The Bok Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCanaan, Connecticut · EIN 25-6872863 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.9M
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$52.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
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
69% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - historical | $675,000 |
| Care | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - education | $500,000 |
| Success Academy | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - education | $450,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Gift | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - environmental | $400,000 |
| New York Public Library | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - education | $334,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | Charitable contribution - national conservation projects, research and education porgrams | $250,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - NY theatre | $175,000 |
| Scenic Hudson | Poughkeepsie, NY | Charitable contribution - conservation | $100,000 |
| Project Sage | Laveville, CT | Charitable contribution - advocating for victims and survivors | $100,000 |
| Barrington Stage | Pittsfield, MA | Charitable contribution - theatre | $100,000 |
| City Harvest | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable contribution - rescue and distribute food | $100,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - prevent cruelty to animals | $100,000 |
| Public Theater | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - advance public theatre arts | $75,000 |
| Shakespeare & Company | Lenox, MA | Charitable contribution - productions and classical training | $60,000 |
| Bedlam Inc | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - theatre | $50,000 |
| Animal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | Charitable contribution - protect animals by law | $50,000 |
| Student Sponsor Partners | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - educate underserved youth | $50,000 |
| Joyful Noise | Torrington, CT | Charitable contribution - early childcare programs | $30,000 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Charitable contribution - poverty | $30,000 |
| Housatonic Valley Association Inc | Cornwall Bridge, CT | Charitable contribution - conservation | $25,000 |
| Warner Theatre | Torrington, CT | Charitable contribution - performing arts | $25,000 |
| Salisbury Housing Committee | Salisbury, CT | Charitable contribution - low income housing | $25,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - conservation | $25,000 |
| Berkshire Theater Group | Pittsfield, MA | Charitable contribution - promote performing arts education | $25,000 |
| Sharon Hospital | Sharon, CT | Charitable contribution - provide community healthcare services | $25,000 |
| The Sharon Playhouse | Sharon, CT | Charitable contribution - promote regional theater education | $25,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable contribution - private research university located in philadelphia, pa | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Accountability & Civic Trust (Fact) | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution - promote government accountability | $15,000 |
| Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | Charitable contribution - educate future community leaders | $10,000 |
| Harlem Childrens Zone | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - education | $10,000 |
| Cooke School and Institute | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - education | $10,000 |
| Els for Autism | Jupiter, FL | Charitable contribution - support individuals with autism | $10,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | Charitable contribution - educate future community leaders | $10,000 |
| Camfed | Cambridge, UK | Charitable contribution - educate girls, empower women | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,894,000 | 34 |
| 2023 | $3,285,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349100121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6872863
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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