinberg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzanne Cohen Greenbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wendy Salomon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Boka Foundation Inc
How much does Boka Foundation Inc give each year?
Boka Foundation Inc gave $14K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $15K across 4 grants.
What is Boka Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Boka Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,375, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Boka Foundation Inc give grants?
Boka Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pinecrest, FL (2 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does Boka Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Boka Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Boka Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Boka Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $555 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Boka Foundation Inc's EIN?
Boka Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2601902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Boka Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
The Florman Family Foundation Inc
Plantation, FL
The foundation’s 2025 grants supported general operations at a Florida university foundation and a Miami health system foundation. Recent giving ranged from $75,000 to $181,974 in 2025, though its 2024 grants totaled $8.4 million; all 2025 grants went to Florida recipients. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
—
Grants
2
Total Given
$257K
Levine Family Charitable
Miami, FL
Assets
$569K
Grants
9
Total Given
$13K
Stuart a Miller Family Foundation Inc
Miami, FL
The foundation funds a varied mix of health, education, and community organizations, with 2025 grants ranging from $1,400 to $333,333 and a median grant of $60,000. Based in Miami, it gave the largest shares of 2025 funding to organizations in Florida, Georgia, New York, and Pennsylvania, with grants also reaching other states. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$52.8M
Grants
17
Total Given
$1.8M
Havenick Family Foundation Inc
Miami, FL
The Havenick Family Foundation supports educational, health, community, and arts and cultural organizations, with most of its giving in Florida. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $504,500, with a median of $5,225. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$20.9M
Grants
19
Total Given
$1.1M
Mitchell Wolfson Sr Foundation
Miami, FL
The Mitchell Wolfson Sr Foundation primarily makes required grants to Miami Dade College, the University of Miami School of Medicine, and Miami Jewish Health Systems, with other 2025 support for healthcare, arts, and community organizations. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $9,208,776, with a median of $10,000; nearly all funding went to Florida. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$267.3M
Grants
31
Total Given
$11.5M
Julie and Martin Franklin Family
Miami Beach, FL
The Julie and Martin Franklin Family supports a range of charitable organizations, including Jewish community and educational groups, schools, medical institutions, and environmental organizations. In 2024, grants ranged from $3,000 to $1.18 million, with a median of $40,000; funding was concentrated in Florida, with substantial giving in New York and Pennsylvania. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$48.4M
Grants
45
Total Given
$6.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Boka Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Boka Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?