Private foundation · EIN 20-0614587 · Sarasota, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Boscia Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $637K total, median $10K. 41% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$637K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
41%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

32 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mote MarineSarasota, FLArts & culture$100K
Legacy Youth Tennis & EducationPhiladelphia, PAHuman services$53K
PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PAHuman services$50K
Ronald McDonald HousePhiladelphia, PAHuman services$50K
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare FoundationSarasota, FLHuman services$50K
K9s for WarriorsPonte Vedra, FLHuman services$25K
Ringling College of Art and DesignSarasota, FLEducation$25K
Union League Legacy FoundationPhiladelphia, PAHuman services$25K
ClarifiPhiladelphia, PAHuman services$20K
Franklin InstitutePhiladelphia, PAHuman services$20K
Phoenixville Area Community CenterPhoenixville, PAHuman services$20K
Gesu SchoolPhiladelphia, PAEducation$16K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sun CoastVenice, FLHuman services$15K
Boys and Girls Club of SarasotaSarasota, FLHuman services$15K
Laurel HouseNorth Wales, PAHuman services$15K
Alsac - St Judes Hospital FoundationMemphis, TNHuman services$10K
Children of Fallen PatriotsReston, VAEducation$10K
Children's Hospital of ColoradoDenver, COHealth services$10K
Folds of HonorTulsa, OKEducation$10K
Friends of Avalon Volunteer Fire CoAvalon, NJHuman services$10K
Helen Diller Vacation Home for Blind ChildrenAvalon, NJHuman services$10K
Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PAEducation$10K
Sarasota OrchestraSarasota, FLArts & culture$10K
Shriner's Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FLHuman services$10K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYHuman services$10K
Wetlands InstituteStone Harbor, NJHuman services$10K
Child Protection CenterSarasota, FLHuman services$5,000
Children FIRSTSarasota, FLHuman services$5,000
Make-A-Wish South FlSarasota, FLHuman services$5,000
Norristown Zoological SocietyNorristown, PAHuman services$5,000
Selah FreedomSarasota, FLHuman services$5,000
Tidewell FoundationSarasota, FLHuman services$2,500

By state: Pennsylvania 11 · Florida 13 · New Jersey 3 · Tennessee 1 · Virginia 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Boscia Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sarasota, Florida, administered in care of Jon a Boscia, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Boscia Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Boscia Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $637K across 32 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Boscia Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (11 grants), Florida (13 grants), New Jersey (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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