Boyer Foundation
Boyer Foundation was a private foundation based in Bend, Oregon. Its 2023 filing lists $1,081,081 in grants to 21 organizations, with all listed grant purposes identified as environmental.
Boyer Foundation at a glance
In short: Boyer Foundation gave $1.1M across 21 grants in 2023 (avg $51K), mostly in Oregon. 5% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,081,081
- +714.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $51,480
- +675.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $11,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (90% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Boyer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing also states that it dissolved effective December 28, 2023, so this application policy should not be treated as current.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21827 Boonesborough Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 317-9115
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Boyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Water Watch of Oregon ($638K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 76 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 4% to California, 3% to the District of Columbia, 2% to Montana, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Boyer Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $250; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $11K repeat.
- 90% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 786% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2020) to $1.1M (2023). In 2023 it made 21 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water Watch of Oregon Portland, OR | Environmental | $637,581 |
| Central Oregon Landwatch Bend, OR | Environmental | $230,000 |
| Turneffe Atoll Trust Bozeman, MT | Environmental | $23,000 |
| Smith River Alliance Crescent City, CA | Environmental | $22,500 |
| Oregon Desert Land Trust Bend, OR | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Rogue Climate Medford, OR | Environmental | $17,500 |
| Crag Law Center Portland, OR | Environmental | $16,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Predator Defense Eugene, OR | Environmental | $11,500 |
| African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | Environmental | $11,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $296,744 | $1,101,243 | $1,081,081 | 21 | $1,096,961 | $229,336 | $44,301 |
| 2022 | $921,843 | $20,557 | $147,059 | $132,750 | 20 | $143,980 | $17,478 | $52,537 |
| 2021 | $1,048,727 | $58,947 | $158,485 | $144,000 | 22 | $156,683 | $20,876 | $55,888 |
| 2020 | $1,079,539 | $311,583 | $142,856 | $122,000 | 13 | — | $152,316 | $51,021 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Boyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants were listed with environmental purposes. Among the grantees, Central Oregon LandWatch describes its mission as defending and planning for Central Oregon’s livable future; Oregon Desert Land Trust says it conserves and restores wild and working lands in Oregon’s high desert; and Crag Law Center says it provides legal services to organizations and individuals working to protect the Pacific Northwest’s natural legacy.
Other supported organizations described their work as including protection and restoration of the Smith River watershed (Smith River Alliance), climate justice organizing in Southern Oregon (Rogue Climate), and protection of river ecosystems in the western United States (Western Rivers Conservancy).
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $1,081,081 through 21 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $637,581, with a median grant of $11,000. The largest grants included $637,581 to Water Watch of Oregon and $230,000 to Central Oregon LandWatch. Other notable grants were $23,000 to Turneffe Atoll Trust, $22,500 to Smith River Alliance, $20,000 to Oregon Desert Land Trust, $17,500 to Rogue Climate, and $16,000 to Crag Law Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing listed Jeffrey Boyer as president, Peter Bergeson as director, and Tracy Boyer as secretary.
Boyer Foundation is led by Jeffrey Boyer, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jeffrey Boyer
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Peter Bergeson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $10K (2023)
Tracy Boyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $10K, to Peter Bergeson (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Boyer Foundation
How much does Boyer Foundation give each year?
Boyer Foundation gave $1.1M across 21 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $133K across 20 grants.
What is Boyer Foundation's typical grant size?
Boyer Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $11,000, and its average grant was $51,480, across 21 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Boyer Foundation that year got $250 on average.
Where does Boyer Foundation give grants?
Boyer Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants), Bend, OR (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Boyer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Boyer Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Environmental" (21 grants).
Who are Boyer Foundation's largest grantees?
Boyer Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Water Watch of Oregon ($637,581), Central Oregon Landwatch ($230,000) and Turneffe Atoll Trust ($23,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Boyer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants were listed with environmental purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Boyer Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Boyer Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Boyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Boyer Foundation's EIN?
Boyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1253884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Boyer 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 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 2020–2023
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