The Boch Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Boch Family Foundation is a private foundation in Norwood, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $184,492 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$184,492
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2024 was up from $55,606 the year before.
87% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,606 | 12 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $184,492 | 15 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Weiss 111 Morse Street, Norwood, MA 02062 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 255-6335 |
| What to submit | On-line |
| Deadlines | Two periods - may/november |
| Restrictions | No limitations |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Boch Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 11 | $56,651 |
| California | 2 | $27,691 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Agency of Education | Education | $100,000 |
| Falcetti Music | Education | $26,257 |
| Music Forward Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| Falcetti Panos | Education | $9,710 |
| Guitar Center | Education | $2,691 |
| Barnstable Public Schools | Education | $2,500 |
| Boston Public Schools | Education | $2,500 |
| Holliston Public Schools | Education | $2,500 |
| Reading Public Schools | Education | $2,500 |
| Rockland Public Schools | Education | $2,500 |
| Walpole Public Schools | Education | $2,500 |
| Westford Public Schools | Education | $2,500 |
| Worcester Public Schools | Education | $2,500 |
| Revere Public Schools | Education | $684 |
| Dayna Brunelli Memorial Scholarship | Sponsor | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernest A Boch Jr
- Bruce Mittman
- Paul Geary
Questions people ask
Does The Boch Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Two periods - may/november.
How much does The Boch Family Foundation give?
$184,492 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Boch Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ernest A Boch Jr (President), Bruce Mittman (Director) and Paul Geary (Director).
What does The Boch Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.