The Bomar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Bomar Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $109,750 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$109,750
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $92,700 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $92,700 | 16 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $109,750 | 15 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
The Bomar Foundation 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.
What The Bomar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $74,500 |
| New York | 5 | $25,250 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation | To further the organization's qualified purpose | $35,000 |
| Buoniconti Fund | To further the organization's qualified purpose | $10,000 |
| Chiera Foundation | To further the organization's qualified purpose | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | To further the organization's qualified purpose | $10,000 |
| George Snow Scholarship Fund Inc | To further the organization's qualified purpose | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | To further the organization's qualified purpose | $9,000 |
| Boca Raton Police Department | To further the organization's qualified purpose | $5,000 |
| Sloan Kettering Cancer Hospital | To further the organization's qualified purpose | $5,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign War | To further the organization's qualified purpose | $5,000 |
| Yellow Ribbon Fund | To further the organization's qualified purpose | $5,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation | To further the organization's qualified purpose | $2,500 |
| American Association of Caregiving Youth | To further the organization's qualified purpose | $1,000 |
| Pap Cancer Research Foundation | To further the organization's qualified purpose | $1,000 |
| Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center | To further the organization's qualified purpose | $1,000 |
| Hadassah | To further the organization's qualified purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Haupt
Questions people ask
Does The Bomar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bomar Foundation give?
$109,750 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Bomar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert A Haupt (Director).
What does The Bomar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.