Boswell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Boswell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hailey, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $191,268 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $50,000. 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$191,268
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $175,674 the year before.
26% 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 | $162,040 | 40 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $175,674 | 45 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $191,268 | 46 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Boswell Family 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 Boswell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 44 | $185,693 |
| California | 1 | $5,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $375 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | Achieve excellence in health care for the greater wood river region. | $50,000 |
| The Advocates | Assistance to victims of domesitc violence | $25,000 |
| The Crisis Hotline | Mental health crisis intervention | $10,000 |
| Men's Second Chance Living | Provide an all-male, supportive, sober living environment to advance a path to a new and better life. | $7,500 |
| California Future Farmers of America Foundation | Support for agricultural education | $5,200 |
| Blaine County Education Foundation | Enhance the local children's potential for a healthy meaningful life. | $5,000 |
| Blaine County Recreation District | Support recreation activities | $5,000 |
| Flourish Foundation | Supporting mental health and personal growth in K-12 students and adults | $5,000 |
| Sawtooth Sports Foundation | Develop firearms skills and safety for children and adults | $5,000 |
| The Senior Connection | Provide support to senior citizens | $5,000 |
| Wood River Fire & Rescue | Support fire protection & ems | $5,000 |
| Hospice & Pallative Care of the WR Valley | Providing hospice and pallative care in blaine county | $5,000 |
| Stanley School Parents Association | Support children attending stanley schools | $5,000 |
| The Space Idaho Inc | Empowering teens to succeed in school and life | $5,000 |
| The Hunger Coalition | Provide food, education and advocacy | $4,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | To protect and sustain the treasured landscapes | $3,500 |
| Gooding County Senior Citizens | Provides senior living and personalized care | $3,000 |
| Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation | Support for youth winter sports programs | $2,600 |
| Idaho Rivers United | Protect & restore id rivers & fish | $2,500 |
| Sun Valley Realtors Give | Support for community service | $2,500 |
| Wood River Trails Coalition | Support mountain trail stewardship | $2,500 |
| Wood River YMCA | Providing everyone, regardless of age, income or background, the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. | $2,500 |
| Idaho Foundation for Parks and Lands | Reinheimer ranch preservation program | $2,500 |
| High Desert College Collaborative | Support for K-12 college preparatory programs | $2,000 |
| Word of Honor Fund | Support children of fallen seals | $2,000 |
| Boise State Public Radio | Support local public radio programs | $1,500 |
| College of Southern Idaho | Support idaho education programs | $1,500 |
| Environmental Resource Center | Providing education and inspiring action to cultivate a healthy environment in the wood river valley. | $1,500 |
| Rotary Club of Hailey Foundation | Support community service | $1,500 |
| The Juniper Fund | Supporting families and communities of himalayan high-altitude workers | $1,500 |
| Snake River Alliance | Advocate-nonnuclear renewable energy | $1,053 |
| Expedition Inspiration | Support for breast cancer research | $1,000 |
| Sawtooth Ski Club | Promote & perserve quality skiing | $1,000 |
| Sawtooth Society | Protect sawtooth nat'l rec area | $1,000 |
| Blaine County Charitable Fund | Creating a stable & resilient blaine county community | $1,000 |
| Idaho Conservation League | Defenders of idaho's land, air, water and wildlife | $1,000 |
| Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equine Center | Empowering individuals through therapeutic equine connections | $1,000 |
| The Alliance of Idaho | Providing low-cost immigration support in blaine county | $1,000 |
| Bellevue Public Library | Support library operations | $500 |
| Girls on the Run of the Wood River Valley | Social & physical programs for girls | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lorraine Wilcox
- Barbara W Boswell
- Theresa E Williams
Questions people ask
Does Boswell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Boswell Family Foundation give?
$191,268 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Boswell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lorraine Wilcox (President), Barbara W Boswell (Vice President) and Theresa E Williams (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Boswell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and education.