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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 34-1760423

Bokom Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Sharon Center, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 54 grants and $39,200 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $39,200

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $1,018,316

  • Tax year 2023

    $56,800

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $969,920

  • Tax year 2022

    $49,000

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $1,021,053

  • Tax year 2021

    $34,700

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $1,043,887

  • Tax year 2020

    $51,200

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $1,020,539

  • Tax year 2019

    $55,500

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $937,388

  • Tax year 2018

    $79,300

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $933,427

Grants paid in 2024

54 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley NationalPeninsula, OH

    Donation

    $5,000
  2. United Methodist Church Retired Ministers DinnerColumbus, OH

    Donation

    $4,500
  3. Akron Art MuseumAkron, OH

    Donation

    $2,000
  4. Cleveland Museum of Natural History Natural Areas FundCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $1,500
  5. Mercy Hurst UniversityErie, PA

    Donation

    $1,500
  6. Dunham Tavern Klein GardenCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $1,000
  7. Ohio Environmental CouncilColumbus, OH

    Donation

    $1,000
  8. Summit Metro Parks FoundationAkron, OH

    Donation

    $1,000
  9. Wild Salmon FundPortland, OR

    Donation

    $1,000
  10. Delta WildfowlBismarck, ND

    Donation

    $1,000
  11. Ducks Unlimitedmemphis, TN

    Donation

    $1,000
  12. Colorado CollegeColorado SPGS, CO

    Donation

    $1,000
  13. Forman SchoolLitchfield, CT

    Donation

    $1,000
  14. Montana Trout UnlimitedMissoula, MT

    Donation

    $1,000
  15. Ohio Erie Canalway CoalitionAkron, OH

    Donation

    $1,000
  16. Trout Unlimited Coldwater ConservationWashington, DC

    Donation

    $1,000
  17. Cascade Locks Park AssociationAkron, OH

    Donation

    $500
  18. Cleveland Metroparks Youth OutdoorsCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $500
  19. Kents Hill SchoolKents Hill, ME

    Donation

    $500
  20. Victory GallopAkron, OH

    Donation

    $500
  21. Bath Pony Clubmedina, OH

    Donation

    $500
  22. Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $500
  23. Friends of Crowell HilakaRichfield, OH

    Donation

    $500
  24. Friends of Medina ParksMedina, OH

    Donation

    $500
  25. Wittenburg UniversitySpringfield, OH

    Donation

    $500
  26. University School Annual FundHunting Valley, OH

    Donation

    $500
  27. Alleghency College FundMeadville, PA

    Donation

    $500
  28. Clark Fork CoalitionMissoula, MT

    Donation

    $500
  29. Kowalchick Memorial FundFairfax, VA

    Donation

    $500
  30. SLU High SchoolSt Louis, MO

    Donation

    $500
  31. Susan B Anthony ProjectTorrington, CT

    Donation

    $500
  32. Theodore Roosevelt Conservation PartnersWashington, DC

    Donation

    $500
  33. Truman State UniversityKirksville, MO

    Donation

    $500
  34. University School Annual FundHunting Valley, OH

    Donation

    $400
  35. Ohio WesleyanDelaware, OH

    Donation

    $400
  36. Oliver Wilcott LibraryLitchfield, CT

    Donation

    $400
  37. Rumsey Hall SchoolWashington DT, CT

    Donation

    $400
  38. TRVC Education FoundationJackson, WY

    Donation

    $400
  39. Gilmour AcademyGates Mills, OH

    Donation

    $300
  40. Aspen Center for Environmental StudiesAspen, CO

    Donation

    $200
  41. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic RailroadPeninsula, OH

    Donation

    $200
  42. Avon Old FarmsAvon, CT

    Donation

    $200
  43. Cleveland MetroparksCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $200
  44. Gilmour AcademyGates Mills, OH

    Donation

    $200
  45. Battered Womens ShelterAkron, OH

    Donation

    $200
  46. EECO ProjectWashington, DC

    Donation

    $200
  47. Litchfield Montessorinorthfield, CT

    Donation

    $200
  48. Livingston Ripley Waterfowl ConservancyLitchfield, CT

    Donation

    $200
  49. Portsmouth Abbey from Mike Kowalchickportsmouth, RI

    Donation

    $200
  50. The Hill SchoolPottstown, PA

    Donation

    $200
  51. The Land Trust AllianceWashington, DC

    Donation

    $200
  52. Walsh Jesuit High SchoolCuyahoga FLS, OH

    Donation

    $200
  53. White Memorial From the Kowalchick FamilyLitchfield, CT

    Donation

    $200
  54. Bath Historical SocietyBath, OH

    Donation

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment5 grants $2,90030% of the total
  2. Arts and culture2 grants $2,50026% of the total
  3. Education3 grants $1,60016% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation2 grants $1,50015% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $7007% of the total
  6. Health1 grant $5005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio26 grants $23,700
  2. Connecticut8 grants $3,100
  3. Pennsylvania3 grants $2,200
  4. District of Columbia4 grants $1,900
  5. Montana2 grants $1,500
  6. Colorado2 grants $1,200
  7. Missouri2 grants $1,000
  8. North Dakota1 grant $1,000
  9. Oregon1 grant $1,000
  10. Tennessee1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • George R KleinPresident Hours 0Pay $0
  • Susan A KleinVice President Hours 0Pay $0
  • Megan KowalchickOfficer Hours 0Pay $0

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