Private foundation · EIN 31-1578615 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $11K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $410K total, median $11K. 38% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: All awards are at the discrection of the trustees.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$410K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in OH
38%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$8.2M

How to apply

All applications should include a copy of the organization's determination letter from the internal revenue service. Additionally, the request must contain the purpose of the organization and how the gift will be used. Contact: Steve Boymel Co Sam Rachel Boymel F, 12500 Reed Hartman Highway Ste 200, Cincinnati, Oh, 5136052700 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: All awards are at the discrection of the trustees.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Israel Education FoundationWashington, DCTo further charitable works.$100K
Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity CenterCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works.$50K
University of CincinnatiCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works.$50K
Dr Stanley & Pearl Goodman Jfs of Broward CountyCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works.$30K
Colel ChabadBrooklyn, NYTo further charitable works.$18K
Yavneh Day SchoolCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works.$18K
American Friends of NatalNew York, NYTo further charitable works.$15K
Greater Miami Jewish FederationMiami, FLTo further charitable works.$15K
MazonLos Angeles, CATo further charitable works.$15K
Temple Shalom of ChicagoChicago, ILTo further charitable works.$15K
Cincinnati HillelCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works.$12K
Hillel Foundation of New OrleansNew Orleans, LATo further charitable works.$12K
Chabad of ColumbusNew Albany, OHTo further charitable works.$10K
Harold E Eisenberg FoundationNorthbrook, ILTo further charitable works.$10K
Israel Tennis & Education Centers FoundationNew York, NYTo further charitable works.$9,000
Illinois Holocost MuseumSkokie, ILTo further charitable works.$8,000
American Friends of RambamNew York, NYTo further charitable works.$5,500
Hadassah Medical Relief AssociationNew York, NYTo further charitable works.$5,500
Cincinnati Hebrew Day SchoolCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works.$5,000
The ArkChicago, ILTo further charitable works.$5,000
Yahad in Unum Mid AmericaCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works.$5,000
Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NYTo further charitable works.$5,000
Chabad Jewish CenterCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works.$2,000
Enosh the Israeli Mental Health AssociationISReceived stale check back.

By state: Ohio 9 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 6 · Illinois 4 · Florida 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of J Michael Cooney, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All applications should include a copy of the organization's determination letter from the internal revenue service. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $410K across 24 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Sam and Rachel Boymel Foundation give?

Ohio (9 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), New York (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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