Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company
The Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company is a public charity based in Chicago, Illinois. Its stated mission is to involve Boeing employees in supporting community services where they live and work. The fund makes contributions to nonprofit organizations supporting human services, education, and community enrichment programs.
Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company at a glance
In short: Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company gave $5.0M across 264 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state Washington. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,038,583
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 264
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,086
- -36.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $4,228,934
- -27.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (112 of 261, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 544-2408
Website: https://boeing.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
15 open opportunities from Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company
ECF of Boeing Company- Florida Space Coast Chapter Grants
Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
ECF of Boeing Company: Colorado Chapter Grant Program
Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company
Amount
US $2,500 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
ECF of The Boeing Company- California: High Desert Chapter Grant Program
Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rainier Valley Food Bank ($320K). Together the top 10 received $805K.
Grant Size Distribution
1,268 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,208 grants of 1,268 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Washington (46%) and Missouri (29%), followed by California (7%), Arizona (3%), and South Carolina (3%). Its chapter guidelines also describe local programs in the Potomac Region, Colorado, Alabama, South Carolina, and Fort Walton Beach, Florida, each with its own geographic eligibility requirements.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 264 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 112 of 261 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.0M (2024) to $7.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 264 grants totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rainier Valley Food Bank Seattle, WA | Community Support | $320,000 |
| Saint Louis Zoo Association Saint Louis, MO | Community Support | $75,000 |
| Support the Enlisted Project Inc San Diego, CA | Community Support | $50,000 |
| Bonney Lake Community Resources Bonney Lake, WA | Community Support | $50,000 |
| Babies of Homelessness Bothell, WA | Community Support | $50,000 |
| Edmonds Food Bank Edmonds, WA | Community Support | $50,000 |
| Whatcom Family YMCA Bellingham, WA | Community Support | $50,000 |
| Wonderland Child and Family Services Shoreline, WA | Community Support | $50,000 |
| Evergreen Recovery Centers Everett, WA | Community Support | $50,000 |
| Alternatives to Hunger Bellingham, WA | Community Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,228,934 | $4,392,900 | $5,816,298 | $5,038,583 | 264 |
| 2023 | $5,852,332 | $5,011,261 | $7,607,247 | $6,750,141 | 223 |
| 2022 | $8,372,818 | $5,965,127 | $6,717,741 | $5,789,282 | 175 |
| 2021 | $8,996,932 | $6,145,371 | $8,054,273 | $7,336,146 | 290 |
| 2020 | $11,233,975 | $13,871,251 | $7,279,956 | $6,445,450 | 316 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to proactively involve Boeing employees in support of community services where they live and work.” Its filing describes contributions to nonprofit organizations supporting human services, education, and community enrichment programs.
Local chapter guidelines add region-specific priorities. Examples include education enrichment, veterans and their families, and low-income communities in the Potomac Region; health and human services in Alabama; and arts and culture, civic, education, environment, and health and human services in South Carolina.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Rainier Valley Food Bank says its mission is to nourish people with good food, empower them with knowledge, and serve with compassion. Babies of Homelessness says it provides diapers, wipes, and formula to local families in need. Support the Enlisted Project says it helps junior active-duty enlisted members, recently discharged enlisted veterans, and their families address financial crises. Evergreen Recovery Centers describes services for people affected by alcoholism and other drug addiction.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the filing data lists 264 itemized grants totaling $5,038,583. Those grants ranged from $5,176 to $320,000, with a median of $12,000. Separately, the filing narrative reports 223 grants over $5,000 and 222 grants of $5,000 or less, for 445 grants total.
The largest listed 2024 award was $320,000 to Rainier Valley Food Bank in Seattle, Washington, for “community support.” Other notable listed awards were $75,000 to Saint Louis Zoo Association and $50,000 each to Support the Enlisted Project, Bonney Lake Community Resources, Babies of Homelessness, Edmonds Food Bank, Whatcom Family YMCA, Wonderland Child and Family Services, Evergreen Recovery Centers, Alternatives to Hunger, South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity, and West Seattle Food Bank. The listed purpose for these awards was “community support.”
Chapter application processes differ. The Potomac Region guidelines require service in the region and an application through the STAR System. South Carolina’s 2026 guidelines state a requested grant range of up to $15,000 and require evidence of intended impact; prior recipients must submit an impact report with their request. The High Desert Chapter program is by invitation after referral by a contributing Boeing employee or retiree. The available information does not establish a general application process for all chapters.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cheri Carter as president; Jamie La Porte as treasurer; Demi Hannon as vice president; John Sassaman as secretary; and Shehnaz Spencer, Jacob Sims, and Kim O’Rourke as board members.
Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company is led by Cheri Carter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheri Carter
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Sassaman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shehnaz Spencer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Demi Hannon
Vice President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim O'Rourke
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Sims
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie La Porte
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Sidney May (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Chad Tucker (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Terry (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ify Olie (2020) — Vice President
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 Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company
How much does Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company give each year?
Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company gave $5.0M across 264 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.8M across 223 grants.
What is Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company's typical grant size?
Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $19,086, across 264 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company that year got $21K on average.
Where does Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company give grants?
Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company's top state is Washington, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Missouri (29%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (85 grants), Seattle, WA (23 grants), Oklahoma City, OK (6 grants) and Portland, OR (5 grants).
Does Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 264 grants with a stated purpose on Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (264 grants).
Who are Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company's largest grantees?
Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company's largest 2024 grantees include Rainier Valley Food Bank ($320,000), Saint Louis Zoo Association ($75,000) and Starlight Childrens Foundation ($59,745 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company?
Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What does Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to proactively involve Boeing employees in support of community services where they live and work.” Its filing describes contributions to nonprofit organizations supporting human services, education, and community enrichment programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company?
Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check boeing.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company's EIN?
Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1408568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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