Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation is a private foundation in Olympia, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $242,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $31,000. 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$242,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$31,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $229,500 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $229,500 | 22 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $229,500 | 22 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $242,500 | 23 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Robert E and Adele M Boydston 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 8 | $78,500 |
| California | 8 | $71,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $62,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Institute of Technology | unrestricted | $31,000 |
| University of Chicago Booth School | unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Dartmouth College | unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | unrestricted | $12,500 |
| University of Puget Sound | unrestricted | $12,500 |
| San Jose Museum of Art | unrestricted | $12,000 |
| The Tech Museum of Innovation | unrestricted | $12,000 |
| San Jose Stage Company | unrestricted | $12,000 |
| South Puget Sound Salmon EG | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Semperivens Fund | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hands On Childrens Museum | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Center for Whale Research | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| KCTS Public Television | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| KNKX Public Radio | unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Fifth Avenue Theatre | unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Humane Society of Silicon Valley | unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Cal State University Chico | unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Kqed | unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | unrestricted | $6,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Childrens Discovery Museum | unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Birdnote | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ohio State University | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anar Kotadia
- Mark Boydston
- Shiraz Kotadia
- Grace Brewer
Questions people ask
Does Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation give?
$242,500 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anar Kotadia (director), Mark Boydston (President), Shiraz Kotadia (Vice President) and Grace Brewer (Secretary).
What does Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.