The Boler Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySchaumburg, Illinois · EIN 36-6854134 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$5.7M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$600,000
Total assets$81.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $1,000,000.
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
72% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | To support rush university medical center | $1,000,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | To support university of notre dame | $1,000,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industries | Tampa, FL | General support | $1,000,000 |
| John Carroll University | University Heights, OH | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Alexian Brothers HEALTH SYSTEM | Hoffman Estates, IL | General support | $775,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation | Sanibel, FL | To support the conservation of coastal habitats and aquatic resources on sanibel and captiva and the surrounding watershed | $600,000 |
| Horizons For Youth | Chicago, IL | To support first generation college students | $300,000 |
| Yampa Valley Autism Program | Steamboat Springs, CO | General support | $50,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Sanibel | Sanibel, FL | To support community service and education scholarships | $7,500 |
| Fish of Sanibel Capitva | Sanibel, FL | To enrich the lives of everyone on sanibel and captiva islands through food programs, island based workshops, social services and helping… | $5,000 |
| CROW Taste of the Islands | Sanibel, FL | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,742,500 | 11 |
| 2024 | $4,342,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $3,267,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611949349100521
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6854134
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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