Dr and Mrs Bernhard Boecker Foundation Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Dr and Mrs Bernhard Boecker Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $293,814 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $72,938. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$293,814
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$72,938
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $267,186 the year before.
25% 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 | $286,489 | 8 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $267,186 | 7 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $293,814 | 10 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Dr and Mrs Bernhard Boecker Foundation Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 4 | $223,814 |
| Florida | 6 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth Superior Area Comm FD | Charity | $72,938 |
| Hartley Nature Center | Charity | $72,938 |
| The Depot Foundation | Charity | $72,938 |
| Individual | Charity | $25,000 |
| The Circus Conservatory | Charity | $10,000 |
| Habitit for Humanity | Charity | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $10,000 |
| All Faiths Food BK | Charity | $10,000 |
| Poodle Pooch Rescue | Charity | $5,000 |
| Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra | Charity | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elsbeth Waskom
Questions people ask
Does Dr and Mrs Bernhard Boecker Foundation Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dr and Mrs Bernhard Boecker Foundation Charitable Trust give?
$293,814 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dr and Mrs Bernhard Boecker Foundation Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Elsbeth Waskom (Trustee).