How to apply
GO TO www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/community/guidelines.htm FOR CURRENT GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Contact: Bridget Sweeney - the Boeing Compan, 100 N Riverside Plaza Mc-5002-8450, Chicago, Il, 3125442071, N/A Deadlines: Go to referenced web site above Restrictions: Limited to education, human services, arts and culture, civic and environmental initiatives in areas where boeing employees live or work
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
12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Science Center FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Endeavour lacampaign | $3.1M |
| American Red Cross Kentucky RegionLouisville, KY | Disaster relief for | $700K |
| California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Ca wildfire relief efforts | $300K |
| Community Foundation of Snohomish CountyEverett, WA | Flood reliefe in puget | $250K |
| Los Angeles Regional Food BankVernon, CA | Ca wildfire relief efforts | $200K |
| Los Angeles Fire Departament FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Ca wildfire relief efforts | $100K |
| The Salvation Army - Midland DivisionSt Louis, MO | Missouri tornado relief | $100K |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis IncSt Louis, MO | Tornado disaster relief | $100K |
| The Salvation Army Metropolitan AreaKerrville, TX | Kerr county flood relief | $100K |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TX | Kerr county flood relief | $100K |
| Greater Washington Community FdnWashington, DC | Aa5342 and army black | $30K |
| Wichita FoundationWichita, KS | Aa5342 and army black | $15K |
By state: California 4 · Kentucky 1 · Washington 1 · Missouri 2 · Texas 2 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Boeing Company Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of First Interstate Bank of Wash, tax-exempt since 1964. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Boeing Company Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. GO TO www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/community/guidelines.htm FOR CURRENT GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Deadlines: Go to referenced web site above.
How much does Boeing Company Charitable Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $5.1M across 12 grants, a median of $100K.
Where does Boeing Company Charitable Trust give?
California (4 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), Washington (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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