Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation

Grantmaker Chesterfield, MO EIN: 43-6355629

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.

Key facts about Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation

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 filing.

EIN
43-6355629
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2022
Annual giving (2022)
$6,490,182
Grants made (2022)
17
Average grant
$381,775
Median grant
$102,492
New grantees (estimate)
18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2022)
Primary geography
Missouri (86% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$6.5M

+1520.3% YoY

Grant Count

17

-78.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$382K

+7334.4% YoY

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. 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

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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.

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.

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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

11states

Share of all 17 itemized 2022 grant dollars.

Cities

St. LouisNew YorkWashingtonChesterfieldBellinghamBooneCambridgeDallasJefferson CityManchesterNorthbrookWildwoodMerrifieldChicagoKingdom CityLittle RockLos AngelesSeattle

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M$8M77 grants201976 grants202078 grants202117 grants2022

From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $392K (2019) to $6.5M (2022). In 2022 it made 17 grants totaling $6.5M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2022

Jewish Federation of St Louis: $2.1MJewish Federation of St Louis$2.1MCongregation Shaare Emeth: $1.4MCongregation Shaare Emeth$1.4MJewish Family Services of St Louis: $853KJewish Family Services of StLouis$853KBarnes Jewish Hospital Foundation: $498KBarnes Jewish HospitalFoundation$498KUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum: $498KUnited States HolocaustMemorial Museum$498KJewish Council for Public Affairs: $300KJewish Council for PublicAffairs$300KAmerican Jewish Committee: $257KAmerican Jewish Committee$257KJewish Community Center: $152KJewish Community Center$152KAmerican Technion Society: $102KAmerican Technion Society$102KRepertory Theatre of St Louis: $100KRepertory Theatre of St Louis$100K

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

228<$50K8$50–100K5$100–250K4$250–500K1$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 228 grants of 248 (92%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of St Louis St. Louis, MOPreserve and enhance jewish life in st. Louis, israel and around the world$2,084,651
Congregation Shaare Emeth St. Louis, MOTo create a compassionate and inclusive community that makes judaism meaningful$1,402,740
Jewish Family Services of St Louis St. Louis, MOProvide quality social services to the jewish & general communities empowering people in need$852,539
Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation St. Louis, MOEnrich Lives, Save Lives, and Transform Patient Care$498,285
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DCTo Support Holocaust Education and Survivors$498,080
Jewish Council for Public Affairs New York, NYTo represent the organized American jewish community in addressing community relations$300,000
American Jewish Committee St. Louis, MOGlobal advocacy to enhance the well-being of the jewish people and israel$257,125
Jewish Community Center St. Louis, MOSupport for the Book Festival$151,515
American Technion Society New York, NYPromote, encourage and advance technological, scientific and industrial education$102,492
Repertory Theatre of St Louis St. Louis, MOTo Support the Arts$100,122

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grants reported Grant count
2022 $6,490,182 17
2021 $400,550 78
2020 $426,550 76
$0$0.5$1$1.52019202020212022
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 465 Steeple Lane, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Phone: (636) 532-8959

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 filing. 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 filing. 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 filing 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 filing.

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 filing. 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 ↑

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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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