Boswell Foundation Inc
Boswell Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Lebanon, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $34K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $69K.
Boswell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Boswell Foundation Inc gave $69K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,275
- +91.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,638
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,638
- Total assets
- $33,811
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Boswell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lebanon Area Foundation ($39K). Together the top 2 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Boswell Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2024) to $270K (2019). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Area Foundation Lebanon, MO | For the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $39,275 |
| Lebanon R-3 School District Lebanon, MO | For the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $30,000 |
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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 | $33,811 | $78,150 | $76,168 | $69,275 | 2 | $69,721 | $1,730 |
| 2024 | $31,829 | $34,655 | $43,101 | $36,250 | 1 | $36,675 | $1,863 |
| 2023 | $40,275 | $135,614 | $138,975 | $132,155 | 4 | $132,565 | $2,354 |
| 2022 | $43,636 | $88,374 | $81,395 | $74,650 | 2 | $75,023 | $2,078 |
| 2021 | $36,657 | $90,000 | $94,008 | $87,200 | 2 | — | $2,261 |
| 2020 | $40,665 | $77,000 | $83,143 | $74,750 | 2 | — | $2,091 |
| 2019 | $46,808 | $100,000 | $278,255 | $269,889 | 4 | — | $5,810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Boswell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boswell Foundation Inc is led by John Boswell, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Boswell
President
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Waugh
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Brad Boswell
Director
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amie Boswell-Kennett
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Boswell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amie Dewane (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to David Waugh (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Boswell Foundation Inc
How much does Boswell Foundation Inc give each year?
Boswell Foundation Inc gave $69K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 1 grant.
How large is Boswell Foundation Inc?
Boswell Foundation Inc reported $34K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Boswell Foundation Inc operate?
Boswell Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri.
What is Boswell Foundation Inc's EIN?
Boswell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1409051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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