The BOK Family Foundation
The Bok Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Canaan, Connecticut. In 2024, it reported $3,894,000 in grants to 34 organizations, including organizations working in education, conservation, the arts, food distribution, and advocacy for victims and survivors.
The BOK Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The BOK Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $115K), mostly in New York. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,894,000
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +112.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $114,529
- -44.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $45,634,977
- +7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (19 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% 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 BOK Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 966, Canaan, CT 06018
Phone: (516) 874-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The BOK Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Museum of Natural History ($675K). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 98 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were concentrated among recipients in New York, which received 85% of the total. Connecticut recipients received 8%, Massachusetts recipients 5%, and California and Pennsylvania recipients 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The BOK Family Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 33 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $65K; repeat grants $190K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $80K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 151% 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 $3.3M (2023) to $4.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | Charitable Contribution - Historical | $675,000 |
| Care New York, NY | Charitable Contribution - Education | $500,000 |
| Success Academy New York, NY | Charitable Contribution - Education | $450,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Gift New York, NY | Charitable Contribution - Environmental | $400,000 |
| New York Public Library New York, NY | Charitable Contribution - Education | $334,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | Charitable contribution - national conservation projects, research and education porgrams | $250,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company New York, NY | Charitable Contribution - NY Theatre | $175,000 |
| Scenic Hudson Poughkeepsie, NY | Charitable Contribution - Conservation | $100,000 |
| Project Sage Laveville, CT | Charitable Contribution - Advocating for Victims and Survivors | $100,000 |
| Barrington Stage Pittsfield, MA | Charitable Contribution - Theatre | $100,000 |
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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 | $45,634,977 | $6,791,732 | $4,957,162 | $3,894,000 | 34 | $3,921,445 | $5,750,020 | $2,597,441 |
| 2023 | $42,478,488 | $9,339,799 | $4,347,044 | $3,285,000 | 16 | $3,299,630 | $8,302,655 | $2,117,460 |
| 2022 | $37,431,884 | $2,463,853 | $4,561,729 | $3,561,000 | 15 | $3,565,725 | $1,563,154 | $2,433,139 |
| 2021 | $39,548,301 | $7,431,746 | $4,344,952 | $3,737,000 | 16 | $3,759,455 | $5,353,874 | $2,597,445 |
| 2020 | $37,000,538 | $6,230,965 | $5,055,461 | $4,295,850 | 17 | — | $3,845,180 | $2,015,006 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The BOK Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational and cultural organizations, conservation work, theatre, food distribution, and advocacy for victims and survivors.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The American Museum of Natural History says it uses scientific research and education to share knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe. The Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, and education. Roundabout Theatre Company says it celebrates theatre through productions, support for playwrights, and education. Project SAGE says it works to end interpersonal and relationship violence and advocates for victims and survivors. Nourish Bridgeport describes its work as food-centered, volunteer-powered, community-anchored direct service.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $3,894,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $675,000, with a median grant of $40,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $675,000 to the American Museum of Natural History, $500,000 to CARE, $450,000 to Success Academy, $400,000 to The Nature Conservancy Gift, and $334,000 to the New York Public Library. Other grants included $250,000 to the Wildlife Conservation Society, $175,000 to Roundabout Theatre Company, and $100,000 each to Scenic Hudson, Project SAGE, Barrington Stage, City Harvest, and the ASPCA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott L. Bok, Roxanne Bok, and Elliot P. Bok as trustees.
The BOK Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elliot P. Bok
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Roxanne Bok
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott L. Bok
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 BOK Family Foundation
How much does The BOK Family Foundation give each year?
The BOK Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.3M across 16 grants.
What is The BOK Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The BOK Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $114,529, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The BOK Family Foundation that year got $65K on average.
Where does The BOK Family Foundation give grants?
The BOK Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Pittsfield, MA (2 grants), Torrington, CT (2 grants) and Sharon, CT (2 grants).
Who are The BOK Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The BOK Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Museum of Natural History ($675,000), Care ($500,000) and Success Academy ($450,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The BOK Family Foundation?
The BOK Family Foundation reported $45.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The BOK Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational and cultural organizations, conservation work, theatre, food distribution, and advocacy for victims and survivors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The BOK Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 BOK Family Foundation's EIN?
The BOK Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6872863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The BOK 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The BOK Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bok-family-foundation-morg_a91fdbb2536e4f01a063257878b927db
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