Boka Gives
To provide emergency hardship assistance to the employees and families of boka restaurant group who need immediate assistance with basic necessities. The organization also seeks to raise funds to donate to other 501(c)(3) organizations that seek to address food insecurity primarily in chicago, Illinois, but also nationwide.
Boka Gives at a glance
In short: Boka Gives gave $142K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $141,532
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $14,153
- Median grant
- $13,625
- Total assets
- $7,104
- Primary geography
- Illinois (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Boka Gives funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was California Fire Foundation ($24K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Fire Foundation Sacramento, CA | General Support | $23,975 |
| Howard Brown Health Center Chicago, IL | General Support | $16,916 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $16,529 |
| The Asian American Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $15,020 |
| Campout for Kids Chicago, IL | General Support | $14,293 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc New York, NY | General Support | $12,956 |
| March of Dimes Arlington, VA | General Support | $12,820 |
| CASA Central Chicago, IL | General Support | $12,618 |
| What's Your Forte Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $8,907 |
| Down at the Farm Ararat, VA | General Support | $7,498 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,104 | $195,956 | $201,817 | $141,532 | 10 |
About Boka Gives
Based on IRS filings
Boka Gives is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants totaling $142K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boka Gives is led by Robert Katz, Director & President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Katz
Director & President
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Goldberg
Director & Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Boehm
Director & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Boka Gives
How much does Boka Gives give each year?
Boka Gives gave $142K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Boka Gives's typical grant size?
Boka Gives's median grant in 2025 was $13,625, and its average grant was $14,153, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Boka Gives give grants?
Boka Gives's top state is Illinois, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (17%) and Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Boka Gives give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Boka Gives's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Boka Gives's largest grantees?
Boka Gives's largest 2025 grantees include California Fire Foundation ($23,975), Howard Brown Health Center ($16,916) and American Cancer Society ($16,529), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Boka Gives?
Boka Gives reported $7K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $196K.
What is Boka Gives's EIN?
Boka Gives's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0597084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
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