J & S Boyce Family Foundation
J & S Boyce Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Florida, including organizations working in education, hunger relief, child and family services, athletics, and medical research.
J & S Boyce Family Foundation at a glance
In short: J & S Boyce Family Foundation gave $55K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,667
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $968,696
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to J & S Boyce Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3909 S Magnolia Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74011
Phone: (918) 271-5989
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J & S Boyce Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Razorback Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas, 34% to Oklahoma, 4% to Tennessee, and 4% to Florida. The foundation is based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How J & S Boyce Family Foundation gives
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $60K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Razorback Foundation Fayetteville, AR | General Fund | $20,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Springdale Public Schools Education Foundation Springdale, AR | General Fund | $2,500 |
| CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA of Northwest Springdale, AR | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Childrens Safety Center Springdale, AR | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OK | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Compassion Ministries Springdale, AR | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Northwest Arkansas Food Bank Springdale, AR | General Fund | $2,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Fund | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $968,696 | $95,276 | $60,486 | $55,000 | 15 | $55,000 | $89,790 | $49,334 |
| 2024 | $933,988 | $57,606 | $55,617 | $51,000 | 14 | $51,000 | $52,989 | $47,071 |
| 2023 | $932,040 | $40,622 | $53,907 | $47,000 | 13 | $49,500 | $36,222 | $42,904 |
| 2022 | $945,344 | $6,751 | $65,195 | $59,500 | 11 | $59,500 | $18,623 | $44,641 |
| 2021 | $1,003,605 | $1,008,976 | $5,371 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $8,605 | $14,866 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J & S Boyce Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Razorback Foundation says it supports intercollegiate athletics at the University of Arkansas; an individual recipient says it provides tuition-free Christian education and therapeutic services for children with special needs and their families; and the Springdale Public Schools Education Foundation says it provides scholarships to Springdale students and grants to teachers.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes nourishing Northwest Arkansas communities through hunger-relief partnerships (Northwest Arkansas Food Bank), empowering pregnant teens in crisis through housing and other services (Compassion Ministries), and advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $55,000 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest reported grants were $20,000 to the Razorback Foundation and $10,000 to an individual recipient Other listed grants included $2,500 to Springdale Public Schools Education Foundation and $2,000 each to CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA of Northwest, Children’s Safety Center, Cleveland Food Bank, Compassion Ministries, Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Wounded Warrior, and Reynolds Boys and Girls Club.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Charles Boyce and Karen Sue Boyce as trustees.
J & S Boyce Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Charles Boyce
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Sue Boyce
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 J & S Boyce Family Foundation
How much does J & S Boyce Family Foundation give each year?
J & S Boyce Family Foundation gave $55K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 14 grants.
What is J & S Boyce Family Foundation's typical grant size?
J & S Boyce Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,667, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J & S Boyce Family Foundation give grants?
J & S Boyce Family Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springdale, AR (5 grants), Fayetteville, AR (2 grants) and Tulsa, OK (2 grants).
Does J & S Boyce Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of J & S Boyce Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J & S Boyce Family Foundation's largest grantees?
J & S Boyce Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Razorback Foundation ($20,000), Springdale Public Schools Education Foundation ($2,500) and CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA of Northwest ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J & S Boyce Family Foundation?
J & S Boyce Family Foundation reported $969K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J & S Boyce Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J & S Boyce Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J & S Boyce Family Foundation's EIN?
J & S Boyce Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2387496. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does J & S Boyce Family 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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