The Boeckman Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Boeckman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $468,135 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$468,135
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $377,000 the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $264,500 | 21 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $377,000 | 27 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $468,135 | 31 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth Boeckman 3838 Oak Lawn Ave STE1450, Dallas, TX 75219-4521 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 522-8292 |
| What to submit | Format is flexible, but it must show need, purpose of funds and ability to provide information as to funds being used for specified purpose. Other information may be requested by the boeckman family foundation. |
| Restrictions | All contributions (grants or distributions) must be qualifying distributions for the boeckman family foundation. |
What The Boeckman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $175,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $105,000 |
| Texas | 7 | $68,385 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $46,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $21,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $17,750 |
| Florida | 2 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of the South the University of the South | For thomas m carlson chair amer lit | $175,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Texas the Nature Conservancy Texas | For programs | $100,000 |
| Nuevo Mexico Profundo Nuevo Mexico Profundo | Remudding mission in las trampas nm | $30,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art Dallas Museum of Art | Maya women research assistant | $28,000 |
| Museum of New Mexico Foundation Museum of New Mexico Foundation | Moifa education | $15,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art Dallas Museum of Art | Maya women research assistant | $13,193 |
| Dallas Museum of Art Dallas Museum of Art | Maya women research assistant | $13,192 |
| Duke University Duke University | For marine lab annual fund | $10,000 |
| Duke University Duke University | For marine lab annual fund | $10,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preserv National Trust for Historic Preservation | For programs | $10,000 |
| Texas Book Festival Texas Book Festival | Laura bush legacy fund | $10,000 |
| Florida Craft Art Florida Craft Art | For programs | $7,000 |
| Tampa Bay Watch Tampa Bay Watch | For programs | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Florida the Nature Conservancy Florida | For programs | $5,000 |
| The Philanthropy Connection the Philanthropy Connection | For programs | $5,000 |
| The Philanthropy Connection the Philanthropy Connection | For programs | $5,000 |
| Savannah State University Savannah State University | Marine science program | $5,000 |
| Carroll School Carroll School | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Institute of Contemporary Art | For programs | $2,500 |
| She Can She Can | For programs | $2,500 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation Southwestern Medical Foundation | For alzheiner's disease programs | $2,500 |
| Winnisquam Watershed Network Winnisquam Watershed Network | Annual membership | $2,500 |
| Zumix Zumix | For programs | $2,500 |
| Osu Foundation Osu Foundation | For endowment fund | $2,000 |
| NC Coastal Land Trust NC Coastal Land Trust | For programs | $1,000 |
| Lumin Education Lumin Education | In memory of bonnie cobb | $1,000 |
| The Historic Santa Fe Foundation the Historic Santa Fe Foundation | For programs | $1,000 |
| Bat Conservation International Bat Conservation International | For programs | $500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes | For programs | $500 |
| NH Lakes NH Lakes | For programs | $500 |
| Mother Caroline Academy Mother Caroline Academy | For programs | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Boeckman
- Kathryn B Howd
Questions people ask
Does The Boeckman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Boeckman Family Foundation give?
$468,135 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Boeckman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Boeckman (President) and Kathryn B Howd (Secretary, T).
What does The Boeckman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.