The Boeschenstein Family Foundation
The Boeschenstein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Perrysburg, Ohio. It makes charitable contributions to organizations including arts, education, and community organizations, as reflected in its 2024 grants.
The Boeschenstein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Boeschenstein Family Foundation gave $140K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Ohio. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,250
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,896
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,774,335
- -3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (29% 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 The Boeschenstein Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1011 Sandusky Street L, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Phone: (419) 872-7300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Boeschenstein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Institute for Ethno Medicine ($20K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 191 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Ohio, and its 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Ohio accounted for 29% of grant dollars, followed by Wyoming (15%), and California, Connecticut, and Michigan (11% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Boeschenstein Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 36 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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 $110K (2020) to $140K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Ethno Medicine Jackson, WY | Charitable Contributions | $20,000 |
| Toledo Museum of Art Toledo, OH | Charitable Contributions | $16,000 |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $12,000 |
| Maine Policy Institute Portland, ME | Charitable Contributions | $12,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio Garfield Heights, OH | Charitable Contributions | $10,000 |
| Waveny Park Conservancy New Canaan, CT | Charitable Contributions | $7,500 |
| The Henry Ford Dearborn, MI | Charitable Contributions | $6,250 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy Midland, MI | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| Rainier Scholars Seattle, WA | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| St Lawrence University Canton, NY | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,774,335 | $75,732 | $152,178 | $140,250 | 36 | $141,285 | $65,888 | $138,173 |
| 2023 | $1,845,060 | $91,038 | $149,292 | $137,750 | 37 | $138,761 | $85,309 | $124,377 |
| 2022 | $1,910,565 | $89,095 | $144,447 | $128,750 | 44 | $128,750 | $76,510 | $129,063 |
| 2021 | $1,965,917 | $178,044 | $139,550 | $126,000 | 37 | $126,000 | $166,091 | $139,853 |
| 2020 | $1,927,423 | $100,043 | $124,420 | $110,250 | 37 | — | $86,473 | $123,171 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Boeschenstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of work: the Los Angeles LGBT Center says it works toward a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society; Waveny Park Conservancy says it restores and enhances Waveny Park in New Canaan, Connecticut; and Rainier Scholars says it cultivates the academic potential and leadership skills of underrepresented students. St. Lawrence University and Trinity College describe their work as liberal arts higher education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $140,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median of $2,500. Listed grants were for charitable contributions. Among the largest were $20,000 to the Institute for Ethno Medicine, $16,000 to the Toledo Museum of Art, $12,000 each to the Los Angeles LGBT Center and Maine Policy Institute, and $10,000 to Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio. Other recipients included Waveny Park Conservancy ($7,500), The Henry Ford ($6,250), and Rainier Scholars and St. Lawrence University ($5,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
S Boeschenstein is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Boeschenstein Family Foundation is led by S. Boeschenstein, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
S. Boeschenstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Boeschenstein Family Foundation
How much does The Boeschenstein Family Foundation give each year?
The Boeschenstein Family Foundation gave $140K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $138K across 37 grants.
What is The Boeschenstein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Boeschenstein Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,896, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Boeschenstein Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Boeschenstein Family Foundation give grants?
The Boeschenstein Family Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wyoming (15%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (4 grants), Toledo, OH (3 grants), Port Townsend, WA (3 grants) and Jackson, WY (2 grants).
Who are The Boeschenstein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Boeschenstein Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Institute for Ethno Medicine ($20,000), Toledo Museum of Art ($16,000) and Los Angeles LGBT Center ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Boeschenstein Family Foundation?
The Boeschenstein Family Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $141K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Boeschenstein Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Boeschenstein Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Boeschenstein Family Foundation's EIN?
The Boeschenstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1195114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Boeschenstein Family Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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