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Bok Fam Foundation Trust is a private trust based in CANAAN, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Seth L Starr. It holds total assets of $45.6M. Annual income is reported at $11.8M. Total assets have grown from $28.7M in 2011 to $45.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. According to available records, Bok Fam Foundation Trust has made 81 grants totaling $15.3M, with a median grant of $100K. The foundation has distributed between $3.9M and $7.1M annually from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $7.1M distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.1M, with an average award of $189K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$200K
Average Grant
$253K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bok Fam Foundation Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 81 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, PA, CT.
Bok Fam Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $15.3M across 81 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $189K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.1M.
Bok Fam Foundation Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bok Fam Foundation Trust is headquartered in CANAAN, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIOT P BOK | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| ROXANNE BOK | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| SCOTT L BOK | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$3.9M
Total Assets
$45.6M
Fair Market Value
$52.6M
Net Worth
$44.4M
Grants Paid
$3.9M
Contributions
$141K
Net Investment Income
$5.8M
Distribution Amount
$2.6M
Total: $45.6M
Total Grants
81
Total Giving
$15.3M
Average Grant
$189K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYFUL NOISECHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - EARLY CHILDCARE PROGRAMS | TORRINGTON, CT | $30K | 2024 |
| AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - HISTORICAL | NEW YORK, NY | $675K | 2024 |
| CARECHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - EDUCATION | NEW YORK, NY | $500K | 2024 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMYCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - EDUCATION | NEW YORK, NY | $450K | 2024 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY GIFTCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - ENVIRONMENTAL | NEW YORK, NY | $400K | 2024 |
| NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARYCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - EDUCATION | NEW YORK, NY | $334K | 2024 |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETYCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - NATIONAL CONSERVATION PROJECTS, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PORGRAMS | BRONX, NY | $250K | 2024 |
| ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANYCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - NY THEATRE | NEW YORK, NY | $175K | 2024 |
| BARRINGTON STAGECHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - THEATRE | PITTSFIELD, MA | $100K | 2024 |
| CITY HARVESTCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - RESCUE AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD | BROOKLYN, NY | $100K | 2024 |
| ASPCACHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | NEW YORK, NY | $100K | 2024 |
| SCENIC HUDSONCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - CONSERVATION | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY | $100K | 2024 |
| PROJECT SAGECHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - ADVOCATING FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS | LAVEVILLE, CT | $100K | 2024 |
| PUBLIC THEATERCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - ADVANCE PUBLIC THEATRE ARTS | NEW YORK, NY | $75K | 2024 |
| SHAKESPEARE & COMPANYCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - PRODUCTIONS AND CLASSICAL TRAINING | LENOX, MA | $60K | 2024 |
| ANIMAL DEFENSE FUNDCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - PROTECT ANIMALS BY LAW | COTATI, CA | $50K | 2024 |
| STUDENT SPONSOR PARTNERSCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - EDUCATE UNDERSERVED YOUTH | NEW YORK, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| BEDLAM INCCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - THEATRE | NEW YORK, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| NOURISH BRIDGEPORT INCCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - POVERTY | BRIDGEPORT, CT | $30K | 2024 |
| BERKSHIRE THEATER GROUPCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - PROMOTE PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION | PITTSFIELD, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| THE SHARON PLAYHOUSECHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - PROMOTE REGIONAL THEATER EDUCATION | SHARON, CT | $25K | 2024 |
| HOUSATONIC VALLEY ASSOCIATION INCCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - CONSERVATION | CORNWALL BRIDGE, CT | $25K | 2024 |
| WARNER THEATRECHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - PERFORMING ARTS | TORRINGTON, CT | $25K | 2024 |
| SALISBURY HOUSING COMMITTEECHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - LOW INCOME HOUSING | SALISBURY, CT | $25K | 2024 |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCYCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - CONSERVATION | NEW YORK, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| SHARON HOSPITALCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - PROVIDE COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES | SHARON, CT | $25K | 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIACHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - PRIVATE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY LOCATED IN PHILADELPHIA, PA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20K | 2024 |
| FOUNDATION FOR ACCOUNTABILITY & CIVIC TRUST (FACT)CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - PROMOTE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY | WASHINGTON, DC | $15K | 2024 |
| HOTCHKISS SCHOOLCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - EDUCATE FUTURE COMMUNITY LEADERS | LAKEVILLE, CT | $10K | 2024 |
| THE HOTCHKISS SCHOOLCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - EDUCATE FUTURE COMMUNITY LEADERS | LAKEVILLE, CT | $10K | 2024 |
| ELS FOR AUTISMCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM | JUPITER, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| HARLEM CHILDRENS ZONECHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - EDUCATION | NEW YORK, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| COOKE SCHOOL AND INSTITUTECHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - EDUCATION | NEW YORK, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| CAMFEDCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - EDUCATE GIRLS, EMPOWER WOMEN | CAMBRIDGE | $5K | 2024 |
| Prep For PrepCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | New York, NY | $300K | 2022 |