Martin And Mary L Boyer Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes, primarily focusing on Jewish community initiatives, food security, and health-related services. It provides funding to organizations that serve vulnerable populations, including seniors, individuals facing homelessness, and those requiring health services. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to cultural and educational institutions, as well as youth development programs. Its grantmaking is predominantly concentrated in Illinois, reflecting a strong local focus in its philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established Illinois-based 501(c)(3) with a track record in community services (Jewish community organizations, food security, senior services, arts/culture, health or homelessness) and existing local relationships or referrals to the foundation or its trustees.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Illinois or has substantial Illinois programs.
- • Mission aligns with previously funded categories (Jewish community, food banks, senior centers, arts, health, homelessness).
- • Capacity to manage grants in the $10K–$150K range (median around $20K).
- • Established local reputation or an introduction from a current grantee or local intermediary.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Illinois (about 92% of dollars) with only small out-of-state awards across three other states; the observable footprint is effectively local to Illinois.
Recipient Variety
The latest filings show 20 distinct independent grantees funded in the most recent year across a range of missions (Jewish organizations, food bank, senior services, arts, health, homelessness), indicating a comparatively broad recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Across two observed years there were no new recipients, the foundation's materials indicate grants are only to preselected organizations, and no public application pathway or contact information is visible, so unfamiliar applicants appear unlikely to enter the portfolio without invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
