Bogle Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bogle Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $864,575 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$864,575
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$19.7 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $900,500 the year before.
20% 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 | $794,600 | 22 | $16.5 million |
| 2024 | $900,500 | 28 | $18.2 million |
| 2025 | $864,575 | 25 | $19.7 million |
How to apply
Bogle 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 Bogle Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 20 | $699,575 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $100,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston | General contribution. | $200,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | General contribution. | $100,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable | General contribution. | $100,000 |
| Dana-Farberbrigham and Women's Cancer Center | General contribution. | $50,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | General contribution. | $50,000 |
| Pip and Anchor | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Think Kids - MGH Brigham | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | General contribution. | $50,000 |
| Nantucket Golf Club Foundation | General contribution. | $30,000 |
| BC Hospital | General contribution. | $25,000 |
| Boston Preparatory Charter Public School | General contribution. | $25,000 |
| Mass Eye and Ear | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Boys and Girls Club | General contribution. | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation - Karen Grip | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Our House Nantucket Inc | General contribution. | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters East Ma | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Preservation Hall New Orleans | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Roxbury Latin School Inc | General contribution. | $5,000 |
| Justice Aid | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Tenacre | General contribution. | $2,500 |
| Nantucket Isalnd Safe Harbor for Animals | General contribution | $1,575 |
| Artists Association of Nantucket | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Community Sailing | General contrbution | $1,000 |
| Qcap | General contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Bogle Jr
- Lynn I Bogle
Questions people ask
Does Bogle Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bogle Family Foundation give?
$864,575 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Bogle Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John C Bogle Jr (Trustee) and Lynn I Bogle (Trustee).
What does Bogle Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.