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THE JAMES G BOSWELL FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $7.6M across 10 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
$17.5M
22%
Pacific Legal Foundation
Sacramento, CA
$5M
6%
CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP FOUND
Monterey, CA
$3.7M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$84.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
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- 44 grantees
- 15 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JAMES G BOSWELL FOUNDATION?
No. THE JAMES G BOSWELL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JAMES G BOSWELL FOUNDATION give?
THE JAMES G BOSWELL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Arizona, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JAMES G BOSWELL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JAMES G BOSWELL FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JAMES G BOSWELL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE JAMES G BOSWELL FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $7.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JAMES G BOSWELL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE JAMES G BOSWELL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, Pacific Legal Foundation, and CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP FOUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JAMES G BOSWELL FOUNDATION?
THE JAMES G BOSWELL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.