John W Boynton Fund
The John W. Boynton Fund is a private foundation established in 1952 by Dora Carter Boynton in memory of her husband, John W. Boynton. Based in Dallas, Texas, the foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization with a primary focus on supporting charitable organizations serving vulnerable populations, particularly low-income elderly adults.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$188K
-3.6% YoY
Grant Count
15
-11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+9.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission, as articulated in its founding documents, is to support "organizations which benefit poor, needy and deserving persons and particularly those of advanced years and gentility." The fund gives special consideration to nonprofits serving the Town of Athol, Massachusetts.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Human Services
- Health
- Education
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Environment
The foundation prioritizes programs and organizations serving older adults in Massachusetts and residents of the Athol area.
Grantmaking
Past grantees have included the Athol Area YMCA, Merrimack Valley Food Bank, the United Way of North Central Massachusetts, Franklin Community Action Corporation, and Friendshipworks.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds primarily in Massachusetts, with special emphasis on the Town of Athol. While the foundation maintains a Dallas, Texas mailing address, its grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $3,361,435 (as of 2024)
Total Giving: $188,000 (2024)
Total Revenues: $292,231 (2024)
Total Expenses: $245,086 (2024)
Investment Income: $142,873 (2024), representing a 15.5% increase from $123,720 in 2023
The foundation has no employees and relies on Bank of America for administrative management.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,361,435 | $3,314,528 | $3,434,802 |
| Revenue | $292,231 | $129,893 | $164,845 |
| Expenses | $245,086 | $249,233 | $272,045 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $217,506 | $222,053 | $238,571 |
| Net Investment Income | $262,826 | $103,041 | $137,979 |
| Distributable Amount | $232,318 | $214,797 | $223,633 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from John W Boynton Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by Bank of America's Massachusetts office, with Bank of America N.A. listed as Managing Director.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $40,606 |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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