The Boustan Charitable Foundation
The Boustan Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Arlington, Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations and programs, including educational initiatives, healthcare, employment, and community programs in Israel.
The Boustan Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Boustan Charitable Foundation gave $6.4M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $236K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,383,352
- +82.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $236,420
- +35.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $180,680
- -93.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Boustan Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 63 Beverly Road, Arlington, MA 02474
Phone: (415) 362-5990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Boustan Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Habayta Homeward ($4.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 51 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 grant purposes identify programs and organizations serving communities in Israel, including southern and northern communities, Jerusalem, and the Negev.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Boustan Charitable Foundation gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $365K (2022) to $6.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $6.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habayta Homeward | For implementing the educational programs for the southern and northern communities in israel. | $4,000,000 |
| Shaare Zedek Medical Center | Provides financial support to fund services, capital projects, research for shaare zedek medical center in jerusalem | $500,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc | To support educational and cultural initiatives within the kibbutz movement, aligning with the broader objectives of the kibbutz movement to foster a shared community and cultural identity. | $250,000 |
| Arous Albahar Organization | The implementation of women's training and financial empowerment program. | $154,252 |
| Kanaf Group | Grant for an israeli ngo promoting an equal and liberal society in israel | $106,940 |
| Beitna | For Implementing the Youth Movement Program | $100,580 |
| Placeil | Core grant for the implementation of internship program for underrepresented communities in tech. | $100,000 |
| The Portland Trust | A core grant for the implementation of a tech employment program for the bedwin community in the negev | $100,000 |
| Ajeec Nispd | Gap Year Hebrew Courses for the Arab Community. | $100,000 |
| Hasoub | Capacity building for hasoub (collectively with any income and gains earned thereon). | $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 | $180,680 | $4,569,754 | $6,905,924 | $6,383,352 | 27 | $6,799,703 | $1,115,747 | $99,498 |
| 2023 | $2,611,813 | $3,821,548 | $3,838,595 | $3,493,108 | 20 | $3,739,718 | $3,509,138 | $179,851 |
| 2022 | $2,628,860 | $216,042 | $452,611 | $365,000 | 4 | $452,266 | $2,969,306 | $121,737 |
| 2021 | $2,904,552 | $2,904,552 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Boustan Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99K 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
An earlier profile describes the foundation’s mission as reducing social gaps and promoting shared and equal societies in Israel and Palestine. The 2024 grants listed include support for education, healthcare services and research, women’s financial empowerment, employment programs, and initiatives for Arab and Bedouin communities. These grant purposes describe the supported projects, not necessarily the foundation’s full scope of work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $6,383,352. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $4,000,000, with a median grant of $100,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $4,000,000 to Habayta Homeward for educational programs in southern and northern communities in Israel; $500,000 to Shaare Zedek Medical Center for services, capital projects, and research; and $250,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds for educational and cultural initiatives within the Kibbutz movement. Other grants included $154,252 to Arous Albahar Organization for a women’s training and financial empowerment program, and $106,940 to KanaF Group for an Israeli NGO promoting an equal and liberal society in Israel. Grants of $100,000 each went to PlaceIL for an internship program for underrepresented communities in tech and to The Portland Trust for a tech employment program for the Bedouin community in the Negev.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Izhar Armony and Noamit Armony Erel as trustees.
The Boustan Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Izhar Armony
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noamit Armony Erel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Boustan Charitable Foundation
How much does The Boustan Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Boustan Charitable Foundation gave $6.4M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 20 grants.
What is The Boustan Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Boustan Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $236,420, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The Boustan Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The Boustan Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Boustan Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Boustan Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Habayta Homeward ($4,000,000), Shaare Zedek Medical Center ($500,000) and PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Boustan Charitable Foundation?
The Boustan Charitable Foundation reported $181K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Boustan Charitable Foundation fund?
An earlier profile describes the foundation’s mission as reducing social gaps and promoting shared and equal societies in Israel and Palestine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Boustan Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
Where does The Boustan Charitable Foundation make grants?
The listed 2024 grant purposes identify programs and organizations serving communities in Israel, including southern and northern communities, Jerusalem, and the Negev.
What is The Boustan Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Boustan Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4003533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Boustan Charitable 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 2021–2024
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