Boost Ventures Inc
Preselected recipients only
Boost Ventures Inc is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $21,500 and the largest $26,000. 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$48,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$21,500
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$6,785
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,700 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $0 | 0 | $60,256 |
| 2024 | $1,700 | 1 | $55,808 |
| 2025 | $48,000 | 2 | $6,785 |
How to apply
Boost Ventures 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 Boost Ventures Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $43,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chase College Foundation | Funds used to support Ohio entrepreneurial activities | $26,000 |
| Cincinnati Union Cooperative | To support a network of worker owned business in greater Cincinnati area. | $17,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dov Rosenberg
- John McIlwraith
- Jack Wyant
- Julie Whitehead
Questions people ask
Does Boost Ventures Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Boost Ventures Inc give?
$48,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $21,500.
Who runs Boost Ventures Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dov Rosenberg (President), John McIlwraith (Secretary), Jack Wyant (Treasurer) and Julie Whitehead (Asst Treasurer).
What does Boost Ventures Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.