Boyer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Boyer Foundation is a private foundation in Bend, Oregon. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.1 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $637,581. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.1 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$637,581
- Assets$0
How to apply
Boyer 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 Boyer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 11 | $970,831 |
| California | 3 | $43,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $37,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $23,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water Watch of Oregon | Environmental | $637,581 |
| Central Oregon Landwatch | Environmental | $230,000 |
| Turneffe Atoll Trust | Environmental | $23,000 |
| Smith River Alliance | Environmental | $22,500 |
| Oregon Desert Land Trust | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Rogue Climate | Environmental | $17,500 |
| Crag Law Center | Environmental | $16,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Predator Defense | Environmental | $11,500 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Environmental | $11,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Environmental | $11,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund | Environmental | $11,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Environmental | $11,000 |
| KS Wild | Environmental | $10,500 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | Environmental | $10,500 |
| Earthjustice | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation | Environmental | $6,000 |
| Think Wild Oregon Wildlife Rehab Hospital | Environmental | $6,000 |
| Living Lands & Waters | Environmental | $500 |
| Onda | Environmental | $250 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Environmental | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Boyer
- Peter Bergeson
- Tracy Boyer
Questions people ask
Does Boyer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Boyer Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2023, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Boyer Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Jeffrey Boyer (President), Peter Bergeson (Director) and Tracy Boyer (Secretary).
What does Boyer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.