John K Boardman Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyApex, North Carolina · EIN 54-1946363 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
72% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Area YMCA | Bedford Va, VA | For building fund | $100,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | Roanoke, VA | Provide support | $100,000 |
| Avenel Foundation | Bedford, VA | General operations | $100,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Cumming, GA | General operations | $75,000 |
| Bedford Volunteer Fire Rescue | Bedford, VA | Provide support. | $50,000 |
| Carilion Clinic Foundation | Roanoke, VA | General operations | $50,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Childrens fund | $30,000 |
| Alzheimers Foundation | New York, NY | General operations | $25,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | Doylestown, PA | General operations | $15,000 |
| Main Line Animal Rescue | Chester Springs, PA | General operations | $15,000 |
| NC Zoological Society | Asheboro, NC | General operations | $15,000 |
| St Davids Episcopal Church | Ashburn, VA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance | Washington, DC | General operations | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Wake Co | Raleigh, NC | General operations | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | General operations | $5,000 |
| SPCA of Wake Co | Raleigh, NC | General operations | $5,000 |
| Dorcas Ministries | Cary, NC | General operations | $5,000 |
| Gashes Creek Baptist Church | Asheville, NC | General operations | $5,000 |
The return also lists 16 grants to individuals ($310,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $920,000 | 34 |
| 2023 | $999,900 | 34 |
| 2021 | $53,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542659349100404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1946363
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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