The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation
The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 2001 in New Jersey and granted tax-exempt status in April 2002. Based in New York City with a mailing address in Somerville, Massachusetts, the foundation operates as a family foundation dedicated to advancing research, education, and advocacy in areas that reflected the professional interests and values of its namesake and his family.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.6M
-1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+15.3% YoY
Grant Count
37
+2.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+12.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports research, education, and advocacy in the following areas:
- Children's rights
- Disability rights
- LGBTQIA+ rights
- Protection of family
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Access to legal and STEM education
- Medical and legal ethics
- Regulation of scientific misconduct
- Orthopedic research
- Reproductive health research
- Women and minorities in STEM
- Women and minorities in the law
- Abortion, contraception, and reproductive justice
- Abolition
- Food and housing justice
- Diabetes prevention and research
- Disability services
Grantmaking
Applicants submit information using the foundation's form and email to apply@jamesbboskeymemorial.org. Grant awards are based on evaluations of applications submitted through the foundation's website, board member recommendations for organizations aligned with the foundation's mandate, and outreach to relevant educational organizations.
Grant Range
Up to $50,000
Review Cycle
October 15th annually
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations primarily in Massachusetts, Illinois, and New York, with a particular concentration in the Northeast. The foundation also supports organizations in New Jersey and has national reach.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $19,570,701
- Total revenues: $1,031,385
- Total expenses: $1,291,905
- Total liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $19,800,000
- Total revenues: $849,000
- Total expenses: $1,120,000
Grant Distribution:
- Average grant size: Approximately $33,000
- Median grant size: $30,000
- Typical award range: $2,500–$175,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,570,701 | $19,831,221 | $20,107,127 |
| Revenue | $1,031,385 | $848,890 | $660,354 |
| Expenses | $1,291,905 | $1,124,796 | $1,169,220 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,274,784 | $1,107,790 | $1,102,221 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,014,264 | $831,884 | $643,355 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,135,036 | $1,069,031 | $1,111,228 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Elizabeth Boskey, President (Somerville, MA)
- Eileen Dombrowsky, Secretary/Treasurer (West Caldwell, NJ)
- Gregory Kinnett (New Orleans, LA)
- Xu Simon (Boston, MA)
Executive Director:
- Bonnie Denis
Contact: Board members can be reached at board@jamesbboskeymemorial.org or by mail at PO Box 440430, Somerville, MA 02144.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH R BOSKEY | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| EILEEN DOMBROWSKY | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to actively review and award grants annually. In 2024, the foundation made grants totaling over $1.2 million to more than 30 organizations. The foundation is in the process of overhauling its operations and grant application process to better serve its mission.
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Nominations Sought for Dispute Resolution Section\u2019s James B. Boskey\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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