Boyer Foundation
Invitation OnlyBend, Oregon · EIN 93-1253884 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$1.1M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$11,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $17,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
47% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Watch of Oregon | Portland, OR | Environmental | $637,581 |
| Central Oregon Landwatch | Bend, OR | Environmental | $230,000 |
| Turneffe Atoll Trust | Bozeman, MT | Environmental | $23,000 |
| Smith River Alliance | Crescent City, CA | Environmental | $22,500 |
| Oregon Desert Land Trust | Bend, OR | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Rogue Climate | Medford, OR | Environmental | $17,500 |
| Crag Law Center | Portland, OR | Environmental | $16,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Predator Defense | Eugene, OR | Environmental | $11,500 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Environmental | $11,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Portland, OR | Environmental | $11,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund | Washington, DC | Environmental | $11,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | Environmental | $11,000 |
| Ks Wild | Ashland, OR | Environmental | $10,500 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | Portland, OR | Environmental | $10,500 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation | Alexandria, VA | Environmental | $6,000 |
| Think Wild Oregon Wildlife Rehab Hospital | Bend, OR | Environmental | $6,000 |
| Living Lands & Waters | East Moline, IL | Environmental | $500 |
| Onda | Bend, OR | Environmental | $250 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Environmental | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,081,081 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Feb 15, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202440469349100824
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1253884
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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