Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation
Invitation OnlyOlympia, Washington · EIN 56-2396839 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$242K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $12,000.
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
65% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $31,000 |
| University of Chicago Booth School | Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | unrestricted | $12,500 |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | unrestricted | $12,500 |
| San Jose Museum of Art | San Jose, CA | unrestricted | $12,000 |
| The Tech Museum of Innovation | San Jose, CA | unrestricted | $12,000 |
| San Jose Stage Company | San Jose, CA | unrestricted | $12,000 |
| South Puget Sound Salmon EG | Olympia, WA | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Semperivens Fund | Los Altos, CA | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hands On Childrens Museum | Olympia, WA | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Center for Whale Research | Friday Harbor, WA | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| KCTS Public Television | Seattle, WA | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| KNKX Public Radio | Tacoma, WA | unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Fifth Avenue Theatre | Seattle, WA | unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Humane Society of Silicon Valley | Santa Clara, CA | unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Cal State University Chico | Chico, CA | unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $6,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Childrens Discovery Museum | San Jose, CA | unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Birdnote | Asheville, NC | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $242,500 | 23 |
| 2024 | $229,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $229,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611149349100606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2396839
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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