John K Boardman Jr Foundation
The John K Boardman Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Apex, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health, community services, animal rescue, and education.
John K Boardman Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: John K Boardman Jr Foundation gave $920K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $920,000
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,059
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $17,540,868
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John K Boardman Jr 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: 4108 Briarhurst Way, Apex, NC 27539
Phone: (540) 776-2145
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John K Boardman Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bedford Area YMCA ($100K). Together the top 10 received $680K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 92 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Virginia received 61% of grant dollars, North Carolina 12%, Pennsylvania 11%, Georgia 8%, and Tennessee 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John K Boardman Jr Foundation gives
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1636% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $53K (2021) to $1000K (2023). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $920K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Area YMCA Bedford VA, VA | For Building Fund | $100,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundati Roanoke, VA | Provide Support | $100,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation Roanoke, VA | Provide Support | $100,000 |
| Avenel Foundation Bedford, VA | General Operations | $100,000 |
| American Cancer Society Cumming, GA | General Operations | $75,000 |
| Bedford D-Day Memorial Bedford, VA | Provide Support | $50,000 |
| Bedford Volunteer Fire Rescue Bedford, VA | Provide Support. | $50,000 |
| Carilion Clinic Foundation Roanoke, VA | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Childrens Fund | $30,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospi Memphis, TN | Help Research Childhood Diseases | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
EIN: 54-1946363.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,540,868 | $456,521 | $1,004,437 | $920,000 | 34 | $920,000 | $467,522 | $1,080,454 |
| 2023 | $18,018,391 | $453,927 | $1,078,434 | $999,900 | 34 | $999,900 | $441,535 | $986,942 |
| 2022 | $18,641,761 | $9,494,860 | $316,341 | $250,000 | 19 | $250,000 | $315,691 | $916,453 |
| 2021 | $9,445,224 | $8,098,377 | $78,140 | $53,000 | 5 | $53,000 | $141,609 | $240,781 |
| 2020 | $1,368,793 | $1,189,632 | $3,812 | — | — | — | $8,222 | $32,967 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John K Boardman Jr 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including the Bedford Area YMCA, cancer and medical organizations, a volunteer fire and rescue organization, and organizations involved in animal rescue and education. For example, Main Line Animal Rescue describes its work as rescuing and placing abused, unwanted, and abandoned companion animals. Radnor A Better Chance says it aims to increase the number of well-educated young people of color prepared for positions of responsibility and leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $920,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $15,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 each to Bedford Area YMCA for a building fund, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in Roanoke to provide support, Susan G Komen Foundation in Roanoke to provide support, and Avenel Foundation for general operations. Other reported grants included $75,000 to American Cancer Society for general operations; $50,000 each to Bedford D-Day Memorial, Bedford Volunteer Fire Rescue, and Carilion Clinic Foundation; and $30,000 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for its children’s fund.
The American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Carilion Clinic Foundation says it supports patient care, community needs, medical research, and capital needs in communities served by Carilion Clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Catherine M Boardman, Holloway B Burton, Elizabeth B Grant, and Marilyn B House as directors.
John K Boardman Jr Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine M. Boardman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth B. Grant
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holloway B. Burton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn B. House
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 John K Boardman Jr Foundation
How much does John K Boardman Jr Foundation give each year?
John K Boardman Jr Foundation gave $920K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1000K across 34 grants.
What is John K Boardman Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
John K Boardman Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $27,059, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John K Boardman Jr Foundation give grants?
John K Boardman Jr Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (13%) and Pennsylvania (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (6 grants), Roanoke, VA (3 grants), Bedford, VA (3 grants) and Boone, NC (2 grants).
Does John K Boardman Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of John K Boardman Jr Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Provide Support" (4 grants).
Who are John K Boardman Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
John K Boardman Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bedford Area YMCA ($100,000), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundati ($100,000) and Susan G Komen Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John K Boardman Jr Foundation?
John K Boardman Jr Foundation reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $920K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John K Boardman Jr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including the Bedford Area YMCA, cancer and medical organizations, a volunteer fire and rescue organization, and organizations involved in animal rescue and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John K Boardman Jr 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 John K Boardman Jr Foundation's EIN?
John K Boardman Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1946363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John K Boardman Jr 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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