The Boyer Family Foundation
The Boyer Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Akron, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $99K.
The Boyer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Boyer Family Foundation gave $99K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $33K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $98,673
- -75.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $32,891
- -75.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $32
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Boyer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Cleveland Foundation - the GIRLSCLUB3 Fund ($99K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 17 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Boyer Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $407K (2021). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation - the GIRLSCLUB3 Fund Cleveland, OH | Charity | $98,610 |
| Dr K Page Charitable Fund Boston, MA | Charity | $32 |
| Cleveland Foundation - the GIRLSCLUB3 Fund Cleveland, OH | Charity | $31 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $98,673 | $98,673 | 3 | $98,673 | — | $3,034 |
| 2021 | $98,673 | $61,417 | $414,453 | $406,923 | 3 | $406,923 | $53,887 | $28,532 |
| 2020 | $451,709 | $49,223 | $20,175 | $17,850 | 11 | — | $46,898 | $24,794 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Boyer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Boyer Family Foundation is led by Shereen D. Boyer, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Shereen D. Boyer
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sophia Boyer
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Boyer Family Foundation
How much does The Boyer Family Foundation give each year?
The Boyer Family Foundation gave $99K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $407K across 3 grants.
What is The Boyer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Boyer Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $32, and its average grant was $32,891, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Boyer Family Foundation give grants?
The Boyer Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does The Boyer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Boyer Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (3 grants).
How much is The Boyer Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Boyer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Boyer Family Foundation's EIN?
The Boyer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1531786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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