Boston Sand & Gravel Company
Boston Sand & Gravel Company is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It makes donations to preselected charitable organizations and states that its charitable activity consists of donations to various preselected local charities.
Boston Sand & Gravel Company at a glance
In short: Boston Sand & Gravel Company gave $111K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,283
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,714
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $73,869
- -10.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (19 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Boston Sand & Gravel Company
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 North Washington Street 2Nd Fl, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 227-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Boston Sand & Gravel Company funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Inly School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 170 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 6% to California, 2% to New Hampshire, and 1% each to New Jersey and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Boston Sand & Gravel Company open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 41 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $111K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inly School Scituate, MA | Charitable Donation to Public Charity | $25,000 |
| America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration Plymouth, MA | Charitable Donation to Public Charity | $10,000 |
| Frias Family Foundation Napa, CA | Charitable Donation to Public Charity | $7,000 |
| Peter Frates Family Foundation Scituate, MA | Charitable Donation to Public Charity | $6,833 |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | Charitable Donation to Public Charity | $5,000 |
| Ron Burton Training Village Hubbardston, MA | Charitable Donation to Public Charity | $5,000 |
| The Friends of Stpatrick Walpole, MA | Charitable Donation to Public Charity | $5,000 |
| The Nativity School of Worcester Worcester, MA | Charitable Donation to Public Charity | $5,000 |
| Boston Police Activities League Boston, MA | Charitable Donation to Public Charity | $4,000 |
| Marshfield Boys and Girls Club Marshfield, MA | Charitable Donation to Public Charity | $3,500 |
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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 | $73,869 | $105,093 | $113,572 | $111,283 | 41 | $111,283 | $5,093 | $4,930 |
| 2023 | $82,348 | $104,660 | $95,379 | $93,550 | 38 | $93,550 | $4,660 | $4,980 |
| 2022 | $73,067 | $51,016 | $88,790 | $86,926 | 33 | $86,926 | $1,016 | $4,298 |
| 2021 | $110,841 | $100,008 | $82,802 | $82,783 | 36 | $82,783 | $8 | $3,823 |
| 2020 | $93,635 | $100,084 | $37,163 | $35,500 | 22 | — | $84 | $1,558 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Boston Sand & Gravel Company reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its charitable activity as donations to preselected local charities. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Inly School says its Montessori practices inspire an inclusive community of learners, while Ron Burton Training Village says it works to help youth achieve their purpose through education, leadership, physical wellness, social advancement, and spiritual growth. Golf Fights Cancer says it raises funds for cancer-related organizations and families living with the disease.
Other 2024 recipients include Boston Harbor Now, whose stated mission concerns an equitable, accessible, and resilient Greater Boston waterfront, harbor, and islands; The McCourt Foundation, which says it strives to help cure neurological diseases and empower healthier communities; and Christmas in the City, which says it provides holiday gifts and support to homeless children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $111,283. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $25,000 to Inly School, $10,000 to America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration, $7,000 to Frias Family Foundation, and $6,833 to Peter Frates Family Foundation. New England Baptist Hospital, Ron Burton Training Village, The Friends of StPatrick, and The Nativity School of Worcester each received $5,000.
Other 2024 recipients included Boston Police Activities League ($4,000), Marshfield Boys and Girls Club ($3,500), The Thomas E Smith Foundation ($3,500), Golf Fights Cancer ($3,000), Boston Harbor Now ($2,500), The McCourt Foundation ($1,500), Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund ($1,000), Christmas in the City ($1,000), and Matt Brown Foundation ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeanne-Marie Boylan as president, treasurer, and director; Dean M Boylan Jr as director; and Julie L O’Brien as clerk.
Boston Sand & Gravel Company is led by Jeanne-Marie Boylan, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeanne-Marie Boylan
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean M. Boylan Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie L. O'Brien
Clerk
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michelle Goyette (2020–2023) — Clerk
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 Boston Sand & Gravel Company
How much does Boston Sand & Gravel Company give each year?
Boston Sand & Gravel Company gave $111K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 38 grants.
What is Boston Sand & Gravel Company's typical grant size?
Boston Sand & Gravel Company's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,714, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Boston Sand & Gravel Company that year got $2K on average.
Where does Boston Sand & Gravel Company give grants?
Boston Sand & Gravel Company gives mostly in Massachusetts: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (8 grants), Scituate, MA (3 grants), Charlestown, MA (3 grants) and Marshfield, MA (2 grants).
Does Boston Sand & Gravel Company give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Boston Sand & Gravel Company's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation to Public Charity" (41 grants).
Who are Boston Sand & Gravel Company's largest grantees?
Boston Sand & Gravel Company's largest 2024 grantees include Inly School ($25,000), America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration ($10,000) and Frias Family Foundation ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Boston Sand & Gravel Company?
Boston Sand & Gravel Company reported $74K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Boston Sand & Gravel Company fund?
The foundation describes its charitable activity as donations to preselected local charities. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Boston Sand & Gravel Company?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Boston Sand & Gravel Company's EIN?
Boston Sand & Gravel Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3174009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Boston Sand & Gravel Company accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). Boston Sand & Gravel Company funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/boston-sand-and-gravel-company-morg_e585c93be3884443a09819f8f85e2b45
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