The Boxer Foundation
The Boxer Foundation is a private foundation based in Commack, New York. In 2024, it gave grants to organizations including Jewish federations, medical and research institutions, and organizations serving children with disabilities.
The Boxer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Boxer Foundation gave $430K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $430,366
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +26.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,009
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,073
- Total assets
- $4,575,990
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Boxer 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: 66 Commack Rd 201, Commack, NY 11725
Phone: (631) 499-4039
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Boxer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lekotek of Georgia Inc ($30K). Together the top 10 received $227K.
Organizations only. It also paid 28 grants to individuals ($173,735), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 182 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 35% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 31% to recipients in Florida. Georgia received 7%; Connecticut and Pennsylvania each received 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Boxer Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% 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 $402K (2021) to $439K (2020). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $430K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lekotek of Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | General | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federatio of PB Co West Palm Beach, FL | General | $30,000 |
| UJA Federation New York New York, NY | General | $30,000 |
| 28 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $173,735 |
| Israel Guide Dog Ctr for the Blind Warrington, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Norwalk, CT | General | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Hagerstown, MD | General | $25,000 |
| Weill Cornell Med Ctr New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Caring Kind New York, NY | General | $15,500 |
| Animal Medical Center New York, NY | General | $11,000 |
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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 | $4,575,990 | $507,524 | $472,364 | $430,366 | 43 | $449,861 | $485,732 | $337,793 |
| 2023 | $4,515,377 | $240,302 | $447,995 | $405,826 | 34 | $426,911 | $222,675 | $297,939 |
| 2022 | $4,797,753 | $97,015 | $487,273 | $428,635 | 34 | $454,057 | $83,947 | $322,307 |
| 2021 | $5,182,828 | $674,203 | $480,324 | $401,805 | 29 | — | $629,296 | $360,068 |
| 2020 | $4,992,832 | $354,651 | $481,868 | $438,611 | 42 | — | $344,283 | $281,643 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Boxer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $338K 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 show support for organizations with varied activities. Lekotek of Georgia describes its work as providing accessible play, technology, and resources to advance educational and therapeutic gains for children with disabilities. The an individual recipient Federation says it mobilizes resources to care for people in need, strengthen Jewish life, and advance the unity and shared purpose of Jewish people. UC San Diego Foundation says it raises private support for the university’s research, teaching, and public service mission. Southampton Volunteer Ambulance says it provides emergency ambulance and medical services to its area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $430,366. Grants ranged from $131 to $30,000, with a median of $7,073. Among the largest grants were $30,000 each to Lekotek of Georgia, Jewish Federatio of PB Co, UJA Federation New York, and an individual recipient Federation. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Israel Guide Dog Ctr for the Blind, Multiple Myeloma Research, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell Med Ctr, and the University of Miami.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Garry Boxer as Treasurer and Steven Boxer as President.
The Boxer Foundation is led by Steven Boxer, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Boxer
President
Foundation Mana → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garry Boxer
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
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 Boxer Foundation
How much does The Boxer Foundation give each year?
The Boxer Foundation gave $430K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $406K across 34 grants.
What is The Boxer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Boxer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,073, and its average grant was $10,009, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Boxer Foundation give grants?
The Boxer Foundation's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (31%) and Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does The Boxer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Boxer Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Boxer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Boxer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lekotek of Georgia Inc ($30,000), Jewish Federatio of PB Co ($30,000) and UJA Federation New York ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 28 grants to individuals ($173,735), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Boxer Foundation?
The Boxer Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $450K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $338K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Boxer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. Lekotek of Georgia describes its work as providing accessible play, technology, and resources to advance educational and therapeutic gains for children with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Boxer 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 Boxer Foundation's EIN?
The Boxer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3345823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Boxer Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Boxer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-boxer-foundation-morg_c9c05777cd234409bc6368bb08e3a588
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