Boscia Family Foundation
The Boscia Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2004 in Pennsylvania and currently based in Sarasota, Florida. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a family foundation managed by the Boscia family on a voluntary basis without compensation.
Key facts about Boscia Family Foundation
- EIN
- 20-0614587
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,546,763
- Grants made (2024)
- 76
- Average grant
- $20,352
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (8 of 76, 2024)
- Total assets
- $10,207,958
- Primary geography
- Florida (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- No specific application process information is available in current sources. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Boscia Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Boscia Family Foundation's 76 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (80%) and Pennsylvania (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (27 grants), Philadelphia, PA (16 grants), Phoenixville, PA (4 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants). None of its 76 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (60 grants), "Education" (10 grants) and "Arts & Culture" (5 grants).
Is Boscia Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 76 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $129K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 190% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 202% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.2M
-4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+126.5% YoY
Grant Count
76
-6.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+141.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Boscia Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $766K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its funding priorities encompass:
- Arts and culture
- Performing arts and performing arts education
- Museums (art and history)
- Education (higher education and university education)
- Environment and wildlife biodiversity
- Community and economic development
- Housing development
- Human services
- Youth development and youth services
- Health services
- Animal-related causes
- Legal services
- Scholarships
Grantmaking
Grant Range
varies, with recent grants ranging from $25,000 to $35,000
Average Grant
varies, with recent grants ranging from $25,000 to $35,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple regions of the United States, including:
- Arizona
- California
- Florida
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Minnesota
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Virginia
The foundation has particular ties to the Sarasota, Florida area and the greater Philadelphia region.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 76 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $10.7 million
- Total Revenue: $748,014
- Total Expenses: $696,820
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $398,673
- Grants and contributions: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,207,958 | $10,716,976 | $10,665,782 |
| Revenue | $672,717 | $748,014 | $822,770 |
| Expenses | $1,565,858 | $696,820 | $556,501 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,549,546 | $685,803 | $544,875 |
| Net Investment Income | $669,563 | $745,224 | $543,026 |
| Distributable Amount | $766,200 | $687,343 | $688,240 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
317 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation ($1,009,063), Ronald McDonald House ($50,000), Make-a-Wish South FL ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION Sarasota, FL | HUMAN SERVICES | $1,009,063 |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Philadelphia, PA | HUMAN SERVICES | $50,000 |
| MAKE-A-WISH SOUTH FL Sarasota, FL | HUMAN SERVICES | $40,000 |
| PHILABUNDANCE Philadelphia, PA | HUMAN SERVICES | $30,000 |
| UNION LEAGUE LEGACY FOUNDATION Philadelphia, PA | HUMAN SERVICES | $25,000 |
| RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN Sarasota, FL | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| GESU SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA | EDUCATION | $16,000 |
| K9S FOR WARRIORS Ponte Vedra, FL | HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
| ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK Sarasota, FL | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SARASOTA Sarasota, FL | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jon A. Boscia – President
- Donna L. Boscia – Vice President
Both serve on a voluntary basis without compensation. Jon Boscia is a retired business executive who previously served as CEO of Lincoln Financial Group and later as president of Sun Life Financial Inc. The couple relocated to Sarasota as their primary residence in 2012.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon a Boscia | President | 0.5 | — |
| Donna L Boscia | VP / Asst. Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Nicole M Boscia | Treasurer / Asst. Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Brandon J Boscia | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Angela M Fazzi | Assistant Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Boscia family has been active in supporting healthcare initiatives in the Sarasota community. In 2022, Donna and Jon Boscia made a $5 million gift to Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation to support the creation of an outpatient Cancer Pavilion as part of the expansion of the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute. The Donna and Jon Boscia Breast Health Center within the pavilion was named in recognition of their contribution.
Bock Family Foundation awards some $100,000 in spring grants | ThePerryNewsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Boscia Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its funding priorities encompass: • Arts and culture • Performing arts and performing arts education • Museums (art and history) • Education (higher education and university education) • Environment and wildlife biodiversity • Community and economic development • Housing development • Human services • Youth development and youth services • Health services • Animal-related causes • Legal services • Scholarships
How do I apply for a grant from Boscia Family Foundation?
No specific application process information is available in current sources. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Boscia Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports projects across multiple regions of the United States, including: • Arizona • California • Florida • Illinois • Indiana • Minnesota • New Jersey • New York • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Virginia The foundation has particular ties to the Sarasota, Florida area and the greater Philadelphia region.
What size grants does Boscia Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Boscia Family Foundation awarded 76 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Boscia Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Boscia Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $766K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Boscia Family Foundation's EIN?
Boscia Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0614587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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