The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational
The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $362K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $7K.
The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational at a glance
In short: The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational gave $21K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,000
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $361,732
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston College ($4K). Together the top 6 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2025) to $28K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Emerson College Boston, MA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Framingham State University Framingham, MA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts College of Art Boston, MA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $3,500 |
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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 | $361,732 | $514 | $29,635 | $21,000 | 6 | $21,000 | $6,874 | $22,120 |
| 2024 | $390,853 | $24,135 | $33,110 | $24,500 | 7 | $24,500 | $19,416 | $20,979 |
| 2023 | $399,828 | $9,535 | $36,387 | $28,000 | 8 | $28,000 | $5,814 | $21,115 |
| 2022 | $426,680 | $30,089 | $36,065 | $24,500 | 7 | $24,500 | $22,949 | $25,133 |
| 2021 | $432,656 | $61,398 | $37,248 | $28,000 | 8 | — | $54,482 | $25,495 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational is led by Sarah Bodden Kopec, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Bodden Kopec
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John J. Foley
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Rodzvilla
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Diercks
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Chang
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Eileen Ly (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bill Henry (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Bookbuilders of Boston Educational
How much does The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational give each year?
The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational gave $21K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 7 grants.
What is The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational's typical grant size?
The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational give grants?
The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational gives mostly in Massachusetts: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (6 grants).
Who are The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational's largest grantees?
The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational's largest 2025 grantees include Boston College ($3,500), Emerson College ($3,500) and Framingham State University ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational?
The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational reported $362K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational?
The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Boston, MA. It holds $362K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational's EIN?
The Bookbuilders of Boston Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2900398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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