Martin and Mary L Boyer Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-0587477 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$568K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$12.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
13% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juf - Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $150,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Wttwwfmt Public Broadcasting Service | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | Skokie, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| North Shore Senior Center | Northfield, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Illini Chabad Center for Jewish Life | Champaign, IL | General purposes | $20,800 |
| Mindfulness Leader NFP | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Sharsheret | Teaneck, NJ | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Hagerstown, MD | General purposes | $12,500 |
| Billings Clinic Foundation | Billings, MT | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Covenant House Illinois | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Deborah's Place | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | Winnetka, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Street Samaritans | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Bloc Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $568,300 | 22 |
| 2024 | $547,500 | 24 |
| 2023 | $527,500 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601109349100700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0587477
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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