John W Boynton Fund
The John W Boynton Fund is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It supports charitable organizations serving people in need, with particular consideration for organizations serving Athol, Massachusetts, and older adults. Its 2025 grants went to organizations in Massachusetts.
John W Boynton Fund at a glance
In short: John W Boynton Fund gave $200K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Massachusetts. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,111
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,351,992
- -0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John W Boynton Fund
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing names Michael Innocenti as the contact and states that an application will be mailed after he is contacted. The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. It describes award restrictions as “to the Town of Athol and children, but not limited to,” and refers applicants to an attachment for additional information.
- Review Cycle
- The filing says to see the attached information; it does not provide a date in the available details.
- Deadline
- The filing says to see the attached information; it does not provide a date in the available details.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Innocenti
Mailing address: Bank Of America Na 225 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 897-3160
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from John W Boynton Fund
Who John W Boynton Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way North Central Massachusetts ($25K). Together the top 10 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund is based in Dallas, Texas, while all grant dollars reported for 2025 went to organizations in Massachusetts. The fund’s program descriptions give special consideration to charitable organizations serving Athol and identify older adults in Massachusetts as a population served.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John W Boynton Fund open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2019) to $210K (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way North Central Massachusetts Fitchburg, MA | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Southeast Asian Coalition of Central MA Worcester, MA | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| North Quabbin Citizen Advocacy Orange, MA | Unrestricted General | $12,000 |
| Mount Pleasant Home Jamaica Plain, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Life Path Inc Greenfield, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Mystic Valley Elder Services Inc Malden, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| 2LIFE Communities Inc Brighton, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Newvue Communities Inc Fitzburg, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Open Table Inc Concord, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Friendshipworks Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,351,992 | $258,911 | $267,812 | $200,000 | 18 | $230,207 | $230,466 | $239,327 |
| 2024 | $3,361,435 | $292,231 | $245,086 | $188,000 | 15 | $217,506 | $262,826 | $232,318 |
| 2023 | $3,314,528 | $129,893 | $249,233 | $195,000 | 17 | $222,053 | $103,041 | $214,797 |
| 2022 | $3,434,802 | $164,845 | $272,045 | $210,000 | 16 | $238,571 | $137,979 | $223,633 |
| 2021 | $3,541,748 | $361,229 | $230,978 | $170,000 | 14 | $201,231 | $334,158 | $239,097 |
| 2020 | $3,412,500 | $205,291 | $245,090 | $195,000 | 13 | — | $177,948 | $207,014 |
| 2019 | $3,453,306 | $212,161 | $228,520 | $165,000 | 11 | — | $202,129 | $211,345 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John W Boynton Fund reported a distributable amount of $239K 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
In describing her bequest, Dora Carter Boynton asked that the fund consider “organizations which benefit poor, needy and deserving persons and particularly those of advanced years and gentility,” with special consideration for charitable organizations serving Athol.
The program descriptions list arts, culture and humanities; education; environment; health; and human services. The fund’s 2025 recipients included organizations serving diverse communities, addressing hunger, providing housing, and supporting older adults. For example, the Southeast Asian Coalition of Central MA says it helps Southeast Asians in Central Massachusetts become successful citizens while maintaining their cultural identity and promoting civic engagement. Open Table says it addresses local hunger by providing healthy food in a welcoming environment. NewVue Communities says it develops quality housing, creates economic opportunities, and fosters civic engagement in North Central Massachusetts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 18 grants totaling $200,000. Awards ranged from $9,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. All reported grant dollars went to Massachusetts recipients. The listed 2025 grants were for unrestricted general support.
The largest award was $25,000 to United Way North Central Massachusetts in Fitchburg. Other notable grants included $15,000 to the Southeast Asian Coalition of Central MA in Worcester and $12,000 to North Quabbin Citizen Advocacy in Orange. The fund also gave $10,000 each to organizations including Mount Pleasant Home, Life Path, Mystic Valley Elder Services, 2Life Communities, NewVue Communities, Open Table, FriendshipWorks, Hearth, and Open Door Cape Ann Food Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
John W Boynton Fund's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$36K (2019) → $42K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $42K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John W Boynton Fund
How much does John W Boynton Fund give each year?
John W Boynton Fund gave $200K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $188K across 15 grants.
What is John W Boynton Fund's typical grant size?
John W Boynton Fund's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,111, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John W Boynton Fund that year got $10K on average.
Where does John W Boynton Fund give grants?
John W Boynton Fund gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants) and Framingham, MA (2 grants).
Does John W Boynton Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John W Boynton Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John W Boynton Fund's largest grantees?
John W Boynton Fund's largest 2025 grantees include United Way North Central Massachusetts ($25,000), Southeast Asian Coalition of Central MA ($15,000) and North Quabbin Citizen Advocacy ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John W Boynton Fund?
John W Boynton Fund reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $230K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $239K (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 W Boynton Fund fund?
In describing her bequest, Dora Carter Boynton asked that the fund consider “organizations which benefit poor, needy and deserving persons and particularly those of advanced years and gentility,” with special consideration for charitable organizations serving Athol. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John W Boynton Fund?
The 2025 filing names Michael Innocenti as the contact and states that an application will be mailed after he is contacted. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John W Boynton Fund's EIN?
John W Boynton Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6036706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 2, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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