Private foundation · EIN 86-6473047 · Sarasota, Florida

Dr and Mrs Bernhard Boecker Foundation Charitable Tr

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: 10 grants paid, $294K total, median $10K. 60% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$294K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Duluth Superior Area Comm FdDuluth, MNCharity$73K
Hartley Nature CenterDuluth, MNCharity$73K
The Depot FoundationDuluth, MNCharity$73K
Mote Marine LabVenice, FLCharity$25K
The Circus ConservatorySarasota, FLCharity$10K
Habitit for HumanitySarasota, FLCharity$10K
Meals on Wheels AmericaSarasota, FLCharity$10K
All Faiths Food BkSarasota, FLCharity$10K
Poodle Pooch RescueDeland, FLCharity$5,000
Duluth Superior Symphony OrchestraDuluth, MNCharity$5,000

By state: Minnesota 4 · Florida 6

About this foundation

Dr and Mrs Bernhard Boecker Foundation Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Sarasota, Florida, administered in care of Elsbeth G Waskom, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Dr and Mrs Bernhard Boecker Foundation Charitable Tr 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 Dr and Mrs Bernhard Boecker Foundation Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $294K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Dr and Mrs Bernhard Boecker Foundation Charitable Tr give?

Minnesota (4 grants), Florida (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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