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James G Boswell Foundation is a private corporation based in PASADENA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1948. It holds total assets of $152.2M. Annual income is reported at $7.4M. Total assets have grown from $9.6M in 2011 to $155.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, James G Boswell Foundation has made 110 grants totaling $24M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $5M in 2020 to $7.6M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $3.2M, with an average award of $218K. The foundation has supported 50 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Arizona, West Virginia, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$9K
Average Grant
$179K
Largest Grant
$1.5M
Based on 30 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.
James G Boswell Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 110 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, AZ, WV.
James G Boswell Foundation has distributed a total of $24M across 110 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $218K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $3.2M.
James G Boswell Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James G Boswell Foundation is headquartered in PASADENA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber R Jaramillo | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James W Boswell | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cameron M Boswell | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel J Boswell | SECRETARY-TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$3.7M
Total Assets
$155.9M
Fair Market Value
$155.9M
Net Worth
$154.8M
Grants Paid
$3.6M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$7.4M
Distribution Amount
$7.4M
Total: $155.8M
Total Grants
110
Total Giving
$24M
Average Grant
$218K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
50
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ama Olukai FoundationSUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF MAUI FIRE | Honolulu, HI | $100K | 2023 |
| Trout UnlimitedOPERATING SUPPORT | Wolly Bugger, WV | $100K | 2022 |
| Leland Stanford Jr UniversityBOSWELL ENDOWED CHAIR IN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY | Redwood City, CA | $3.2M | 2023 |
| Huntington Medical Research InstitutesMEDICAL RESEARCH | Pasadena, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| Pacific Legal FoundationUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Sacramento, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| Childrens Hospital Los AngelesUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION IN MEMORY OF MARY ANNE DE BRIYN | Los Angeles, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| Valley Children'S HospitalUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | Madera, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| California Ffa FoundationCAL. FFA CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP | Galt, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| Calf - University SupportANNUAL SUPPORT FOR FOUR UNIVERSITIES | Salinas, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Sun Health FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT FOR BANNER BOSWELL HOSPITAL'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT | Surprise, AZ | $250K | 2023 |
| California Agricultural Leadership FoundationUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Salinas, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| California Institute Of TechnologySUPPORT OF BOSWELL PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY | Pasadena, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Corcoran Community Foundation2022 - 2023 SCHOOL YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS | Corcoran, CA | $69K | 2023 |
| Tulare County Sheriff'S FoundationDONATION TO RURAL CRIMES UNIT | Visalia, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Kings County Sheriff'S OfficeDONATION TO RURAL CRIMES UNIT | Hanford, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| California Foundation For Agriculture In The ClassroomGRANT FOR STARTER KIT BOXES | Sacramento, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Kings Fair Pledge FoundationCONTRIBUTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO 4H & FFA PROJECTS | Hanford, CA | $44K | 2023 |
| Sequoia Riverlands TrustOPERATING SUPPORT | Visalia, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| California 4-H Foundation (Kings County Programs)OPERATING SUPPORT | Davis, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Kern County Sherrif'S OfficeDONATION TO RURAL CRIMES UNIT | Bakersfield, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Tulare County Fair Heritage FoundationSUPPORT OF FFA PROGRAMS | Tulare, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Tulare County Foundation For Ag Education And YouthGRANT FOR MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENTS - LIVESTOCK | Tulare, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Future Farmers Of America - HanfordOPERATING SUPPORT | Hanford, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Kern County Future Farmers Of AmericaOPERATING SUPPORT | Bakersfield, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Central Ca SouthOPERATING SUPPORT | Fresno, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Kern County FairOPERATING SUPPORT | Bakersfield, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Corcoran Community Foundation Christians For Emergency Aid2023 CONTRIBUTION FOR CORCORAN COMMUNITY | Corcoran, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Corcoran Unified School DistrictAGRICULTURE | Corcoran, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Exeter Union High School Ag DepartmentAGRICULTURE | Exeter, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Huntington HospitalJAMES G. BOSWELL INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENT | Pasadena, CA | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Kenan-Flagler Business School FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Chapel Hill, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| Kings Fair FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Hanford, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Tulare Future Farmers Of AmericaOPERATING SUPPORT | Tulare, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Kern County 4-H ClubOPERATING SUPPORT | Bakersfield, CA | $5K | 2022 |
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