The Cynthia and Jim Boscov Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 38-7217000 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$72K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Berks County | Reading, PA | Social services | $20,000 |
| Alvernia University | Reading, PA | Education | $12,500 |
| Hosts for Hospitals | Gladwyne, PA | Medical, social services | $10,000 |
| Caron Treatment Centers | Wernersville, PA | Medical, social services | $5,000 |
| Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank | Reading, PA | Community | $5,000 |
| Olivet Boys and Girls Club of Reading and Berks County Pa | Reading, PA | Community | $5,000 |
| Richard J Caron Foundation | Wernersville, PA | Medical, social services | $5,000 |
| Spotlight Pa | Harrisburg, PA | Community | $5,000 |
| Goggle Works | Reading, PA | Community | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Reading Pa | Reading, PA | Religious, cultural | $1,000 |
| Reading Hospital Foundation | Reading, PA | Medical, social services | $1,000 |
| Reading Science Center | Reading, PA | Science | $1,000 |
| Safe Berks | Reading, PA | Social services, domestice violence awareness | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $32,600 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630719349101108
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-7217000
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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