John K Boardman Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John K Boardman Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Apex, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $920,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$920,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$22.1 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $999,900 the year before.
27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $53,000 | 5 | $9.2 million |
| 2023 | $999,900 | 34 | $20.7 million |
| 2024 | $920,000 | 34 | $22.1 million |
How to apply
John K Boardman Jr 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 John K Boardman Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 9 | $560,000 |
| North Carolina | 13 | $115,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Area YMCA | For building fund | $100,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundati | Provide support | $100,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | Provide support | $100,000 |
| Avenel Foundation | General operations | $100,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General operations | $75,000 |
| Bedford D-Day Memorial | Provide support | $50,000 |
| Bedford Volunteer Fire Rescue | Provide support. | $50,000 |
| Carilion Clinic Foundation | General operations | $50,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Childrens fund | $30,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospi | Help research childhood diseases | $25,000 |
| Friedreichs Ataxia Research Allianc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Quiet Givers | General operations | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General operations | $25,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | General operations | $15,000 |
| Radnor A Better Chance | General operations | $15,000 |
| Main Line Animal Rescue | General operations | $15,000 |
| NC Zoological Society | General operations | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Carrying Place | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Davids Episcopal Church | General operations | $5,000 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance | General operations | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Wake Co | General operations | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General operations | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish America | General operations | $5,000 |
| SPCA of Wake Co | General operations | $5,000 |
| Children's Flight of Hope | General operations | $5,000 |
| Figs of Wake Co | General operations | $5,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | General operations | $5,000 |
| Manna Foodbank | General operations | $5,000 |
| Dorcas Ministries | General operations | $5,000 |
| Haven House | General operations | $5,000 |
| Inter-Faith Food Shuttle | General operations | $5,000 |
| Gashes Creek Baptist Church | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine M Boardman
- Holloway B Burton
- Elizabeth B Grant
- Marilyn B House
Questions people ask
Does John K Boardman Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John K Boardman Jr Foundation give?
$920,000 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs John K Boardman Jr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Catherine M Boardman (Director), Holloway B Burton (Director), Elizabeth B Grant (Director) and Marilyn B House (Director).
What does John K Boardman Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and science and research.