The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$24.7 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
26% 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 | $1.1 million | 36 | $22.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 37 | $23.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 35 | $24.7 million |
How to apply
The James B Boskey Memorial 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $502,000 |
| Illinois | 6 | $249,375 |
| New York | 5 | $162,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $119,877 |
| Washington | 2 | $83,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waypoint Adventures | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Cambridge Heart | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Connexion United Methodist Church | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Elevated Access | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Services & Childrens Center of Clifton-Passaic | General purposegeneral purpose | $50,000 |
| Mediation Center of Dutchess County | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Ny Peace Institute | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Para Cliff Hangers | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Social Innovation Forum | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Young Center | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Brighter Boston | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Resolution Systems Institute | General purpose | $49,375 |
| Mamas | General purpose | $42,000 |
| Imd Guest House Foundation | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Impact Boston | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Diabetes Foundation | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Whatcom DRC | General purpose | $33,000 |
| Biobuilder Educational Foundation | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Caas | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Fora | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Joyweavers Inc | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Mira Coalition | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Abilities First | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Rowan University Foundation | General purpose | $26,597 |
| Home Start | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Hudson River Community Sailing | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Requipment Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Circus Up | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Yellowhammer Fund | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Leap Self Defense | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Ma Transgender Political Coalition | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Somerville CLT | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Resolve Community Counseling Ctr | General purpose | $8,280 |
| New York City Center Encores | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth R Boskey
- Eileen Dombrowsky
Questions people ask
Does The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth R Boskey (President) and Eileen Dombrowsky (Treasurer/Director).
What does The James B Boskey Memorial Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.