Boquet Foundation Inc
Boquet Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Hockessin, Delaware. Established in 1962, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization with no employees. The foundation is primarily funded through multiple designated funds including the general and unrestricted annual fund, the William Matthews scholarship fund, and the urgent and special needs fund.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$296K
+21.9% YoY
Grant Count
51
+2.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+19.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a range of charitable causes through its grantmaking activities. Primary grantees include the Smith House Healthcare Center and various other organizations. The foundation's funding interests span multiple sectors, including healthcare, conservation, religious institutions, and community development.
Grantmaking
The Boquet Foundation made 45 grants in 2024, with a combined grant total of approximately $282,000. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
s vary, with recent awards ranging from $23,000 to $25,000 among the largest grants documented.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations with geographic interests including the Adirondack region and northern New England areas, as evidenced by recent grants to regional conservation and community organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,161,526
- Total Revenues: $365,943
- Total Expenses: $348,851
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,161,526 | $3,144,434 | $3,134,935 |
| Revenue | $365,943 | $282,100 | $366,004 |
| Expenses | $348,851 | $272,601 | $213,049 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $336,989 | $257,963 | $193,276 |
| Net Investment Income | $357,781 | $275,724 | $356,998 |
| Distributable Amount | $313,584 | $280,206 | $272,509 |
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
238 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Paine Highet | Treas | 1 | — |
| Cynthia J Monty | Sec | 1 | — |
| Peter S Paine III | VP | 1 | — |
| Peter S Paine Jr | Pres, Dir | 1 | — |
| Teresa Cummings | Sec | 1 | — |
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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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