The Boger Charitable Trust
The Boger Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Massachusetts. In 2025, it made 43 grants totaling $252,625 to charitable organizations, including hospitals, community-service organizations, schools, and cultural institutions.
The Boger Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Boger Charitable Trust gave $253K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $252,625
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,875
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,040
- Total assets
- $1,269,613
- -13.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (6 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (88% 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 Boger Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 59 Harvest Circle, Lincoln, MA 01773
Phone: (617) 945-5666
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Boger Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McLean Hospital ($61K). Together the top 10 received $212K.
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 218 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 6% to Texas, 4% to Washington, DC, and 1% each to New York and New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Boger Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 43 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). 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 $219K (2020) to $253K (2025). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McLean Hospital Belmont, MA | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectives/ research/ benefitting those in need | $61,157 |
| Emerson Hospital Concord, MA | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectives/ research/ benefitting those in need | $52,821 |
| Runway for Recovery Newburyport, MA | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectives/ research/ benefitting those in need | $31,280 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectives/ research/ benefitting those in need | $15,000 |
| Partnership of Native Americans Addison, TX | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectives/ research/ benefitting those in need | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectives/ research/ benefitting those in need | $10,444 |
| Meadowbrook School Weston, MA | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectives/ research/ benefitting those in need | $10,000 |
| Concord Museum Concord, MA | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectives/ research/ benefitting those in need | $5,500 |
| Cradles to Crayons Brighton, MA | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectives/ research/ benefitting those in need | $5,500 |
| Trinitarian Congregational Church Wayland, MA | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectives/ research/ benefitting those in need | $5,356 |
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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 | $1,269,613 | $2,501 | $283,690 | $252,625 | 43 | $252,625 | $34,719 | $158,864 |
| 2024 | $1,459,427 | $198,746 | $274,710 | $251,558 | 45 | $251,558 | $175,633 | $151,860 |
| 2023 | $1,486,326 | $59,799 | $274,736 | $246,584 | 40 | $246,584 | $31,738 | $140,913 |
| 2022 | $1,702,338 | $69,600 | $254,285 | $222,509 | 47 | $222,509 | $41,724 | $154,741 |
| 2021 | $1,884,004 | $55,873 | $284,752 | $248,017 | 43 | $248,017 | $24,463 | $189,813 |
| 2020 | $2,103,979 | $211,242 | $268,506 | $218,826 | 41 | — | $165,258 | $153,122 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Boger Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $159K 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 mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, breast cancer support, emergency food relief, children’s essential needs, education, and the arts. These are descriptions of recipient organizations, not stated focus areas of the trust.
For example, Emerson Hospital describes its mission as delivering high-quality, safe, cost-effective care and maintaining a professional, respectful environment. Runway for Recovery says it supports families through breast cancer with community events and services. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Cradles to Crayons says it supplies essential items to children in low-income or homeless situations. Boston Debate League describes its mission as preparing young people for college, careers, and civic engagement through debate-inspired learning.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 43 grants totaling $252,625. Grants ranged from $100 to $61,157, with a median grant of $1,040.
The largest reported grants included $61,157 to McLean Hospital, $52,821 to Emerson Hospital, $31,280 to Runway for Recovery, and $15,000 each to the Museum of Fine Arts and Partnership of Native Americans. Other notable grants included $10,444 to World Central Kitchen and $10,000 to Meadowbrook School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William P Boger III and Barbara C Boger as trustees.
The Boger Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara C. Boger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William P. Boger III
Trustee
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 Boger Charitable Trust
How much does The Boger Charitable Trust give each year?
The Boger Charitable Trust gave $253K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $252K across 45 grants.
What is The Boger Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Boger Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,040, and its average grant was $5,875, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Boger Charitable Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Boger Charitable Trust give grants?
The Boger Charitable Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (11 grants), Concord, MA (5 grants), Newburyport, MA (5 grants) and Cambridge, MA (3 grants).
Does The Boger Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Boger Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Boger Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Boger Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include McLean Hospital ($61,157), Emerson Hospital ($52,821) and Runway for Recovery ($31,280), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Boger Charitable Trust?
The Boger Charitable Trust reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $253K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Boger Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, breast cancer support, emergency food relief, children’s essential needs, education, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Boger Charitable Trust?
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Boger Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Boger Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2776296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Boger Charitable Trust 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Boger Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-boger-charitable-trust-morg_a644825d6c64458db8609f97e6cdaed0
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