Bozie Foundation
Bozie Foundation is a private foundation based in Bentonville, Arkansas. It supports other 501(c)(3) organizations through monetary donations to assist with their ongoing charitable activities.
Bozie Foundation at a glance
In short: Bozie Foundation gave $1.0M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Arkansas. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,040,986
- +119.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,374
- +73.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $19,339,027
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (7 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bozie Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2201 Nw Vassar Ct, Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: (479) 531-0738
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bozie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bentonville Public Schools Foundation ($110K). Together the top 10 received $716K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 66 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas, 10% to Missouri, 8% to Tennessee, 5% to New York, and 5% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bozie Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 24 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 316% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2022) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bentonville Public Schools Foundation Bentonville, AR | To Assist with Ongoing Operations of the Charity. | $110,000 |
| Wild Bird Sanctuary Valley Park, MO | To Assist with Ongoing Operations of the Charity. | $100,000 |
| Mew Cat Rescue Bentonville, AR | To Assist with Ongoing Operations of the Charity. | $95,186 |
| NWA Equality Fayetteville, AR | To Assist with Ongoing Operations of the Charity. | $75,000 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR | To Assist with Ongoing Operations of the Charity. | $70,000 |
| The Momentary Bentonville, AR | To Assist with Ongoing Operations of the Charity. | $60,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation Memphis, TN | To Assist with Ongoing Operations of the Charity. | $55,000 |
| NWA Food Bank Lowell, AR | To Assist with Ongoing Operations of the Charity. | $51,200 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | To Assist with Ongoing Operations of the Charity. | $50,000 |
| Florida State University Foundation Tallahassee, FL | To Assist with Ongoing Operations of the Charity. | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,339,027 | $777,315 | $1,093,905 | $1,040,986 | 24 | $1,072,893 | $757,613 | $1,055,044 |
| 2023 | $19,655,617 | $620,403 | $525,140 | $475,183 | 19 | $501,824 | $605,397 | $1,030,384 |
| 2022 | $19,560,354 | $9,352,213 | $281,947 | $115,000 | 6 | $131,513 | — | $493,250 |
| 2021 | $9,919,061 | $10,185,050 | $250,030 | $250,000 | 17 | $250,030 | $10,177,830 | $353,737 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bozie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it supports charitable organizations through donations for their ongoing activities. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, animal welfare, equality, health, food assistance, and international relief, as reflected in the recipients listed below.
Grantee-described missions illustrate the range of recipients: Mew Cat Rescue says it helps the public keep cats in their homes by providing support services. The Chi Omega Foundation says it supports educational and leadership development through scholarships, grants, and other learning opportunities. Wikimedia Foundation says its mission is to empower and engage people worldwide to develop and share educational content under a free license or in the public domain.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $1,040,986. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $110,000, with a median of $30,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $110,000 to Bentonville Public Schools Foundation, $100,000 to Wild Bird Sanctuary, $95,186 to Mew Cat Rescue, $75,000 to NWA Equality, and $70,000 to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Other notable grants included $60,000 to The Momentary, $55,000 to the Chi Omega Foundation, $51,200 to NWA Food Bank, and $50,000 each to Doctors Without Borders and Florida State University Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samuel P McKenzie, Larissa McKenzie, and Marshall D McKenzie as directors; James M McKenzie as treasurer; and Leslie Ann Bogle McKenzie as president.
Bozie Foundation is led by Leslie Ann Bogle McKenzie, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leslie Ann Bogle McKenzie
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marshall D. McKenzie
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $24K (2024)
Larissa McKenzie
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel P. McKenzie
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James M. McKenzie
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Marshall D McKenzie (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Bozie Foundation
How much does Bozie Foundation give each year?
Bozie Foundation gave $1.0M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $475K across 19 grants.
What is Bozie Foundation's typical grant size?
Bozie Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $43,374, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bozie Foundation that year got $47K on average.
Where does Bozie Foundation give grants?
Bozie Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (10%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bentonville, AR (6 grants), Fayetteville, AR (3 grants), Little Rock, AR (2 grants) and Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does Bozie Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Bozie Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist with Ongoing Operations of the Charity." (24 grants).
Who are Bozie Foundation's largest grantees?
Bozie Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bentonville Public Schools Foundation ($110,000), Wild Bird Sanctuary ($100,000) and Mew Cat Rescue ($95,186), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bozie Foundation?
Bozie Foundation reported $19.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bozie Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it supports charitable organizations through donations for their ongoing activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bozie Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that 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 Bozie Foundation's EIN?
Bozie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2538799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Bozie 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bozie Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bozie-foundation-morg_ef59ea19e1974d10b2142406066dbd6c
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