Bokom Foundation Inc
Bokom Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sharon Center, Ohio. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in conservation, parks and historic preservation, education, arts, and human services.
Bokom Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bokom Foundation Inc gave $39K across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $725.926), mostly in Ohio. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,200
- -31.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $726
- -28.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,018,316
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (16 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bokom Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 459, Sharon Center, OH 44274
Phone: (330) 239-3565
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bokom Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National ($5K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
273 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 273 grants of 273 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio received 60% of grant dollars. The next largest state shares were Connecticut at 8%, Pennsylvania at 6%, the District of Columbia at 5%, and Montana at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bokom Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 52 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $888; repeat grants $694. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $57K (2023). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Peninsula, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| United Methodist Church Retired Ministers Dinner Columbus, OH | Donation | $4,500 |
| Akron Art Museum Akron, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History Natural Areas Fund Cleveland, OH | Donation | $1,500 |
| Mercy Hurst University Erie, PA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Dunham Tavern Klein Garden Cleveland, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Ohio Environmental Council Columbus, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Summit Metro Parks Foundation Akron, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Wild Salmon Fund Portland, OR | Donation | $1,000 |
| Delta Wildfowl Bismarck, ND | Donation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,018,316 | $93,118 | $44,722 | $39,200 | 54 | $39,200 | $15,776 | $54,921 |
| 2023 | $969,920 | $6,874 | $58,007 | $56,800 | 56 | $56,800 | $27,628 | $49,241 |
| 2022 | $1,021,053 | $29,864 | $52,698 | $49,000 | 57 | $49,000 | $32,645 | $51,044 |
| 2021 | $1,043,887 | $58,188 | $34,840 | $34,900 | 51 | $34,700 | $58,048 | $58,538 |
| 2020 | $1,020,539 | $134,722 | $51,571 | $51,200 | 55 | — | $134,351 | $49,892 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bokom Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition says it works to protect and enhance the canal route’s historical, natural, and recreational resources; Summit Metro Parks Foundation says it supports Summit Metro Parks; and Montana Trout Unlimited says it conserves, protects, and restores Montana’s coldwater fisheries and watersheds. Other supported organizations include Forman School, which serves students with identified learning differences, and Victory Gallop, which provides equine-assisted therapy to children facing serious illnesses or behavioral and emotional challenges.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $39,200. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $500. Among its largest grants were $5,000 to the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National, $4,500 to the United Methodist Church Retired Ministers Dinner, and $2,000 to the Akron Art Museum. It also gave $1,500 each to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Natural Areas Fund and Mercy Hurst University.
Other 2024 grants included $1,000 to the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, Summit Metro Parks Foundation, and Montana Trout Unlimited, and $500 each to Cascade Locks Park Association, Susan B Anthony Project Inc, Victory Gallop Inc, and Clark Fork Coalition.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- George R Klein — President
- Susan A Klein — Vice President
- Megan Kowalchick — Officer
Bokom Foundation Inc is led by George R Klein, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George R Klein
President
Presedent → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Megan Kowalchick
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan A Klein
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Bokom Foundation Inc
How much does Bokom Foundation Inc give each year?
Bokom Foundation Inc gave $39K across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 56 grants.
What is Bokom Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bokom Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $726, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bokom Foundation Inc that year got $888 on average.
Where does Bokom Foundation Inc give grants?
Bokom Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (8%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (6 grants), Cleveland, OH (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Litchfield, CT (4 grants).
Does Bokom Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Bokom Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (54 grants).
Who are Bokom Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bokom Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National ($5,000), United Methodist Church Retired Ministers Dinner ($4,500) and Akron Art Museum ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bokom Foundation Inc?
Bokom Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bokom Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bokom Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bokom Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bokom Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1760423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bokom Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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