The Boeckman Family Foundation
The Boeckman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including literature, conservation, museums, education, and the arts.
The Boeckman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Boeckman Family Foundation gave $468K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state Tennessee. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $468,135
- +24.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,101
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,887,186
- +12.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (37% 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 Boeckman Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing names Elizabeth Boeckman as the contact. It says the application format is flexible, but materials must show the need and purpose for the funds and the applicant’s ability to provide information about their use for the specified purpose. The foundation may request additional information. All contributions must be qualifying distributions for the foundation.
- Contact
Application contact: Elizabeth Boeckman
Mailing address: 3838 Oak Lawn Ave Ste1450, Dallas, TX 75219-4521
Phone: (214) 522-8292
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Boeckman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The University of the South ($175K). Together the top 10 received $431K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 165 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in Tennessee (37%), Virginia (22%), Texas (15%), New Mexico (10%), and North Carolina (4%). These figures describe recipient locations, not necessarily the locations where funded activities take place.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Boeckman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 27 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 159% 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 $265K (2023) to $543K (2020). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $468K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of the South Sewanee, TN | For Thomas M Carlson Chair Amer Lit | $175,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Texas Arlington, VA | For Programs | $100,000 |
| Nuevo Mexico Profundo Chamisal, NM | Remudding Mission in Las Trampas NM | $30,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art Dallas, TX | Maya Women Research Assistant | $28,000 |
| Museum of New Mexico Foundation Santa Fe, NM | Moifa Education | $15,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art Dallas, TX | Maya Women Research Assistant | $13,193 |
| Dallas Museum of Art Dallas, TX | Maya Women Research Assistant | $13,192 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | For Marine Lab Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | For Marine Lab Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preserv Washington, DC | For Programs | $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 | $5,887,186 | $1,120,845 | $468,195 | $468,135 | 31 | $468,135 | $973,171 | $293,769 |
| 2024 | $5,243,253 | $542,963 | $377,030 | $377,000 | 27 | $377,000 | $447,630 | $275,941 |
| 2023 | $5,077,320 | $216,088 | $269,022 | $264,500 | 21 | $264,500 | $179,461 | $250,255 |
| 2022 | $5,277,747 | $478,018 | $337,704 | $322,500 | 30 | $322,500 | $445,460 | $228,698 |
| 2021 | $4,989,940 | $924,446 | $366,030 | $366,000 | 56 | $366,000 | $806,711 | $288,794 |
| 2020 | $4,431,524 | $186,802 | $543,274 | $543,250 | 42 | — | $50,312 | $261,397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Boeckman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $294K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 grants include support for a university chair in American literature, conservation programs, museum education and research, marine lab programs, and a book festival.
Among its grantees, the Dallas Museum of Art describes its work as placing art and diverse communities at the center of its activities and presenting art across cultures and time. The Museum of New Mexico Foundation says it supports the Museum of New Mexico system, including through exhibition and education funding. The Texas Book Festival says it connects authors and readers through experiences celebrating literacy, ideas, and imagination. Tampa Bay Watch says it works to foster a healthy Tampa Bay watershed through restoration, education, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $468,135. Grants ranged from $250 to $175,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $175,000 to The University of the South for the Thomas M. Carlson Chair in American Literature; $100,000 to The Nature Conservancy Texas for programs; and $30,000 to Nuevo Mexico Profundo for “remudding mission in Las Trampas NM.” Other reported grants included $28,000 to the Dallas Museum of Art for a Maya women research assistant, $15,000 to the Museum of New Mexico Foundation for MOIFA education, and $10,000 to the Texas Book Festival for the Laura Bush Legacy Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Boeckman as president and Kathryn B Howd as secretary and treasurer.
The Boeckman Family Foundation is led by Elizabeth Boeckman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Boeckman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathryn B. Howd
Secretary & T
Secretary & T → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Secretary & T, 2023
On filings since 2020
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 The Boeckman Family Foundation
How much does The Boeckman Family Foundation give each year?
The Boeckman Family Foundation gave $468K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $377K across 27 grants.
What is The Boeckman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Boeckman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,101, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Boeckman Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Boeckman Family Foundation give grants?
The Boeckman Family Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (22%) and Texas (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (5 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants), Durham, NC (2 grants) and Santa Fe, NM (2 grants).
Does The Boeckman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of The Boeckman Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "For Programs" (16 grants) and "Maya Women Research Assistant" (3 grants).
Who are The Boeckman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Boeckman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The University of the South ($175,000), The Nature Conservancy Texas ($100,000) and Dallas Museum of Art ($54,385 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Boeckman Family Foundation?
The Boeckman Family Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $468K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $294K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Boeckman Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 grants include support for a university chair in American literature, conservation programs, museum education and research, marine lab programs, and a book festival. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Boeckman Family Foundation?
The 2025 filing names Elizabeth Boeckman as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Boeckman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Boeckman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2766894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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