Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation
Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation is a private foundation, based in Encino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $260K. Net investment income was $110K.
Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation at a glance
In short: Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation gave $260K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $260,000
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,500
- +42.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,566,560
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Providence Tarzana Foundation ($100K). Together the top 8 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 29 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 198% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2022) to $260K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Tarzana Foundation Tarzana, CA | Patient Care | $100,000 |
| Seeing Eye Inc Morristown, NJ | Enhance Independence of the blind and visually impaired | $80,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Hospital Los Angeles, CA | Patient Care | $20,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | Fight against breast cancer | $20,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Resea New York, NY | Support Services for individuals with dementia and their families | $10,000 |
| The Autism Society Bethesda, MD | Provide Vital Services and support to individuals living with autism spectrum disorders | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles, CA | Pediatric Health Care | $10,000 |
| Ludus Pursuit Carlsbad, CA | Support to economically disadvantaged children | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,566,560 | $232,125 | $283,024 | $260,000 | 8 | $260,030 | $110,267 | $131,197 |
| 2023 | $2,586,986 | $70,303 | $185,897 | $160,000 | 7 | $160,000 | $47,080 | $126,279 |
| 2022 | $2,701,845 | $162,622 | $191,002 | $158,000 | 6 | $158,000 | $141,108 | $140,467 |
| 2021 | $2,730,225 | $123,000 | $28,284 | — | — | — | $100,811 | $146,314 |
| 2020 | $2,635,509 | $196,697 | $225,386 | $200,000 | 8 | — | $75,156 | $133,322 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation is led by robert a boas, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
robert a boas
CEO
Director, CEO & President → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
edward gorelick
CFO
Director, CFO & Secretary → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
ronald m boas
Vice President
Director & Vice President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elena Dizon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Teri S. Yoon (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation
How much does Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation give each year?
Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation gave $260K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 7 grants.
What is Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation's typical grant size?
Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $32,500, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation give grants?
Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (31%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation's largest grantees?
Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Providence Tarzana Foundation ($100,000), Seeing Eye Inc ($80,000) and Cedars-Sinai Hospital ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation?
Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $260K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation's EIN?
Eleanor Collins Boas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1529756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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