Boat Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Boat Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pella, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,245 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $1,500. 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$10,245
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$11,944
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $22,228 the year before.
39% 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 | $14,903 | 33 | $26,322 |
| 2024 | $22,228 | 38 | $13,126 |
| 2025 | $10,245 | 28 | $11,944 |
How to apply
Boat Foundation Inc 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 Boat Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 20 | $9,150 |
| Missouri | 3 | $645 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100 |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100 |
| Texas | 1 | $100 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pella Opera House | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Educational | $1,400 |
| Pella Preservation Trust | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Fair Haven Memorial Garden | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pella Community Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wesley Life Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lake Regional Hospital | Charitable | $500 |
| Red Rock Lake | Charitable | $500 |
| Terrace Hill Partnership | Charitable | $500 |
| Lakeview Camp | Charitable | $150 |
| Alternatives for Girls | Charitable | $100 |
| Crossroads of Pella | Charitable | $100 |
| Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge | Charitable | $100 |
| George Daily Auditorium | Charitable | $100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $100 |
| Mobility Worldwide | Charitable | $100 |
| One Tribe Fondation | Charitable | $100 |
| Pella Athletic Booster Club | Charitable | $100 |
| Pella Hospital Auxiliary | Charitable | $100 |
| Pella Public Library | Charitable | $100 |
| Room for All | Religious | $100 |
| Science Center of Iowa | Educational | $100 |
| Second Reformed Church | Religious | $100 |
| St Judes Children's Research | Charitable | $100 |
| Check and Connect | Charitable | $50 |
| Coal Ridge Church | Religious | $50 |
| Pella Historical Museum | Charitable | $50 |
| Pi Beta Phi Foundation | Charitable | $45 |
Officers and trustees
- Delores Boat
- Kenrick Boat
- Steven Boat
Questions people ask
Does Boat Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Boat Foundation Inc give?
$10,245 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Boat Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Delores Boat (Director/President/Secretary/Treasurer), Kenrick Boat (Director) and Steven Boat (Director).
What does Boat Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.