The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation
The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It reported 23 grants totaling $420,000 in 2025; the listed awards supported organizations including educational, medical, Jewish community, and humanitarian organizations.
The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation gave $420K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $420,000
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,261
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $8,215,275
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says applications should include the organization’s IRS determination letter and explain the organization’s purpose and how the gift will be used. Awards are at the discretion of the trustees.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Steve Boymel Co Sam Rachel Boymel F
Mailing address: 12500 Reed Hartman Highway Ste 200, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Phone: (513) 605-2700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Israel Education Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $326K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 51 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (43%), Washington, DC (24%), New York (14%), Illinois (9%), and Florida (4%). The filing also lists grants to recipients in California and Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation gives
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $455K (2024). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $420K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | To Further Charitable Works. | $100,000 |
| Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center Cincinnati, OH | To Further Charitable Works. | $50,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | To Further Charitable Works. | $50,000 |
| Dr Stanley & Pearl Goodman JFS of Broward County Cincinnati, OH | To Further Charitable Works. | $30,000 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | To Further Charitable Works. | $18,000 |
| Yavneh Day School Cincinnati, OH | To Further Charitable Works. | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Natal New York, NY | To Further Charitable Works. | $15,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | To Further Charitable Works. | $15,000 |
| Mazon Los Angeles, CA | To Further Charitable Works. | $15,000 |
| Temple Shalom of Chicago Chicago, IL | To Further Charitable Works. | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,215,275 | $857,578 | $487,836 | $420,000 | 23 | $420,384 | $786,689 | $476,002 |
| 2024 | $7,839,253 | $687,845 | $522,741 | $455,000 | 22 | $456,538 | $612,291 | $452,371 |
| 2023 | $7,666,893 | $407,743 | $289,027 | $225,771 | 5 | $230,077 | $419,430 | $408,039 |
| 2022 | $7,550,456 | $2,732,440 | $51,692 | — | — | $4,688 | $99,531 | $359,832 |
| 2021 | $4,864,576 | $355,039 | $166,486 | $100,000 | 1 | $103,896 | $322,340 | $297,238 |
| 2020 | $4,674,685 | $2,355,845 | $236,396 | $200,000 | 1 | — | $2,335,970 | $221,831 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $476K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, the American Israel Education Foundation describes its work as providing resources for educational programs, including Middle East research, materials, and conferences. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation says it mobilizes resources to care for people in need and strengthen Jewish life. American Friends of NATAL says it helps fund services for people recovering from trauma caused by terrorism, war, and military service.
Other 2025 recipients include the University of Cincinnati, whose stated mission is to serve patients, visitors, and staff of University Hospital of Cincinnati, and the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation, which says it funds gastrointestinal cancer research and provides career education and mentoring.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $420,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $12,000.
Among the largest reported awards were $100,000 to the American Israel Education Foundation; $50,000 each to the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center and the University of Cincinnati; and $30,000 to Dr Stanley & Pearl Goodman JFS of Broward County. Other notable grants included $18,000 each to Colel Chabad and Yavneh Day School, and $15,000 each to American Friends of NATAL, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, MAZON, and Temple Shalom of Chicago.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Faye Sosna, Jonathan Kohn, Robert Sosna, and Steven Boymel as trustees.
The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Faye Sosna
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Kohn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Sosna
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Boymel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation
How much does The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation give each year?
The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation gave $420K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $455K across 22 grants.
What is The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $18,261, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation give grants?
The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (24%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (8 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Charitable Works." (23 grants).
Who are The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Israel Education Foundation ($100,000), Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center ($50,000) and University of Cincinnati ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation?
The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $420K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $476K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation?
The filing says applications should include the organization’s IRS determination letter and explain the organization’s purpose and how the gift will be used. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation's EIN?
The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1578615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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