Bokom Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bokom Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sharon Center, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $39,200 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. 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$39,200
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $56,800 the year before.
56% 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 | $56,800 | 56 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $39,200 | 54 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Bokom 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.
What Bokom Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 26 | $23,700 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $3,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $2,200 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1,900 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $1,200 |
| Missouri | 2 | $1,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National | Donation | $5,000 |
| United Methodist Church Retired Ministers Dinner | Donation | $4,500 |
| Akron Art Museum | Donation | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History Natural Areas Fund | Donation | $1,500 |
| Mercy Hurst University | Donation | $1,500 |
| Dunham Tavern Klein Garden | Donation | $1,000 |
| Ohio Environmental Council | Donation | $1,000 |
| Summit Metro Parks Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Wild Salmon Fund | Donation | $1,000 |
| Delta Wildfowl | Donation | $1,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Donation | $1,000 |
| Colorado College | Donation | $1,000 |
| Forman School | Donation | $1,000 |
| Montana Trout Unlimited | Donation | $1,000 |
| Ohio Erie Canalway Coalition | Donation | $1,000 |
| Trout Unlimited Coldwater Conservation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Cascade Locks Park Association | Donation | $500 |
| Cleveland Metroparks Youth Outdoors | Donation | $500 |
| Kents Hill School | Donation | $500 |
| Victory Gallop | Donation | $500 |
| Bath Pony Club | Donation | $500 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Donation | $500 |
| Friends of Crowell Hilaka | Donation | $500 |
| Friends of Medina Parks | Donation | $500 |
| Wittenburg University | Donation | $500 |
| University School Annual Fund | Donation | $500 |
| Alleghency College Fund | Donation | $500 |
| Clark Fork Coalition | Donation | $500 |
| Kowalchick Memorial Fund | Donation | $500 |
| SLU High School | Donation | $500 |
| Susan B Anthony Project | Donation | $500 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partners | Donation | $500 |
| Truman State University | Donation | $500 |
| University School Annual Fund | Donation | $400 |
| Ohio Wesleyan | Donation | $400 |
| Oliver Wilcott Library | Donation | $400 |
| Rumsey Hall School | Donation | $400 |
| TRVC Education Foundation | Donation | $400 |
| Gilmour Academy | Donation | $300 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Donation | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- George R Klein
- Susan A Klein
- Megan Kowalchick
Questions people ask
Does Bokom Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bokom Foundation Inc give?
$39,200 in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Bokom Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists George R Klein (President), Susan A Klein (Vice President) and Megan Kowalchick (Officer).
What does Bokom Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.