Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc
Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pittsford, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc gave $117K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $117,400
- +29.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,827
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $2,126,220
- +8.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 35 Whittlers Ridge, Pittsford, NY 14534
Phone: (585) 303-7113
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hochstein School ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 115% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $117K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hochstein School Rochester, NY | Tuition Assistance Program | $20,000 |
| Rochester Education Foundation Rochester, NY | RocCity PlayersYouth Theatre Programs | $20,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| Hochstein School Rochester, NY | Deamseeds | $10,000 |
| Lyons Central School District Lyons, NY | Band Instruments | $10,000 |
| Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | Music Programs | $9,000 |
| Eastman School of Music Rochester, NY | Support for YouthEducation assistanceGeneral Gift | $7,500 |
| Trail Works Inc Williamson, NY | Mural Program | $3,500 |
| Sodus Bay Historical Society Sodus Bay, NY | Summer Band Concerts | $2,500 |
| Lyons Heritage Society Lyons, NY | Peppermint Days Festival Fund Raiser and Media | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,126,220 | $230,356 | $142,247 | $117,400 | 15 | $125,038 | $213,886 | $100,576 |
| 2023 | $1,954,660 | $65,206 | $114,820 | $90,500 | 9 | $99,150 | $50,184 | $92,077 |
| 2022 | $1,831,063 | $130,327 | $117,302 | $92,782 | 13 | $100,232 | $114,863 | $92,699 |
| 2021 | $2,167,935 | $406,863 | $76,348 | $54,500 | 8 | $63,165 | $23,092 | $97,564 |
| 2020 | $1,839,150 | $243,840 | $76,079 | $54,160 | 8 | — | $79,368 | $77,202 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $101K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for tuition assistance, youth theatre, music programs and scholarships, band instruments, a mural program, summer band concerts, and a historical society fundraiser.
Among its grantees, Rochester Education Foundation describes its mission as improving learning and success for Rochester City School students through programs, resources, and partnerships. Sodus Bay Historical Society says it maintains and preserves the historical lighthouse and museum.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $117,400. The grants ranged from $400 to $20,000, with a median grant of $9,000. Notable awards included $20,000 to Hochstein School for its Tuition Assistance Program and $20,000 to Rochester Education Foundation for RocCity Players youth theatre programs. Other grants included $10,000 each to Lyons Central School District for a music scholarship and band instruments, Sodus Central School District for music scholarships, Hochstein School for Deamseeds, and Clyde Savannah School District for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph P Grymin as director and treasurer, and Ann Wick, Pat Gorthy, and Robert J Pizzutiello as directors.
Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph P Grymin
Director Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Pat Gorthy
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Ann Wick
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2024)
Robert J Pizzutiello
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carol Brignall (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Joseph P Grymin (Director treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc
How much does Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc gave $117K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 9 grants.
What is Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,000, and its average grant was $7,827, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (4 grants) and Lyons, NY (3 grants).
Does Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hochstein School ($30,000 across 2 grants), Rochester Education Foundation ($20,000) and Lyons Central School District ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc?
Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for tuition assistance, youth theatre, music programs and scholarships, band instruments, a mural program, summer band concerts, and a historical society fundraiser. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1510757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert G Boehmler Community Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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