The Bocina Family Foundation Inc
The Bocina Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Far Hills, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $616K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Bocina Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bocina Family Foundation Inc gave $89K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $88,500
- +75.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,063
- +250.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $615,967
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Bocina Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation of Morristown Memorial Center ($30K). Together the top 8 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bocina Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 341% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $136K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation of Morristown Memorial Center Far Hills, NJ | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Univerisity of Colorado Athletics Far Hills, NJ | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Amiableorg Far Hills, NJ | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Somerset YMCA Far Hills, NJ | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Shepherds of Youth Far Hills, NJ | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Far Hills, NJ | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Bright Future Foundation Far Hills, NJ | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Platinum Minds Far Hills, NJ | General Purpose | $1,500 |
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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 | $615,967 | $22,750 | $131,842 | $88,500 | 8 | $110,170 | $1,078 | $32,350 |
| 2023 | $652,531 | $22,244 | $53,747 | $50,500 | 16 | $52,123 | $20,620 | $31,223 |
| 2022 | $640,938 | $24,198 | $137,886 | $135,950 | 12 | $136,917 | $23,229 | $37,005 |
| 2021 | $918,310 | $72,860 | $59,380 | $57,500 | 9 | $58,440 | $71,920 | $47,096 |
| 2020 | $945,863 | $33,408 | $53,781 | $49,500 | 14 | — | $31,267 | $42,432 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bocina Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bocina Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Curtin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brenda Curnin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bruce Bocina
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Casper Bocina (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.
Frequently asked questions about The Bocina Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Bocina Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bocina Family Foundation Inc gave $89K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 16 grants.
What is The Bocina Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Bocina Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,500, and its average grant was $11,063, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bocina Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Bocina Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Far Hills, NJ (8 grants).
Does The Bocina Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bocina Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bocina Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Bocina Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Foundation of Morristown Memorial Center ($30,000), Univerisity of Colorado Athletics ($20,000) and Amiableorg ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bocina Family Foundation Inc?
The Bocina Family Foundation Inc reported $616K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Bocina Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bocina Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3514672. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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