Private foundation · EIN 82-0514966 · Hailey, Idaho · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Boswell 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: 46 grants paid, $191K total, median $2,250. 96% of grants stayed in Idaho.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
46
$191K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in ID
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Luke's Wood River FoundationKetchum, IDAchieve excellence in health care for the greater wood river region.$50K
The AdvocatesHailey, IDAssistance to victims of domesitc violence$25K
The Crisis HotlineBellevue, IDMental health crisis intervention$10K
Men's Second Chance LivingHailey, IDProvide an all-male, supportive, sober living environment to advance a path to a new and better life.$7,500
California Future Farmers of America FoundationGalt, CASupport for agricultural education$5,200
Blaine County Education FoundationHailey, IDEnhance the local children's potential for a healthy meaningful life.$5,000
Blaine County Recreation DistrictHailey, IDSupport recreation activities$5,000
Flourish FoundationKetchum, IDSupporting mental health and personal growth in k-12 students and adults$5,000
Sawtooth Sports FoundationHailey, IDDevelop firearms skills and safety for children and adults$5,000
The Senior ConnectionHailey, IDProvide support to senior citizens$5,000
Wood River Fire & RescueHailey, IDSupport fire protection & ems$5,000
Hospice & Pallative Care of the Wr ValleyKetchum, IDProviding hospice and pallative care in blaine county$5,000
Stanley School Parents AssociationStanley, IDSupport children attending stanley schools$5,000
The Space Idaho IncHailey, IDEmpowering teens to succeed in school and life$5,000
The Hunger CoalitionBellevue, IDProvide food, education and advocacy$4,000
Wood River Land TrustHailey, IDTo protect and sustain the treasured landscapes$3,500
Gooding County Senior CitizensGooding, IDProvides senior living and personalized care$3,000
Sun Valley Ski Education FoundationSun Valley, IDSupport for youth winter sports programs$2,600
Idaho Rivers UnitedBoise, IDProtect & restore id rivers & fish$2,500
Sun Valley Realtors GiveKetchum, IDSupport for community service$2,500
Wood River Trails CoalitionHailey, IDSupport mountain trail stewardship$2,500
Wood River YMCAKetchum, IDProviding everyone, regardless of age, income or background, the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.$2,500
Idaho Foundation for Parks and LandsBoise, IDReinheimer ranch preservation program$2,500
High Desert College CollaborativeKetchum, IDSupport for k-12 college preparatory programs$2,000
Word of Honor FundBellevue, IDSupport children of fallen seals$2,000
Boise State Public RadioBoise, IDSupport local public radio programs$1,500
College of Southern IdahoNampa, IDSupport idaho education programs$1,500
Environmental Resource CenterKetchum, IDProviding education and inspiring action to cultivate a healthy environment in the wood river valley.$1,500
Rotary Club of Hailey FoundationHailey, IDSupport community service$1,500
The Juniper FundSeattle, IDSupporting families and communities of himalayan high-altitude workers$1,500
Snake River AllianceBoise, IDAdvocate-nonnuclear renewable energy$1,053
Expedition InspirationBoise, IDSupport for breast cancer research$1,000
Sawtooth Ski ClubStanley, IDPromote & perserve quality skiing$1,000
Sawtooth SocietyHailey, IDProtect sawtooth nat'l rec area$1,000
Blaine County Charitable FundHailey, IDCreating a stable & resilient blaine county community$1,000
Idaho Conservation LeagueBoise, IDDefenders of idaho's land, air, water and wildlife$1,000
Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equine CenterBellevue, IDEmpowering individuals through therapeutic equine connections$1,000
The Alliance of IdahoHailey, IDProviding low-cost immigration support in blaine county$1,000
Bellevue Public LibraryBellevue, IDSupport library operations$500
Girls on the Run of the Wood River ValleyHailey, IDSocial & physical programs for girls$500
Sawtooth Botanical GardenSun Valley, IDSupport for botanical garden programs$500
Shoshone ProjectKetchum, IDSupport for community service$500
The Liberty Theatre CompanyHailey, IDTheatre company creating community enrichment in the wood river valley$500
Winter Wildlands AllianceBoise, IDProtecting america's wild snowscapes$500
Sea Education AssociationFalmouth, MASupport marine education programs$375
Sun Valley Youth HockeyBellevue, IDProvide ice hockey for local youth$40

By state: Idaho 44 · California 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Boswell Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hailey, Idaho, administered in care of James G Boswell II, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Boswell 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 Boswell Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $191K across 46 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Boswell Family Foundation give?

Idaho (44 grants), California (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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