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The Russell A Boss Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Narragansett, Rhode Island · EIN 061483688

The Russell A Boss Family Foundation is a private foundation in Narragansett, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $18,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $21,000 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$21,0006$424,386
2024$18,5006$505,774

How to apply

The Russell A Boss Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Russell A Boss Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.

StateGrantsAmount
Rhode Island6$18,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Lincoln School
Providence, RI
Operating support$10,000
St Peter's by the Sea
Narragansett, RI
Operating support$3,000
Hasbro Children's Hostital
Providence, RI
Operating support$2,000
South County Health
Wakefield, RI
Operating support$2,000
Save the Bay
Providence, RI
Operating support$1,000
Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education
Providence, RI
Operating support$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Russell A Boss Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Russell A Boss Family Foundation give?

$18,500 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs The Russell A Boss Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Russell A Boss (Trustee), Marjorie B Boss (Trustee), Martha B Bennett (Trustee) and Robin L Boss (Trustee).

What does The Russell A Boss Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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