Boyle Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Boyle Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$27.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
22% 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 | $962,505 | 54 | $22.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 51 | $24.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 55 | $27.4 million |
How to apply
Boyle 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 Boyle Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 17 | $415,000 |
| New York | 7 | $193,000 |
| Minnesota | 7 | $165,000 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $127,500 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $57,500 |
| Virginia | 4 | $52,500 |
| Indiana | 2 | $40,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago | General support | $100,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | General support | $70,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General support | $50,000 |
| St Isaac Jogues Church | General support | $50,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Chicago - Kovler Diabetes Center | Kovler diabetes center | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General support | $50,000 |
| St Jude of the Lake Catholic School | General support | $45,000 |
| University of Chicago | General support | $45,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Depaul University | General support | $30,000 |
| Lyn Treece Boys & Girls Club | General support | $30,000 |
| The Retreat | General support | $30,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Food depository | $25,000 |
| Pope John Paul II Preparatory School | General support | $25,000 |
| Boston College | General support | $20,000 |
| Food Allergy Research & Education | General support | $20,000 |
| Little City Foundation - Palentine | General support | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tenn | Food depository | $20,000 |
| Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | General support | $20,000 |
| Madison Square Boys and Girls Club | General support | $15,500 |
| College of Holy Cross | General support | $15,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary | General support | $15,000 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Grace Place Ministry | General support | $15,000 |
| Loyola University Health System | General support | $15,000 |
| Navy Seal Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| Hill Murray School | General support | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $10,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind | General support | $10,000 |
| Hazeldon Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Rileys Childrens Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General support | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University | General support | $10,000 |
| Full Count Ministries | General support | $10,000 |
| McCartin Boyes & Girls Club | General support | $10,000 |
| Saint Ignatius College Prep | General support | $10,000 |
| Tampa General Hospital Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Theresa Boyle
- Patricia Boyle Wheeler
- Brian Boyle
- Kevin Boyle
- Michael Boyle
- Karen Boyle Conboy
- Caroline Boyle Salina
Questions people ask
Does Boyle Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Boyle Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Boyle Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Theresa Boyle (Secretary), Patricia Boyle Wheeler (Treasurer), Brian Boyle (Director) and Kevin Boyle (President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Boyle Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.