Bosarge Family Foundation
Bosarge Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $307K. Net investment income was $3.8M.
Bosarge Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bosarge Family Foundation gave $307K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $306,500
- -37.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,313
- -29.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $23,140,611
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bosarge Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Thai Daughters Inc ($100K). Together the top 7 received $304K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 31 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bosarge Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 56% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $307K (2024) to $675K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Thai Daughters Inc Trevett, ME | Jasmine Farm - 2ND Children's Home in Thailand | $100,000 |
| Boothbay Region YMCA Boothbay Harbor, ME | Fridge, Hannford Gift Cards, High School Initiative | $53,500 |
| Lifeflight of Maine Bangor, ME | General Support of Organization | $50,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Austin, TX | General Support of Organization | $25,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center Houston, TX | General Support of Organization | $25,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Austin, TX | General Support of Organization | $25,000 |
| The Safe Alliance Austin, TX | General Support of Organization | $25,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
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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 | $23,140,611 | $3,765,058 | $407,118 | $306,500 | 8 | $351,869 | $3,765,058 | $624,675 |
| 2023 | $20,630,656 | $420,572 | $678,066 | $491,000 | 9 | $676,100 | $506,711 | $1,005,947 |
| 2022 | $20,978,307 | $146,472 | $684,023 | $406,000 | 6 | $590,253 | $95,590 | $919,566 |
| 2021 | $21,504,663 | $5,664,270 | $805,090 | $577,000 | 4 | $772,554 | $5,631,982 | $682,009 |
| 2020 | $15,273,273 | $3,446,773 | $755,989 | $675,000 | 4 | — | $17,867 | $396,617 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bosarge Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $625K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bosarge Family Foundation is led by We Bosarge Jr., Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
We Bosarge Jr.
Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Bosarge
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanna McVey
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julianna Havard
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julianna Riley (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Bosarge Family Foundation
How much does Bosarge Family Foundation give each year?
Bosarge Family Foundation gave $307K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $491K across 9 grants.
What is Bosarge Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bosarge Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $38,313, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bosarge Family Foundation give grants?
Bosarge Family Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does Bosarge Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of Bosarge Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bosarge Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bosarge Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Thai Daughters Inc ($100,000), Boothbay Region YMCA ($53,500) and Lifeflight of Maine ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bosarge Family Foundation?
Bosarge Family Foundation reported $23.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $352K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $625K (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 is Bosarge Family Foundation's EIN?
Bosarge Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3139347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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