The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 22-3787050 Website

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

+2.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$34K

+12.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Massachusetts $1.8M (42%)

New York $785K (18%)

Illinois $578K (13%)

California $363K (8%)

New Jersey $297K (7%)

Washington $175K (4%)

Oregon $132K (3%)

District of Columbia $95K (2%)

+6 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Massachusetts New Jersey New Mexico New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Washington

Cities

AmherstAtlantaBeavertonBerkeleyBostonBoulderBrooklynBuffaloChampaignChestnut HillChicagoColumbusCovinaDedhamEnglewoodEwingGallupGlenviewHappaugeIthica

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Foundation

Boskey Memorial Foundation Grant

THE JAMES B BOSKEY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Amount

Up to US $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Social Innovation Forum ($175,000), Waypoint Adventures ($100,000), Breaktime United ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BIOBUILDER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION NEWTON, MA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$30,000
BREAKTIME UNITED WELLESLEY, MA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$50,000
CHILD WELLNESS INSTITUTE NEWTON, MA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$9,000
CIRCUS UP JAMAICA PLAIN, MA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$10,000
DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL PURPOSE	$45,000
DOC WAYNE YOUTH SERVICES BOSTON, MA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$25,000
FORA CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL PURPOSE	$30,000
HOME START SAN DIEGO, CA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$25,000
HUDSON RIVER COMMUNITY SAILING NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PURPOSE	$25,000
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES & CHILDRENS CENTER OF CLIFTON-PASSAIC PASSAIC, NJ	GENERAL PURPOSEGENERAL PURPOSE	$30,000

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

2024

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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The foundation's work has been recognized within the legal community, with the New Jersey State Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Section maintaining a James B. Boskey Award that honors contributions to the field of dispute resolution.

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Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation fund?

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 …

How do I apply for a grant from The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation?

**Grant Parameters:** • Maximum grant size: Up to $50,000 • Application deadline: October 15th annually • Grant review period: Late November • Award announcements: December • Awards are made for one-year periods only **Application Process:** 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 w…

Where does The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation make grants?

What size grants does The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation award?

In 2024, The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation's EIN?

The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3787050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.