Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation
The Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Chesterfield, Missouri. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation reported that it had distributed all its assets and that its directors agreed to terminate it. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation gave $6.5M across 17 grants in 2022 (avg $382K), mostly in Missouri. 18% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $6,490,182
- +1520.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 17
- -78.2% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $381,775
- +7334.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $102,492
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (86% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing reports termination, so this is not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 465 Steeple Lane, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Phone: (636) 532-8959
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jewish Federation of St Louis ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $6.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
248 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 228 grants of 248 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 8% to Washington, DC, and 6% to New York. Illinois and Virginia each accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $484K; repeat grants $360K. How we count
Medians: $498K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 76% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving grew 1554% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $392K (2019) to $6.5M (2022). In 2022 it made 17 grants totaling $6.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Preserve and enhance jewish life in st. Louis, israel and around the world | $2,084,651 |
| Congregation Shaare Emeth St. Louis, MO | To create a compassionate and inclusive community that makes judaism meaningful | $1,402,740 |
| Jewish Family Services of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Provide quality social services to the jewish & general communities empowering people in need | $852,539 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation St. Louis, MO | Enrich Lives, Save Lives, and Transform Patient Care | $498,285 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | To Support Holocaust Education and Survivors | $498,080 |
| Jewish Council for Public Affairs New York, NY | To represent the organized American jewish community in addressing community relations | $300,000 |
| American Jewish Committee St. Louis, MO | Global advocacy to enhance the well-being of the jewish people and israel | $257,125 |
| Jewish Community Center St. Louis, MO | Support for the Book Festival | $151,515 |
| American Technion Society New York, NY | Promote, encourage and advance technological, scientific and industrial education | $102,492 |
| Repertory Theatre of St Louis St. Louis, MO | To Support the Arts | $100,122 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $144,946 | $6,527,888 | $6,490,182 | 17 | $6,490,182 | $130,843 | $228,070 |
| 2021 | $5,053,627 | $413,661 | $427,617 | $400,550 | 78 | $400,550 | $394,194 | $342,792 |
| 2020 | $5,067,583 | $161,630 | $449,757 | $426,550 | 76 | — | $143,223 | $298,175 |
| 2019 | $5,355,710 | $168,449 | $416,451 | $392,400 | 77 | — | $149,998 | $292,842 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $228K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2022 grants supported organizations working in Jewish community life and services, health care, Holocaust education, public affairs, arts, senior services, and community funding.
Grantee descriptions provide examples of that work. The Jewish Federation of St. Louis says it mobilizes community resources to preserve and enhance Jewish life in St. Louis, Israel, and around the world. Jewish Family Services of St. Louis describes services including a food pantry, older adult and clinical services, and safety-net programs. The Jewish Council for Public Affairs says it works to strengthen the Jewish community relations network and advance a just, democratic, and pluralistic society. The St. Louis Jewish Community Center says it enriches lives, builds community, promotes inclusivity, and creates meaningful Jewish experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $6,490,182. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $2,084,651, with a median of $102,492. Its largest grants included $2,084,651 to Jewish Federation of St. Louis, $1,402,740 to Congregation Shaare Emeth, $852,539 to Jewish Family Services of St. Louis, and $498,285 to Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation. It also gave $498,080 to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and $300,000 to the Jewish Council for Public Affairs.
The foundation’s reported grantmaking was $400,550 across 78 grants in 2021 and $426,550 across 76 grants in 2020. The 2022 filing states that the foundation made a complete distribution of its assets through grants paid during the year or approved for future payment, then agreed to terminate.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed David Bohm, Robert Bohm (recorded as “ROBERT BOHM DEC 012023”), and Mimi Margulies as directors.
Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
David Bohm
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Margulies
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bohm Dec
Director
New on the 2022 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert Bohm (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Leona Bohm (2019) — Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation
How much does Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation give each year?
Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation gave $6.5M across 17 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $401K across 78 grants.
What is Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $102,492, and its average grant was $381,775, across 17 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation that year got $484K on average.
Where does Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation give grants?
Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (8%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (12 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Jewish Federation of St Louis ($2,084,651), Congregation Shaare Emeth ($1,402,740) and Jewish Family Services of St Louis ($852,539), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2022 grants supported organizations working in Jewish community life and services, health care, Holocaust education, public affairs, arts, senior services, and community funding. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $228K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6355629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 4, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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