Bossy Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Oak Brook, IL EIN: 36-7452827

Bossy Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Oak Brook, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2019. In 2019, it awarded 5 grants totaling $4K.

Key facts about Bossy Family Foundation

EIN: 36-7452827
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2019
Annual giving (2019): $3,809
Grants made (2019): 5
Average grant: $762
Median grant: $1,000
Primary geography: Illinois (74% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.

Who Bossy Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Bossy Family Foundation's 5 itemized 2019 grants were Illinois (74%) and California (26%). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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Financial Overview

From 2019 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$4K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$761.8

About Bossy Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $3K (74%)

California $1K (26%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2019 grant dollars.

States

California Illinois

Cities

Arlington HeightsBerkeleyChicagoRoselleWilmette

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2019
Total Assets	—
Revenue	—
Expenses	—
Qualifying Distributions	—
Net Investment Income	—
Distributable Amount	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2019

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2019 grants, the largest recipients include Children's Home and Aid ($1,100), The Blackhawk Alumni Association ($1,000), The Paros Foundation ($1,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2019 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
David Bossy	Trustee	—	—
Deborah Bossy	Trustee	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bossy Family Foundation?

Bossy Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Oak Brook, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2019.