The Bomar Foundation
The Bomar Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Florida, New York, Kansas, and Maryland.
The Bomar Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bomar Foundation gave $110K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Florida. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,750
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,317
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,572,005
- -4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (68% 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 Bomar Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2136 Nw 60Th Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33496-2647
Phone: (561) 988-7118
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bomar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation ($35K). Together the top 10 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 23% to New York, 5% to Kansas, and 5% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bomar Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $80K (2021) to $110K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $35,000 |
| Buoniconti Fund Miami, FL | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $10,000 |
| Chiera Foundation Coconut Creek, FL | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $10,000 |
| George Snow Scholarship Fund Inc Boca Raton, FL | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $9,000 |
| Boca Raton Police Department Boca Raton, FL | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $5,000 |
| Sloan Kettering Cancer Hospital New York, NY | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $5,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign War Topeka, KS | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $5,000 |
| Yellow Ribbon Fund Bethesda, MD | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $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 | $2,572,005 | $115,357 | $231,379 | $109,750 | 15 | $149,785 | $84,227 | $132,166 |
| 2023 | $2,687,063 | $77,597 | $220,731 | $92,700 | 16 | $132,735 | $59,440 | $134,776 |
| 2022 | $2,829,277 | $590,078 | $211,549 | $91,500 | 16 | $131,535 | $532,161 | $136,385 |
| 2021 | $2,453,816 | $177,922 | $198,200 | $79,600 | 15 | $119,635 | $120,678 | $141,085 |
| 2020 | $2,466,306 | $416,048 | $205,613 | $85,250 | 17 | — | $357,723 | $117,969 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bomar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in health care, cancer research, scholarships, emergency services, and support for veterans and service members.
Among the grantees described in their own words, the George Snow Scholarship Fund says it provides personalized scholarships and support services to improve lives and create generational change. The Chiera Family Foundation says it raises money for cancer research and a camp for children with cancer. The Yellow Ribbon Fund describes its work as supporting wounded, ill, and injured American service members and their families and caregivers through recovery and reintegration.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $109,750. Grants ranged from $250 to $35,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $35,000 to Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation; $10,000 each to Buoniconti Fund, Chiera Foundation, Tunnels to Towers Foundation, and George Snow Scholarship Fund; and $9,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to Boca Raton Police Department, Sloan Kettering Cancer Hospital, Veterans of Foreign War, and Yellow Ribbon Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert A Haupt was listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
The Bomar Foundation is led by Robert A. Haupt, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert A. Haupt
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $100K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Robert a Haupt (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Bomar Foundation
How much does The Bomar Foundation give each year?
The Bomar Foundation gave $110K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $93K across 16 grants.
What is The Bomar Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bomar Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,317, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bomar Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Bomar Foundation give grants?
The Bomar Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does The Bomar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Bomar Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose" (15 grants).
Who are The Bomar Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bomar Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation ($35,000), Buoniconti Fund ($10,000) and Chiera Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bomar Foundation?
The Bomar Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bomar Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in health care, cancer research, scholarships, emergency services, and support for veterans and service members. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bomar Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Bomar Foundation's EIN?
The Bomar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6425333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bomar 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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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 Bomar Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bomar-foundation-morg_35f294d088be4e0896c11f5cef4311de
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