Bosch Community Fund
Preselected recipients only
Bosch Community Fund is a private foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 222 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.1 million
- Number of grants222
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.9 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 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 | $4.9 million | 200 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 222 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
Bosch Community Fund 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 Bosch Community Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 41 | $1.4 million |
| South Carolina | 31 | $579,832 |
| North Carolina | 21 | $478,564 |
| California | 13 | $357,638 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $350,000 |
| Illinois | 13 | $301,626 |
| Minnesota | 12 | $248,615 |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $209,530 |
| Texas | 10 | $178,082 |
| Indiana | 7 | $122,432 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First | Bosch ed&i support, robotics competition registration and robot kits | $300,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Michigan Fdn | Michigan central station endowment fund support | $250,000 |
| The Regents of the University of Michigan | Bosch program support | $196,463 |
| United Way for Southeastern Michigan | Investing in community schools to support basic needs and STEM in pontiac | $168,000 |
| Sierra College Foundation | Bosch career and technology education support fund | $100,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Stem | $80,000 |
| Eastern Michigan University Foundation | Southeast michigan great lakes stewardship coalition | $75,000 |
| Riverland Community College Foundation | Eco STEM | $75,000 |
| Craven School District | Stem | $72,374 |
| Friends of the Parks FH | Hawk makerspace community mural | $71,523 |
| Friends of the Rouge | Fotr operating and program support | $70,771 |
| Enfocus Inc | Stem | $50,000 |
| Sme Education Foundation | Stem | $50,000 |
| Oakland Schools Mi STEM | Modeling mobility | $49,864 |
| Plymouth Canton Community Schools | Stem | $48,288 |
| Anderson Five Education Foundation | Stem | $45,000 |
| Charles River Watershed Association | Eco + STEM | $45,000 |
| The Morton Arboretum | Research support | $45,000 |
| The Conservation Foundation | Ecosteam educators | $42,800 |
| Mount Prospect School District 57 | Stem | $42,161 |
| Wayne Resa | Scaling for success: accelerating career and post-secondary opportunities for students | $41,375 |
| Lincoln County Rotary Student Loan Fund | Student support | $40,000 |
| Lincoln County Schools | Stem support | $40,000 |
| Tri County Technical College Foundation | Educational initatives | $40,000 |
| The Children's Museum of the Upstate | Steamworks | $39,000 |
| University of the Aftermarket Foundation | Stem support | $37,000 |
| Gwinnett County Public Schools | Stem | $35,133 |
| Kresa Foundation | Steam education | $35,000 |
| Owatonna Public Schools | Stem and robotics | $35,000 |
| Poway Unified School District | Career and tech education | $35,000 |
| Burnsville District 151 | General | $34,500 |
| Saddleback Valley Unified School | Stem support | $32,500 |
| District 214 Education Foundation | General STEM | $32,370 |
| Homewood Science Center | Science center support | $32,000 |
| Washtenaw Intermediate School District | Mistem | $31,500 |
| Anderson School District Four | Stem | $31,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State University Philanthropic Fund | Women in engineering program | $31,000 |
| North Carolina Coastal Federation | Oyster shell recycling and education | $30,331 |
| Boone County Schools | Stem, project lead the way support | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Plain | Stem | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine Zimmerman
- David Mosley
- Adolph Lanza
- Beth Bond
- Kathleen Owsley
- Karen Folger
Questions people ask
Does Bosch Community Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bosch Community Fund give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 222 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Bosch Community Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Christine Zimmerman (Trustee), David Mosley (Trustee), Adolph Lanza (Trustee) and Beth Bond (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Bosch Community Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.