John W Boynton Fund

Foundation · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 04-6036706

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.

Key facts about John W Boynton Fund

EIN: 04-6036706
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $188,000
Grants made (2024): 15
Average grant: $12,533
Median grant: $10,000
New grantees (estimate): 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024)
Total assets: $3,361,435
Primary geography: Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who John W Boynton Fund funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for John W Boynton Fund's 15 itemized 2024 grants were Massachusetts (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants), Greenfield, MA (2 grants) and Athol, MA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is John W Boynton Fund open to new grantees?

27%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $11K. How we count

Medians: $14K first-time, $10K repeat.

60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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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

-11.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+9.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John W Boynton Fund reported a distributable amount of $232K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

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

** The foundation supports both program/project funding and general operating support

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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

Massachusetts $188K (100%)

Share of all 15 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Massachusetts

Cities

BostonGreenfieldAtholBrightonFitchburgFraminghamLowellOrangeWorcesterJamaica PlanMaldenWellesleyArlingtonFitzburgGardnerHaverhillJamaica PlainPetersham

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.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Foundation

John W. Boynton Fund Grant: Athol Area Residents

John W Boynton Fund

Amount

US $10,000 - US $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

John W. Boynton Fund Grant: Older Adults in Massachusetts

John W Boynton Fund

Amount

US $10,000 - US $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include United Way North Central Massachusetts ($25,000), Southeast Asian Coalition of Central MA ($20,000), Heywood Healthcare Inc ($18,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNITED WAY NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS Fitchburg, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$25,000
SOUTHEAST ASIAN COALITION OF CENTRAL MA Worcester, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
HEYWOOD HEALTHCARE INC Gardner, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$18,000
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY MEALS PROGRAM Greenfield, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$15,000
ECUMENICAL SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE INC Jamaica Plan, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
LIFE PATH INC Greenfield, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
2LIFE COMMUNITIES INC Brighton, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
FRIENDSHIPWORKS Boston, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
METROWEST LEGAL SERVICES Framingham, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
NORTH QUABBIN CITIZEN ADVOCACY Orange, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000

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

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bank of America	Trustee	1	$40,606

Frequently Asked Questions

What does John W Boynton Fund fund?

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 Massachu…

How do I apply for a grant from John W Boynton Fund?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical grants range from $10,000 to $25,000, with $10,000 being the most common award size. **Grant Types:** The foundation supports both program/project funding and general operating support. **Funding Preferences:** The foundation prioritizes requests for new or special initiatives and capital projects. Requests from individuals and those aimed at influencing policy are not considered. **Recent Grant Activity:** In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $188,000. Rec…

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What size grants does John W Boynton Fund award?

In 2024, John W Boynton Fund awarded 15 grants totaling $188K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John W Boynton Fund required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John W Boynton Fund reported a distributable amount of $232K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.