Charles H & Bertha L Boothroyd Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles H & Bertha L Boothroyd Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $456,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$456,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $392,000 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $392,000 | 19 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $456,000 | 19 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
Charles H & Bertha L Boothroyd 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 Charles H & Bertha L Boothroyd Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 19 | $456,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese Chic | Charitable | $90,000 |
| U of Il College of Nursing | Educational | $58,000 |
| Evans Scholarship Foundation | Educational | $52,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | Educational | $45,000 |
| Chicago Volunteer Legal Service | Civic | $29,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Educational | $25,000 |
| San Miguel School | Educational | $19,000 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Civic | $17,000 |
| Providence St Mel School | Educational | $17,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Medical | $15,000 |
| Watts of Love | Civic | $15,000 |
| H O M E | Civic | $14,000 |
| Beat the Streets-Chicago | Civic | $12,000 |
| Depaul College Prep | Educational | $12,000 |
| Community Partners for Affordable H | Medical | $10,000 |
| Newberry Library | Civic | $7,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Chicago Symphony | Civic | $6,000 |
| Lyric Opera | Civic | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Owen Beacon
- Dennis A Marks
- Thomas C Kaufmann
Questions people ask
Does Charles H & Bertha L Boothroyd Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles H & Bertha L Boothroyd Foundation give?
$456,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Charles H & Bertha L Boothroyd Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Owen Beacon (Vice Pres.), Dennis A Marks (President) and Thomas C Kaufmann (Secretary & Tre).
What does Charles H & Bertha L Boothroyd Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and health.