Private foundation · EIN 95-6047326 · Pasadena, California

James G Boswell 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: 21 grants paid, $7.6M total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$7.6M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$142M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Valley Children's Healthcare FoundationMadera, CA2025 unrestricted contribution$2.0M
Huntington HospitalPasadena, CABoswell fund for surgical advancement$2.0M
Ag One FoundationFresno, CAPlant pathology lab and student interactive area$1.0M
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CA2025 unrestricted contribution - installment 1 of 2$500K
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CA2025 unrestricted contribution - installment 2 of 2$500K
California FFA FoundationGalt, CA2025 unrestricted contribution$300K
California FFA FoundationGalt, CADaniel j. boswell memorial fund$300K
California Agricultural Leadership FoundationMonterey, CA2025 unrestricted contribution$250K
Corcoran Community FoundationCorcoran, CA2025 - 2026 col. james g. boswell scholarship$183K
California Foundation for Ag in the ClassroomSacramento, CA2025 unrestricted contribution$100K
Huntington Medical Research InstitutePasadena, CABoswell endowed postdoctoral fellows$100K
California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA2025 unrestricted contribution$100K
California Policy CenterTustin, CAContribution in support of ca. water infrastructure solutions$75K
Corcoran Unified School DistrictCorcoran, CACorcoran high school ffa$35K
Boys & Girls Club of the SequoiasVisalia, CA2025 unrestricted contribution$25K
Cos FoundationTulare, CA2025 jumpstart mechanized ag program$25K
Sequoia Riverlands TrustVisalia, CASupport for kaweah oaks preserve$25K
Euhs Ag DepartmentExeter, CAFarm vehicles covered parking project$20K
Cos FoundationTulare, CAEquipment tech program$15K
The Jonah & Travis Drug Awareness FndVisalia, CA2025 unrestricted contribution$2,000
Scott Kirschenmann Family FoundationBakersfield, CA2025 unrestricted contribution$1,000

About this foundation

James G Boswell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, tax-exempt since 1948. 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 James G Boswell 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 James G Boswell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $7.6M across 21 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does James G Boswell Foundation give?

California (21 grants), per its latest filing.

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