The Boardman Family Foundation # 531
The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York.
The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 at a glance
In short: The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 gave $532K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Vermont. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $532,000
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -9.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,000
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $8,696,308
- +1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (50% 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 The Boardman Family Foundation # 531
- 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: Bny Mellon Na - PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (212) 922-8935
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Second Chance Animal Center ($106K). Together the top 10 received $481K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 100 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont and 41% to recipients in Connecticut. Massachusetts received 4%, New Hampshire 2%, and New York 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 19 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $460K (2021) to $600K (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $532K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Chance Animal Center Arlington, VT | General Operating | $106,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern NE Colchester, VT | General Operating | $80,000 |
| Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | General Operating | $55,000 |
| River House Adult Day Center Cos Cob, CT | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Greenwich United Way Greenwich, CT | General Operating | $45,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Greenwich, CT | General Operating | $45,000 |
| Friends of Nathaniel Witherell Greenwich, CT | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Christ Church Greenwich Greenwich, CT | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Dorset Equine Rescue East Dorset, VT | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Friends of Baseball Ireland Corp Plymouth, MA | General Operating | $20,000 |
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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 | $8,696,308 | $744,838 | $619,739 | $532,000 | 19 | $548,809 | $685,250 | $631,722 |
| 2024 | $8,573,027 | $1,525,085 | $576,293 | $500,000 | 21 | $511,823 | $1,474,581 | $542,856 |
| 2023 | $7,625,527 | $706,651 | $661,734 | $600,000 | 22 | $611,023 | $660,897 | $515,700 |
| 2022 | $7,581,712 | $1,133,923 | $639,273 | $522,000 | 21 | $539,769 | $1,060,280 | $613,392 |
| 2021 | $7,066,174 | $723,530 | $540,921 | $460,000 | 17 | — | $651,543 | $546,252 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span a range of services. For example, Neighbor to Neighbor says it improves the lives of residents in need in the Greenwich area by providing access to food, clothing, and basic living essentials. Friends of Nathaniel Witherell says it raises funds for a skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation center and works to enhance residents’ quality of life. Project Music says it provides free music education, instruments, mentoring, and performance opportunities to Stamford youth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $532,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $106,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest listed awards were $106,000 to Second Chance Animal Center, $80,000 to Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, and $55,000 to Middlebury College, all for general operating support. Other notable awards included $50,000 to River House Adult Day Center and $45,000 each to Greenwich United Way and Neighbor to Neighbor, also for general operating support. The foundation also gave $10,000 to Project Music and $5,000 each to Salve Regina University and Green Mountain Pug Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Boardman and James R. Boardman as co-trustees and BNY Mellon N.A. as co-trustee.
The Boardman Family Foundation # 531's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$89K (2022) → $69K (2025)
James R Boardman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Boardman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $69K, to BNY Mellon N a (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Boardman Family Foundation # 531
How much does The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 give each year?
The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 gave $532K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $500K across 21 grants.
What is The Boardman Family Foundation # 531's typical grant size?
The Boardman Family Foundation # 531's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,000, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 give grants?
The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 gives mostly in Vermont: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (5 grants) and Hanover, NH (2 grants).
Does The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Boardman Family Foundation # 531's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Boardman Family Foundation # 531's largest grantees?
The Boardman Family Foundation # 531's largest 2025 grantees include Second Chance Animal Center ($106,000), Planned Parenthood of Northern NE ($80,000) and Middlebury College ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Boardman Family Foundation # 531?
The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $549K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $632K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span a range of services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Boardman Family Foundation # 531?
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 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.
Does The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 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 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Boardman Family Foundation # 531 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-boardman-family-foundation-531-morg_5520f68dc63f49599b714d74a3e25a38
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