The Bos Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bos Family Foundation is a private foundation in Demotte, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $574,774 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $114,887 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$574,774
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$114,887
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$1,040
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $660,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $510,000 | 8 | $291,251 |
| 2024 | $660,000 | 7 | $135,764 |
| 2025 | $574,774 | 6 | $1,040 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lynn Marie Schakel 10420 Mulligan Drive, Wheatfield, IN 46392 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (219) 987-5696 |
| What to submit | See "grant application for charitable organizations and grant application for individuals" |
| Restrictions | See attachment which is a copy of "schedule h, grantmaking procedures," which was included with form 1023 |
What The Bos Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $295,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $150,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $129,774 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Leaders Institute | General expenses | $150,000 |
| Word Partners | General Expenses | $130,000 |
| Sunshine Community Church | General expenses | $129,774 |
| Multiplication Network Ministries | General expenses | $100,000 |
| Barnabas Foundation | General Expenses | $40,000 |
| Elim Christian Services | General expenses | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Beth Bos
- Lynn Schakel
Questions people ask
Does The Bos Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Bos Family Foundation give?
$574,774 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $114,887.
Who runs The Bos Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Beth Bos (President) and Lynn Schakel (Secretary).
What does The Bos Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.