Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation
The Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation is a private foundation based in Olympia, Washington. It makes grants to nonprofit organizations working in education, the environment, the arts, and social justice.
Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation gave $243K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Washington. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $242,500
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,543
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,532,246
- +35.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (32% 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 Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes grants only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The foundation does not provide further application-process or materials information in the available statements.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7507 Boston Harbor Rd Ne, Olympia, WA 98506-9720
Phone: (360) 719-9712
Website: https://www.boydstonfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Illinois Institute of Technology ($31K). Together the top 10 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 116 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Olympia, Washington. Its 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states; by grant dollars, the reported shares were Washington 32%, California 29%, Illinois 26%, New Hampshire 6%, and Tennessee 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 23 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2020) to $250K (2021). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $243K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $31,000 |
| University of Chicago Booth School Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital Olympia, WA | unrestricted | $12,500 |
| University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | unrestricted | $12,500 |
| San Jose Museum of Art San Jose, CA | unrestricted | $12,000 |
| The Tech Museum of Innovation San Jose, CA | unrestricted | $12,000 |
| San Jose Stage Company San Jose, CA | unrestricted | $12,000 |
| South Puget Sound Salmon EG Olympia, WA | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Semperivens Fund Los Altos, CA | unrestricted | $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 | $4,532,246 | $511,849 | $259,813 | $242,500 | 23 | $259,813 | $494,536 | $183,997 |
| 2024 | $3,351,119 | $58,836 | $235,758 | $229,500 | 22 | $229,500 | $52,578 | $161,461 |
| 2023 | $3,391,571 | $-394,460 | $235,366 | $229,500 | 22 | $229,500 | $27,034 | $157,212 |
| 2022 | $3,087,249 | $694,002 | $256,893 | $244,500 | 24 | $256,893 | $681,609 | $174,034 |
| 2021 | $4,724,209 | $947,278 | $259,540 | $250,000 | 25 | $259,540 | $937,738 | $202,726 |
| 2020 | $3,751,295 | $19,349 | $203,760 | $200,000 | 24 | — | $15,589 | $167,013 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation reported a distributable amount of $184K 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
The foundation states that its goal is to support nonprofit organizations working in education, the environment, the arts, and social justice. Its 2025 grants included educational institutions, arts organizations, environmental organizations, and social-benefit organizations.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The Illinois Institute of Technology says it provides education in scientific, technological, and professional fields and fosters knowledge creation and innovation. The San Jose Stage Company describes its work as live theatre for the benefit of actors, directors, and the public. The Hands On Children’s Museum says it promotes curiosity, creativity, and learning through interactive exhibits and programs. The Center for Whale Research says it studies and conserves Pacific Northwest killer whale populations, with a primary focus on the endangered Southern Resident killer whales.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $242,500. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $31,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest reported 2025 grants were $31,000 to the Illinois Institute of Technology and $25,000 to the University of Chicago Booth School, both in Chicago; $15,000 to Dartmouth College in Hanover; and $12,500 each to Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia and the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. The San Jose Museum of Art, The Tech Museum of Innovation, and San Jose Stage Company each received $12,000. The Center for Whale Research and Hands On Children’s Museum each received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Anar Kotadia as director, Mark Boydston as president, Shiraz Kotadia as vice president, and Grace Brewer as secretary. The foundation’s website also identifies these individuals as directors.
Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation is led by Mark Boydston, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Boydston
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anar Kotadia
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Brewer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shiraz Kotadia
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation
How much does Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation give each year?
Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation gave $243K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $230K across 22 grants.
What is Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,543, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation give grants?
Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation's top state is Washington, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (29%) and Illinois (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (4 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants), Olympia, WA (3 grants) and Tacoma, WA (2 grants).
Does Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Illinois Institute of Technology ($31,000), University of Chicago Booth School ($25,000) and Dartmouth College ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation?
Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $260K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its goal is to support nonprofit organizations working in education, the environment, the arts, and social justice. Its 2025 grants included educational institutions, arts organizations, environmental organizations, and social-benefit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation?
The foundation makes grants 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 Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation's EIN?
Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2396839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
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