Bierly Boasberg Foundation
Accepts applications
Bierly Boasberg Foundation is a private foundation in West Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 58 grants; the typical grant was $1,100 and the largest $1.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$1,100
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $547,676 the year before.
19% 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 | $361,744 | 60 | $10.3 million |
| 2024 | $547,676 | 70 | $12.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 58 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Margaret Boasberg PO Box 650202, West Newton, MA 02465-0202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 965-3626 |
| Restrictions | The foundation makes charitable contributions only for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes defined by sec 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. |
What Bierly Boasberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | $1.2 million |
| Virginia | 4 | $224,783 |
| Georgia | 1 | $29,814 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,559 |
| New York | 3 | $23,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $8,959 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,137 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Performing Arts Center | General support | $1.1 million |
| University of Virginia | General support | $213,083 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | General support | $29,814 |
| Duke University | General support | $25,559 |
| John D Solomon Fellowship | General support | $13,000 |
| Sconset Trust | General support | $12,724 |
| ASPCA | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Boston | General support | $10,000 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | General support | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals | General support | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | General support | $6,000 |
| American Repertory Theatre | General support | $5,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket | General support | $5,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | General support | $5,000 |
| Endeavor Global | General support | $5,000 |
| Robert F Kennedy Human Rights | General support | $5,000 |
| The New Teacher Project (TNTP) | General support | $5,000 |
| Centre County Sports Hall of Fame | General support | $4,000 |
| Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| The Humane Society | General support | $2,700 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Nantucket Dreamland Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Newton-Wellesley Charity Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Thrive Funds | General support | $2,500 |
| Wbur | General support | $2,500 |
| Save the Children | General support | $1,512 |
| Horizons Greater Boston | General support | $1,500 |
| Comfort Zone Camp | General support | $1,200 |
| Beyond Batten Disease Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Housing Nantucket | General support | $1,000 |
| Inky Santa's Toy Drive | General support | $1,000 |
| McLean Hospital | General support | $1,000 |
| Newton Food Pantry | General support | $1,000 |
| On the Isle | General support | $1,000 |
| Project Bread - Walk for Hunger | General support | $1,000 |
| St Judes Research Hospital | General support | $1,000 |
| Stanford GSB | General support | $1,000 |
| Summits Education | General support | $1,000 |
| The Cultural Landscape Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Bierly
- Margaret Boasberg
Questions people ask
Does Bierly Boasberg Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bierly Boasberg Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $1,100.
Who runs Bierly Boasberg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher Bierly (Trustee) and Margaret Boasberg (Trustee).
What does Bierly Boasberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.