The Boeschen Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Boeschen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Napa, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $600,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $659,000 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $435,500 | 16 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $659,000 | 13 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 16 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Any Officer - Boeschen Family Found 1213 Tall Grass Court, Napa, CA 94558 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (707) 968-9204 |
| What to submit | Letter containing the purpose, history, amount requested, timing, long term plans, way in which the grant will help beneficiaries help themselves or eliminate the cause of the problem situation, percent of the organizations funds going directly toward the exempt purpose. |
| Restrictions | King county, wa; deschutes county, or; napa county, ca; focus on children, families, education. |
What The Boeschen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $1.0 million |
| Oregon | 6 | $360,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Surgeons International | Health care | $600,000 |
| Napa Valley Community Foundation | Community service | $225,000 |
| Circle of Friends | Community service | $175,000 |
| Sisters Folk Festival | Music & art education | $153,000 |
| Upvalley Family Centers | Social services | $100,000 |
| World Cental Kitchen - Ukraine | Humanitarian causes | $100,000 |
| Rianda House | Community service | $65,000 |
| Family Access Network (Fan Foundation) | Community service | $25,000 |
| Cameo Cinema Foundation | Community service | $15,000 |
| Ole Health | Health care | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of St Helena & Calistoga | Education | $10,000 |
| Deschutes Land Trust | Environmental | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Children | Community service | $2,500 |
| American Field Service | Intercultural exchanges | $2,000 |
| Preschool for All | Community service | $2,000 |
| Sisters Habitat for Humanity | Social service | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan W Boeschen
- Daniel A Boeschen
Questions people ask
Does The Boeschen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Boeschen Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Boeschen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan W Boeschen (President/Secretary) and Daniel A Boeschen (VP - Tresurer).
What does The Boeschen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and education.