The Boler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Boler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Schaumburg, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.7 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $600,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$5.7 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$600,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$81.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.3 million the year before.
18% 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 | $3.3 million | 10 | $67.9 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 10 | $75.0 million |
| 2025 | $5.7 million | 11 | $81.6 million |
How to apply
The Boler 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 The Boler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $2.1 million |
| Florida | 5 | $1.6 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center | To support rush university medical center | $1.0 million |
| University of Notre Dame | To support university of notre dame | $1.0 million |
| Museum of Science and Industries | General support | $1.0 million |
| John Carroll University | General support | $1.0 million |
| Alexian Brothers HEALTH SYSTEM | General support | $775,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation | To support the conservation of coastal habitats and aquatic resources on sanibel and captiva and the surrounding watershed | $600,000 |
| Horizons For Youth | To support first generation college students | $300,000 |
| Yampa Valley Autism Program | General support | $50,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Sanibel | To support community service and education scholarships | $7,500 |
| Fish of Sanibel Capitva | To enrich the lives of everyone on sanibel and captiva islands through food programs, island based workshops, social services and helping hands | $5,000 |
| CROW Taste of the Islands | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill B McCormack
- Judith B McCormack
- Mary Jo Boler
Questions people ask
Does The Boler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Boler Family Foundation give?
$5.7 million in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $600,000.
Who runs The Boler Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jill B McCormack (Trustee), Judith B McCormack (Trustee) and Mary Jo Boler (Trustee).
What does The Boler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.