The Boger Charitable Trust
The Boger Charitable Trust is a family foundation established in 1986 in Massachusetts. The organization operates as a philanthropic entity with a broad geographic reach across the United States, supporting various cities and states through grant-making activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$252K
+2.0% YoY
Grant Count
45
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-9.3% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding. In the previous year, the foundation made 17,662 grants. The foundation does not appear to have a specified focus on particular subject areas, indicating a broad philanthropic scope.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide range of locations across the United States, including major urban centers such as New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, as well as smaller towns. The foundation operates in numerous states including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation maintains total assets of approximately $49.1 million. Annual expenses are around $3.77 million, with annual revenue of approximately $1.49 million. The foundation awarded approximately $3.3 million in grants in the most recent reporting year, with an average grant size of $141.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,459,427 | $1,486,326 | $1,702,338 |
| Revenue | $198,746 | $59,799 | $69,600 |
| Expenses | $274,710 | $274,736 | $254,285 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $251,558 | $246,584 | $222,509 |
| Net Investment Income | $175,633 | $31,738 | $41,724 |
| Distributable Amount | $151,860 | $140,913 | $154,741 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by Joshua Boger, who serves as President, Clerk, and Director, and Amy Boger, who serves as Treasurer and Director. Both leaders serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM P BOGER III | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| BARBARA C BOGER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Drs. Amy and Joshua Boger made a $1 million gift to the Boston Arts Academy Foundation, demonstrating the foundation's support for arts education in the Boston area.
Drs. Amy and Joshua Boger Give $1M to Boston Arts Academy Foundation\_ -\Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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