Booz Allen Foundation
The Booz Allen Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. It supports work intended to address social challenges through innovation and technology, with a current focus on creating pathways to STEM and advanced technology careers.
Booz Allen Foundation at a glance
In short: Booz Allen Foundation gave $740K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $740,000
- +270.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +466.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,529
- -34.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,903,273
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Booz Allen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 901 15Th Street Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 655-5223
Website: https://boozallenfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Booz Allen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Year up ($100K). Together the top 10 received $610K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 66 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (42%), California (20%), Virginia (15%), Massachusetts (14%), and Kentucky (5%). The Foundation has also described grant cycles focused on Washington, DC, and San Diego, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Booz Allen Foundation gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 307% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2023) to $1.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $740K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Year up Boston, MA | Innovation Fund Grantee Award | $100,000 |
| Exempt Me Now Washington, DC | Innovation Fund Grantee Award | $75,000 |
| Sliding Doors STEM & Dyslexia Learning Center Annandale, VA | Innovation Fund Grantee Award | $75,000 |
| Elementary Institute of Science San Diego, CA | Innovation Fund Grantee Award | $75,000 |
| Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital Washington, DC | Innovation Fund Grantee Award | $50,000 |
| Anacostia on-Ramps to Careers Washington, DC | Innovation Fund Grantee Award | $50,000 |
| Anacostia College Track Washington, DC | Innovation Fund Grantee Award | $50,000 |
| Mana De San Diego San Diego, CA | Innovation Fund Grantee Award | $50,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington Washington, DC | Innovation Fund Grantee Award | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Louisville Louisville, KY | Innovation Fund Grantee Award | $35,000 |
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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 | $4,903,273 | $34,722 | $1,093,292 | $740,000 | 17 | $866,475 | — | $281,800 |
| 2023 | $6,495,784 | $3,024,729 | $1,103,498 | $200,000 | 3 | $361,724 | — | $274,209 |
| 2022 | $3,845,392 | $2,020,473 | $684,488 | $515,000 | 19 | $655,592 | — | $169,001 |
| 2021 | $2,480,510 | $313,151 | $422,004 | $1,295,000 | 9 | $1,546,993 | — | $119,400 |
| 2020 | $3,714,352 | $14,259 | $1,999,108 | $1,715,000 | 18 | — | $7,497 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Booz Allen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $282K 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
The Foundation’s current focus is inspiring and empowering new pathways of opportunity for STEM and advanced technology careers. Its programs describe an emphasis on young people from under-resourced communities, including building STEM efficacy and persistence, increasing educator effectiveness, and accelerating job-specific skill development. The Foundation has also described grant cycles in Washington, DC, and San Diego, CA.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address education and career pathways. For example, Year Up says its mission is to help young adults gain skills, experience, and support for careers and higher education. The Elementary Institute of Science describes its work as developing STEM skills and interests, particularly among underrepresented students. STEM for Her Foundation says it promotes opportunities for girls and young women to pursue STEM careers. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation made 17 grants totaling $740,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000. The listed grants carried the purpose “Innovation Fund Grantee Award.” Notable awards included $100,000 to Year Up in Boston, $75,000 each to Exempt Me Now in Washington, DC, Sliding Doors STEM & Dyslexia Learning Center in Annandale, Virginia, and the Elementary Institute of Science in San Diego, and $50,000 each to Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital, Anacostia On-Ramps to Careers, Anacostia College Track, MANA de San Diego, and The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington.
The Foundation says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its Innovation Fund application page states that applications are closed at this time.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Booz Allen Foundation is led by John Murdock, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Murdock
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irma Beccera
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lidia Soto-Harmon
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Laben
Director & Treasurer
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Booz Allen Foundation
How much does Booz Allen Foundation give each year?
Booz Allen Foundation gave $740K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 3 grants.
What is Booz Allen Foundation's typical grant size?
Booz Allen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $43,529, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Booz Allen Foundation give grants?
Booz Allen Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (20%) and Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Booz Allen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Booz Allen Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Innovation Fund Grantee Award" (17 grants).
Who are Booz Allen Foundation's largest grantees?
Booz Allen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Year up ($100,000), Exempt Me Now ($75,000) and Sliding Doors STEM & Dyslexia Learning Center ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Booz Allen Foundation?
Booz Allen Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $866K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $282K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Booz Allen Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s current focus is inspiring and empowering new pathways of opportunity for STEM and advanced technology careers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Booz Allen Foundation?
Booz Allen Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check boozallenfoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is Booz Allen Foundation's EIN?
Booz Allen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1656917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Booz Allen Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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