The Boardman Family Foundation # 531

PITTSBURGH, PA EIN: 13-7166339

The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 is a private foundation established in 1998 and located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a primary focus on grantmaking and philanthropy.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.7M

+1.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$532K

+6.4% YoY

Grant Count

-9.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$28K

+17.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 reported a distributable amount of $632K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Grantmaking

The foundation makes annual grants totaling approximately $390,000. Recent grants awarded in 2025 include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations in multiple states, with documented grantmaking to organizations in Vermont and other regions.

Grant Distribution by State

Vermont $1.3M (49%)

Connecticut $1.0M (40%)

Massachusetts $100K (4%)

New York $76K (3%)

New Hampshire $50K (2%)

Rhode Island $40K (2%)

Virginia $30K (1%)

States

Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire New York Rhode Island Virginia Vermont

Cities

ArlingtonBostonColchesterCos CobEast DorsetGreenwichHanoverLexingtonMendonMiddleburyNew YorkNewportPlymouthPoughkeepsieStamfordWallingford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending May 2025:

Total Assets: $8,696,308
Total Revenues: $744,838
Total Expenses: $619,739
Number of Employees: 1

The foundation maintains a strong financial position with assets significantly exceeding annual disbursements, indicating capacity for sustained grantmaking.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$8,696,308	$8,573,027	$7,625,527
Revenue	$744,838	$1,525,085	$706,651
Expenses	$619,739	$576,293	$661,734
Qualifying Distributions	$548,809	$511,823	$611,023
Net Investment Income	$685,250	$1,474,581	$660,897
Distributable Amount	$631,722	$542,856	$515,700

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

100 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Second Chance Animal Center ($106,000), Planned Parenthood of Northern Ne ($80,000), Middlebury College ($55,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL CENTER ARLINGTON, VT	GENERAL OPERATING	$106,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NORTHERN NE COLCHESTER, VT	GENERAL OPERATING	$80,000
SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY NEWPORT, RI	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
GREENWICH UNITED WAY GREENWICH, CT	GENERAL OPERATING	$45,000
CHRIST CHURCH GREENWICH GREENWICH, CT	GENERAL OPERATING	$20,000
MEALS ON WHEELS OF GREENWICH GREENWICH, CT	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR GREENWICH, CT	GENERAL OPERATING	$45,000
SHOREWALKERS INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$6,000
FRIENDS OF NATHANIEL WITHERELL GREENWICH, CT	GENERAL OPERATING	$40,000
GREEN MOUNTAIN PUG RESCUE MENDON, VT	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Michael Stagis serves as Vice President of the foundation. The foundation is administered by BNY Mellon N.A. and BNY Mellon NA as trustees.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Nancy Boardman	CO-TRUSTEE	3	—
James R Boardman	CO-TRUSTEE	3	—
BNY MELLON N A	CO-TRUSTEE	1	$69,465

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from The Boardman Family Foundation # 531?

The foundation makes annual grants totaling approximately $390,000. Recent grants awarded in 2025 include: • Bennington County Humane Society: $106,000 (General Operating) • Middlebury College: $55,000 (General Operating) • River House Adult Day Center: $50,000 (General Operating) The foundation distributed additional grants beyond these three recipients, with a total of 13 grants made in the most recent reporting period.

Where does The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 make grants?

The foundation supports organizations in multiple states, with documented grantmaking to organizations in Vermont and other regions.

What size grants does The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 award?

In 2025, The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 awarded 19 grants totaling $532K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 reported a distributable amount of $632K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Boardman Family Foundation # 531's EIN?

The Boardman Family Foundation # 531's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7166339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.