Boylston Family Foundation
Boylston Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ketchum, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $163K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $49K.
Boylston Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Boylston Family Foundation gave $60K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,571
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $162,691
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (41% 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 Boylston Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Advocates for the West ($23K). Together the top 7 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Boylston Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 429% of 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 $33K (2022) to $62K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advocates for the West Boise, ID | Contribution | $22,500 |
| Big Life Foundation Seattle, WA | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Wildlife Alliance Washington, DC | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Northwest African American Museum Seattle, WA | Contribution | $2,500 |
| The ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Western Watersheds Hailey, ID | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Adopt a Native Elder South Salt Lake, UT | Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $162,691 | $51,743 | $66,886 | $60,000 | 7 | $62,575 | $48,574 | $14,600 |
| 2024 | $177,738 | $57,536 | $67,202 | $60,000 | 6 | $60,830 | $53,264 | $15,860 |
| 2023 | $187,409 | $58,700 | $55,196 | $47,000 | 7 | $49,250 | $55,423 | $15,431 |
| 2022 | $184,383 | $1,150 | $43,810 | $33,000 | 8 | $35,363 | — | $18,660 |
| 2021 | $227,050 | $86,079 | $72,659 | $62,000 | 12 | $64,200 | $80,727 | $25,958 |
| 2020 | $213,616 | $31,737 | $57,192 | $50,500 | 14 | — | $27,779 | $20,254 |
| 2019 | $239,290 | $65,306 | $68,996 | $58,500 | 13 | — | $61,070 | $19,708 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Boylston Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boylston Family Foundation is led by John G. Boylston, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John G. Boylston
President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$1K (2019) → $361 (2025)
Deborah T. Boylston
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$877 (2019) → $0 (2025)
Michael H. Boylston
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Deborah Clothier
Vice President
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susanne B. Kellett (2019–2023) — Vice President
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 $361, to John G Boylston (President).
Frequently asked questions about Boylston Family Foundation
How much does Boylston Family Foundation give each year?
Boylston Family Foundation gave $60K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 6 grants.
What is Boylston Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Boylston Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Boylston Family Foundation give grants?
Boylston Family Foundation's top state is Idaho, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (29%) and District of Columbia (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Boylston Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Boylston Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (7 grants).
Who are Boylston Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Boylston Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Advocates for the West ($22,500), Big Life Foundation ($15,000) and Wildlife Alliance ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Boylston Family Foundation?
Boylston Family Foundation reported $163K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Boylston Family Foundation's EIN?
Boylston Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1366281. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Boylston Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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