The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation
Accepts applications
The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $410,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$410,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.3 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was down from $455,000 the year before.
52% 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 | $225,771 | 5 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $455,000 | 22 | $9.2 million |
| 2025 | $410,000 | 23 | $10.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Steve Boymel Co Sam Rachel Boymel F 12500 Reed Hartman Highway Ste 200, Cincinnati, OH 45241 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 605-2700 |
| What to submit | All applications should include a copy of the organization's determination letter from the internal revenue service. Additionally, the request must contain the purpose of the organization and how the gift will be used. |
| Restrictions | All awards are at the discrection of the trustees. |
What The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 9 | $182,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 6 | $58,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $38,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Israel Education Foundation | To further charitable works. | $100,000 |
| Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center | To further charitable works. | $50,000 |
| University of Cincinnati | To further charitable works. | $50,000 |
| Dr Stanley & Pearl Goodman JFS of Broward County | To further charitable works. | $30,000 |
| Colel Chabad | To further charitable works. | $18,000 |
| Yavneh Day School | To further charitable works. | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Natal | To further charitable works. | $15,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | To further charitable works. | $15,000 |
| Mazon | To further charitable works. | $15,000 |
| Temple Shalom of Chicago | To further charitable works. | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Hillel | To further charitable works. | $12,000 |
| Hillel Foundation of New Orleans | To further charitable works. | $12,000 |
| Chabad of Columbus | To further charitable works. | $10,000 |
| Harold E Eisenberg Foundation | To further charitable works. | $10,000 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation | To further charitable works. | $9,000 |
| Illinois Holocost Museum | To further charitable works. | $8,000 |
| American Friends of Rambam | To further charitable works. | $5,500 |
| Hadassah Medical Relief Association | To further charitable works. | $5,500 |
| Cincinnati Hebrew Day School | To further charitable works. | $5,000 |
| The Ark | To further charitable works. | $5,000 |
| Yahad in Unum Mid America | To further charitable works. | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | To further charitable works. | $5,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center | To further charitable works. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Faye Sosna
- Jonathan Kohn
- Robert Sosna
- Steven Boymel
Questions people ask
Does The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation give?
$410,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Faye Sosna (Trustee), Jonathan Kohn (Trustee), Robert Sosna (Trustee) and Steven Boymel (Trustee).
What does The Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.