Boyds Mills Inc
Positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves. Boyds Mills hosts workshops and retreats, both at its retreat center in northeast pa, and online, that encourage and nurture storytellers and illustrators who create books for children. Provides scholarships to ease the financial costs.
Boyds Mills Inc at a glance
In short: Boyds Mills Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $25,051
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $25,051
- Median grant
- $25,051
- Total assets
- $7,519,834
- +7.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Boyds Mills Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Milkwood Fund ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Milkwood Fund Hobart, NY | Support children's literature retreat in line with boyds mills mission | $25,051 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,519,834 | $2,639,991 | $2,659,420 | $25,051 | 1 | $162,330 |
| 2025 | $6,991,152 | $2,552,924 | $2,525,305 | — | — | $162,489 |
| 2024 | $6,729,914 | $2,136,105 | $2,290,346 | — | — | $132,445 |
| 2023 | $6,250,809 | $2,062,404 | $2,192,934 | — | — | $87,973 |
| 2022 | $6,777,622 | $1,577,025 | $1,512,726 | — | — | $190,520 |
| 2021 | $6,153,760 | $1,601,480 | $958,711 | — | — | $703,165 |
About Boyds Mills Inc
Based on IRS filings
Boyds Mills Inc is a public charity, based in Milanville, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $7.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $162K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boyds Mills Inc is led by George Brown, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
George Brown
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Hawkins
Chairperson
Director → Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shimul Tolia
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Minal Bopaiah
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Valentine
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Falvo
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dwight Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Christine French Cully (2021–2025) — Vice President
- Former: Willa Perlman (2021–2025) — Chairperson · Filing note: Resigned 092024
- Former: Rubin Pfeffer (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Latida Smith (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: John Temple (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Boyds Mills Inc
How much does Boyds Mills Inc give each year?
Boyds Mills Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Boyds Mills Inc?
Boyds Mills Inc reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
Where does Boyds Mills Inc operate?
Boyds Mills Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Boyds Mills Inc's EIN?
Boyds Mills Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1203417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
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