Bossy Family Foundation
Bossy Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Oak Brook, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2019. As of 2019, the organization holds $15K in total assets. In 2019, it awarded 5 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $2K.
Bossy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bossy Family Foundation gave $4K across 5 grants in 2019 (avg $761.8), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $3,809
- Grants made (2019)
- 5
- Average grant
- $762
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $14,926
- Primary geography
- Illinois (74% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated October 2026.
Who Bossy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Children's Home and Aid ($1K). Together the top 5 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 5 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Home and Aid Chicago, IL | General | $1,100 |
| The Blackhawk Alumni Association Roselle, IL | General | $1,000 |
| The Paros Foundation Berkeley, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois Wilmette, IL | General | $600 |
| John Jersey High School Arlington Heights, IL | General | $109 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $14,926 | $2,260 | $5,752 | $3,809 | 5 | $2,081 | $1,047 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bossy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bossy Family Foundation's 2019 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
David Bossy
Trustee
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Deborah Bossy
Trustee
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Bossy Family Foundation
How much does Bossy Family Foundation give each year?
Bossy Family Foundation gave $4K across 5 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Bossy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bossy Family Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $1,000, and its average grant was $762, across 5 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bossy Family Foundation give grants?
Bossy Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (26%).
Does Bossy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bossy Family Foundation's 2019 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bossy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bossy Family Foundation's largest 2019 grantees include Children's Home and Aid ($1,100), The Blackhawk Alumni Association ($1,000) and The Paros Foundation ($1,000), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2019 grant dollars.
How large is Bossy Family Foundation?
Bossy Family Foundation reported $15K in total assets on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
How much is Bossy Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Bossy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bossy Family Foundation's EIN?
Bossy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7452827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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