Bostons Pizza Foundation
Bostons Pizza Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 21 grants totaling $17,230. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Bostons Pizza Foundation at a glance
In short: Bostons Pizza Foundation gave $17K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $820.476), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,230
- +37.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $820
- -41.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $335
- Total assets
- $14,154
- +21.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bostons Pizza Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14850 Quorum Drive 201, Dallas, TX 75254
Phone: (972) 484-9022
Website: https://bostonpizza.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bostons Pizza Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Promise of Delaware County ($5K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Dallas, Texas. In 2025, recipients in Ohio received 41% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Washington, DC (16%), Texas (9%), Illinois (8%), and North Dakota (5%). The listed grants also include recipients in Michigan, Minnesota, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bostons Pizza Foundation gives
- 24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $17K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Promise of Delaware County Delaware, OH | General Purposes | $4,932 |
| No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength Washington, DC | General Purposes | $2,734 |
| Friends of the Library of the Marysville Public Library Marysville, OH | General Purposes | $2,168 |
| Ronald McDonald House Global Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $1,436 |
| Lend a Hand up Inc Fargo, ND | General Purposes | $938 |
| Fenton Area Public Schools Education Foundation Fenton, MI | General Purposes | $754 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Dallas, TX | General Purposes | $612 |
| Operation Once in a Lifetime Dallas, TX | General Purposes | $544 |
| Coon Rapids High School Football Program Coon Rapids, MN | General Purposes | $429 |
| The Vertical Church Yuma, AZ | General Purposes | $377 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,154 | $17,022 | $17,957 | $17,230 | 21 | $17,957 | $620 |
| 2024 | $11,699 | $16,267 | $13,705 | $12,540 | 9 | $13,705 | $553 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bostons Pizza Foundation reported a distributable amount of $620 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its community support and fundraising initiatives, including Paper Hearts, heart-shaped pizzas, Kids Cards, and a charity golf tournament. A 2019 Boston Pizza Foundation Future Prospects announcement describes that program as committed to helping youth and supporting people living with type 1 diabetes through a partnership with JDRF. The 2025 filing lists grants for general purposes.
The grantees’ descriptions show support for varied charitable work. Family Promise of Delaware County describes its mission as preventing and alleviating homelessness by providing shelter and food to families. Ronald McDonald House Global says it provides services to remove barriers and strengthen families when children need healthcare. Lend A Hand Up says it helps area families experiencing hardship due to a health issue or traumatic event. Fenton Area Public Schools’ foundation describes supporting academic, arts, and athletic programs, while Irving Schools Foundation describes funding educational opportunities, programs, scholarships, and activities. Other listed grantees describe work in charitable grantmaking, support for military personnel, and pediatric cancer research.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $17,230 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $4,932, with a median of $335. Its largest grants included $4,932 to Family Promise of Delaware County, $2,734 to No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength, $2,168 to Friends of the Library of the Marysville Public Library, and $1,436 to Ronald McDonald House Global. The filing lists each of these grants for general purposes.
The foundation’s statement says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Walter James Treliving as president and Jason Snavely as secretary.
Bostons Pizza Foundation is led by Walter James Treliving, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Walter James Treliving
President
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Snavely
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Bostons Pizza Foundation
How much does Bostons Pizza Foundation give each year?
Bostons Pizza Foundation gave $17K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 9 grants.
What is Bostons Pizza Foundation's typical grant size?
Bostons Pizza Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $335, and its average grant was $820, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bostons Pizza Foundation give grants?
Bostons Pizza Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants) and Casper, WY (2 grants).
Does Bostons Pizza Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bostons Pizza Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bostons Pizza Foundation's largest grantees?
Bostons Pizza Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Family Promise of Delaware County ($4,932), No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength ($2,734) and Friends of the Library of the Marysville Public Library ($2,168), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bostons Pizza Foundation?
Bostons Pizza Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $620 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bostons Pizza Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its community support and fundraising initiatives, including Paper Hearts, heart-shaped pizzas, Kids Cards, and a charity golf tournament. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bostons Pizza Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bostons Pizza Foundation's EIN?
Bostons Pizza Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0050904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Bostons Pizza Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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