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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 45-4020765

Bosch Community Fund

A private foundation in Farmington Hills, MI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 222 grants and $5.1 million paid in grants.

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

4 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $5,115,862

    Grants listed
    222
    Assets, end of year
    $11,621,281
  • Tax year 2023

    $4,896,223

    Grants listed
    200
    Assets, end of year
    $8,050,335
  • Tax year 2022

    $3,866,817

    Grants listed
    176
    Assets, end of year
    $8,107,205
  • Tax year 2021

    $2,789,421

    Grants listed
    118
    Assets, end of year
    $7,020,759

Grants paid in 2024

222 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. FirstManchester, NH

    Bosch ed&i support, robotics competition registration and robot kits

    $300,000
  2. Childrens Hospital of Michigan FDNDetroit, MI

    Michigan central station endowment fund support

    $250,000
  3. The Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

    Bosch program support

    $196,463
  4. United Way for Southeastern MichiganDetroit, MI

    Investing in community schools to support basic needs and STEM in pontiac

    $168,000
  5. Sierra College FoundationRocklin, CA

    Bosch career and technology education support fund

    $100,000
  6. Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TX

    STEM

    $80,000
  7. Eastern Michigan University FoundationYpsilanti, MI

    Southeast michigan great lakes stewardship coalition

    $75,000
  8. Riverland Community College FoundationAlbert Lea, MN

    Eco STEM

    $75,000
  9. Craven School DistrictNew Bern, NC

    STEM

    $72,374
  10. Friends of the Parks FHFarmington Hills, MI

    Hawk makerspace community mural

    $71,523
  11. Friends of the RougePlymouth, MI

    Fotr operating and program support

    $70,771
  12. Enfocus IncSouth Bend, IN

    STEM

    $50,000
  13. Sme Education FoundationSouthfield, MI

    STEM

    $50,000
  14. Oakland Schools Mi STEMWaterford, MI

    Modeling mobility

    $49,864
  15. Plymouth Canton Community SchoolsPlymouth, MI

    STEM

    $48,288
  16. Anderson Five Education FoundationAnderson, SC

    STEM

    $45,000
  17. Charles River Watershed AssociationBoston, MA

    Eco + STEM

    $45,000
  18. The Morton ArboretumLisle, IL

    Research support

    $45,000
  19. The Conservation FoundationNaperville, IL

    Ecosteam educators

    $42,800
  20. Mount Prospect School District 57Mount Prospect, IL

    STEM

    $42,161
  21. Wayne ResaWayne, MI

    Scaling for success: accelerating career and post-secondary opportunities for students

    $41,375
  22. Lincoln County Rotary Student Loan FundLincolnton, NC

    Student support

    $40,000
  23. Lincoln County SchoolsLincolnton, NC

    STEM support

    $40,000
  24. Tri County Technical College FoundationPendleton, SC

    Educational initatives

    $40,000
  25. The Children's Museum of the UpstateGreenville, SC

    Steamworks

    $39,000
  26. University of the Aftermarket FoundationBethesda, MD

    STEM support

    $37,000
  27. Gwinnett County Public SchoolsSuwanee, GA

    STEM

    $35,133
  28. Kresa FoundationPortage, MI

    Steam education

    $35,000
  29. Owatonna Public SchoolsOwatonna, MN

    STEM and robotics

    $35,000
  30. Poway Unified School DistrictSan Diego, CA

    Career and tech education

    $35,000
  31. Burnsville District 151Burnsville, MN

    General

    $34,500
  32. Saddleback Valley Unified SchoolMission Viejo, CA

    STEM support

    $32,500
  33. District 214 Education FoundationArlington HTS, IL

    General STEM

    $32,370
  34. Homewood Science CenterHomewood, IL

    Science center support

    $32,000
  35. Washtenaw Intermediate School DistrictAnn Arbor, MI

    Mistem

    $31,500
  36. Anderson School District FourPendleton, SC

    STEM

    $31,000
  37. The Pennsylvania State University Philanthropic FundUniversity PK, PA

    Women in engineering program

    $31,000
  38. North Carolina Coastal FederationNewport, NC

    Oyster shell recycling and education

    $30,331
  39. Boone County SchoolsFlorence, KY

    STEM, project lead the way support

    $30,000
  40. Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal PlainAyden, NC

    STEM

    $30,000
  41. District 211 Education FoundationPalatine, IL

    Various educational grants

    $30,000
  42. Greenville County SchoolsGreenville, SC

    Steam labs

    $30,000
  43. Jones County Public SchoolsTrenton, NC

    STEM

    $30,000
  44. Kenton County School DistrictFort Wright, KY

    Project lead the way

    $30,000
  45. Golden State South Interscholastic Cycling of NicaOrinda, CA

    General support

    $28,000
  46. Faulk ElementaryWest Memphis, AR

    STEM

    $27,900
  47. Anderson UniversityAnderson, SC

    STEM

    $27,604
  48. Lawrence Technological UniversitySouthfield, MI

    STEM

    $26,355
  49. Pamlico County SchoolsBayboro, NC

    School support

    $25,934
  50. Sound RiversWashington, NC

    Eco+stem

    $25,425
  51. University of Arizona FoundationTucson, AZ

    Focus on the future STEM summer programs

    $25,200
  52. East Noble School CorporationKendallville, IN

    STEM and robotics

    $25,089
  53. Anderson School District TwoHonea Path, SC

    STEM workshop

    $25,000
  54. Detroit PBSWixom, MI

    STEM and public media campus support

    $25,000
  55. Eastern Carolina Young Mens Christian AssociationNew Bern, NC

    YMCA financial assistance program

    $25,000
  56. Greenville Tech FoundationGreenville, SC

    After school scouting program

    $25,000
  57. Midland Park School DistrictMidland Park, NJ

    General

    $25,000
  58. Roseville Joint Union High School DistRoseville, CA

    Semiconductor plant

    $25,000
  59. Square Root AcademySacramento, CA

    Steam school

    $25,000
  60. Trees for WatertownWatertown, MA

    School forest projects

    $24,940
  61. Boys & Girls Club of Crittendon CountyLouisville, KY

    STEM support

    $24,600
  62. Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA

    The STEM excellence endorsement

    $24,530
  63. Vista MariaDearborn HTS, MI

    Journey to success STEM programming

    $23,500
  64. Central Noble Community SchoolsAlbion, IN

    Eco + STEM

    $23,248
  65. Anderson School District 1Williamston, SC

    STEM

    $22,205
  66. Anderson School District ThreeIva, SC

    Eco + STEM

    $21,500
  67. Farmington Community LibraryFarmington Hills, MI

    Library access to all

    $20,802
  68. Alhambra Education PartnershipsPhoenix, AZ

    Eco + STEM robotics initiative

    $20,700
  69. Campbell County Public SchoolsJacksonboro, TN

    Youth gain exposure to STEM

    $20,000
  70. CanopyPalo Alto, CA

    Eco + STEM

    $20,000
  71. Craven Community College FoundationNew Bern, NC

    STEM college support

    $20,000
  72. Craven Smart Start IncNew Bern, NC

    STEM

    $20,000
  73. Dorchester Two Educational FoundationSummerville, SC

    STEM

    $20,000
  74. Friends of the Forest PreservesChicago, IL

    Forest initiatives

    $20,000
  75. Gaston College FoundationDallas, NC

    STEM support

    $20,000
  76. Gateway Community & Tech College FoundationVersailles, KY

    Summer career camps

    $20,000
  77. Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GA

    Community development projects

    $20,000
  78. IspaceCincinnati, OH

    STEM experiences for economically disadvantaged students

    $20,000
  79. Kennesaw State University FoundationKennesaw, GA

    STEM support

    $20,000
  80. MeckedCharlotte, NC

    Career readiness support

    $20,000
  81. Producing Outstanding PeopleMarion, AR

    STEM

    $20,000
  82. Public Education PartnersGreenville, SC

    Elevate teachers program

    $20,000
  83. Roper Mountain Science Center AssociationGreenville, SC

    Exhibit support

    $20,000
  84. Science From ScientistsWoburn, MA

    STEM enrichment and teacher professional development programs

    $20,000
  85. South Central College FoundationNorth Mankato, MN

    School support

    $20,000
  86. Spartanburg District FiveDuncan, SC

    STEM magnet program

    $20,000
  87. Trees AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    Junior treekeeper summer camp

    $20,000
  88. Lake Elsinore Unified SchoolLake Elsinore, CA

    Steam school

    $19,638
  89. Our Lady of Good Counsel ParishPlymouth, MI

    Community safe space and greening initative

    $19,465
  90. Operation RefugePlymouth, MI

    Camp inspire steam caf

    $19,250
  91. YMCA of Metropolitan DetroitDetroit, MI

    YMCA summer day camp

    $18,620
  92. Midsouth Community College FoundationWest Memphis, AR

    STEM

    $18,000
  93. Oakland UniversityRochester, MI

    STEM

    $18,000
  94. The Boone ConservancyBurlington, KY

    Ohio river conservation corridor

    $16,500
  95. Berkeley County School DistrictMoncks Corner, SC

    STEM

    $15,000
  96. Boys & Girls Club of Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, FL

    STEM

    $15,000
  97. Carnegie Science CenterPittsburgh, PA

    Curated STEM packages

    $15,000
  98. Charleston County School DistrictCharleston, SC

    Steam

    $15,000
  99. CMS FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Support for organizations mission

    $15,000
  100. Communities in Schools of Lincoln CountyLincolnton, NC

    School initiatives

    $15,000
  101. Dorchester County Economic DevelopmentSummerville, SC

    STEM iniatives

    $15,000
  102. Earth Heart GrowersNorth Charleston, SC

    Community supported agriculture programs

    $15,000
  103. First New Hampshire RoboticsNashua, NH

    Robotics support

    $15,000
  104. First South CarolinaRidgeville, SC

    STEM support

    $15,000
  105. Fiu FoundationMiami, FL

    Engineer on wheels program

    $15,000
  106. Friends of the Lincoln County Public LibraryLincoln, CA

    STEM outreach

    $15,000
  107. Girl Scouts of Greater ChicagoChicago, IL

    STEM education

    $15,000
  108. Girls at WorkManchester, NH

    Curriculum pilot

    $15,000
  109. Ground EducationLong Beach, CA

    STEM and garden support

    $15,000
  110. Grow PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    School garden programs

    $15,000
  111. Kids on PointCharleston, SC

    Neighborhood academic support

    $15,000
  112. Lancaster Lebanon IUI13Lancaster, PA

    STEM

    $15,000
  113. Minnesota State Academy for the DeafFaribault, MN

    Robotics support

    $15,000
  114. New Jersey AudubonBernardsville, NJ

    Youth STEM exposure

    $15,000
  115. Normandale Community College FoundationBloomington, MN

    Academy of math and science

    $15,000
  116. Pittsburgh Parks ConservancyPittsburgh, PA

    Youth STEM exposure

    $15,000
  117. Postmark LafolletteLafollette, TN

    Connecting everyone with stem/steam

    $15,000
  118. Rochester City School DistrictRochester, NY

    STEM

    $15,000
  119. Santa Clara Schools FoundationSanta Clara, CA

    Steam support

    $15,000
  120. Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH

    Ecostem network

    $15,000
  121. STEM Career PATH ProjectLincolnton, NC

    STEM support

    $15,000
  122. Sunnyvale Education FoundationSunnyvale, CA

    STEM programs

    $15,000
  123. The Foundation for the College System ofNashville, TN

    Dual enrollment program support

    $15,000
  124. The Pittsburgh Promise FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    Promising futures program

    $15,000
  125. Trade Institute of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    Social enterprise program

    $15,000
  126. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Southwestern MichiganBenton Harbor, MI

    Youth exposure to STEM

    $14,000
  127. Digital Lakes MichiganTroy, MI

    Tech initiative support

    $13,860
  128. Owatonna Chamber FoundationOwatonna, MN

    Chamber support

    $13,115
  129. Lawrence County School DistrictMonticello, MS

    STEM support

    $13,000
  130. Williams Baptist UniversityWalnut Ridge, AR

    General support

    $12,662
  131. Be A MentorHayward, CA

    STEM

    $12,500
  132. Charleston PromiseCharleston, SC

    STEM

    $12,500
  133. Charleston WaterkeeperMt Pleasant, SC

    Water initiatives

    $12,500
  134. Buffalo Bayou PartnershipHouston, TX

    Improve environmental conditions and practice

    $12,000
  135. Coastal Prairie Conservancy GrantHouston, TX

    Youth STEM exposure

    $12,000
  136. Houston Audobon SocietyHouston, TX

    General support

    $12,000
  137. Katy ISDKaty, TX

    STEM

    $12,000
  138. Manufacturers Resource CenterAllentown, PA

    STEM team

    $12,000
  139. Friends of Plymouth District LibraryPlymouth, MI

    Library services

    $11,250
  140. Great Smoky MTN Council 557 Boy ScoutsKnoxville, TN

    STEM scouts

    $11,100
  141. Huntley Community School District 158Algonquin, IL

    Robotics support

    $10,375
  142. Celina ISDCelina, TX

    STEM

    $10,082
  143. Kent ISDGrand Rapids, MI

    Openscied implementation

    $10,025
  144. Alive CenterNaperville, IL

    STEM

    $10,000
  145. Bragg Elementary SchoolWest Memphis, AR

    STEM

    $10,000
  146. Broward Education FoundationFt Lauderdale, FL

    STEM

    $10,000
  147. Charlotte WorksCharlotte, NC

    Youth gain exposure to STEM

    $10,000
  148. Citizen SchoolsBoston, MA

    Youth gain exposure to STEM

    $10,000
  149. College of Charleston FoundationCharleston, SC

    STEM support

    $10,000
  150. Da Vinvi Science CenterAllentown, PA

    STEM summer learning

    $10,000
  151. Discovery PlaceBurns, TN

    Youth development program

    $10,000
  152. Earth Rangers USA FoundationChicago, IL

    STEM exposure and resources

    $10,000
  153. Edward Via College Virginia TechBlacksburg, VA

    Education support

    $10,000
  154. Engineering Society of DetroitSouthfield, MI

    Engineering program support

    $10,000
  155. Fairport Central School DistrictFairport, NY

    STEM

    $10,000
  156. Gilbert Public SchoolsGilbert, AZ

    Improving science & STEM in junior highs

    $10,000
  157. Girls Inc of Metropolitan DallasDallas, TX

    Project accelerate support

    $10,000
  158. Grayson CollegeDenison, TX

    STEM support

    $10,000
  159. Greenspace DallasIrving, TX

    Trinity river crew support

    $10,000
  160. Junior Achievement NorthSaint Paul, MN

    Youth STEM exposure

    $10,000
  161. Junior Achievement of South Central PAYork, PA

    STEM experiences

    $10,000
  162. Kalamazoo Nature CenterKalamazoo, MI

    Nature center support

    $10,000
  163. Kentwood Public SchoolsKentwood, MI

    STEM fair - 2022

    $10,000
  164. Lancaster Science FactoryLancaster, PA

    STEM

    $10,000
  165. Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA

    Choices program

    $10,000
  166. Lewisville Education FoundationLewisville, TX

    STEM support

    $10,000
  167. Life Empowerment CenterWest Memphis, AR

    Trades for teens and STEM

    $10,000
  168. LR Jackson Girls ClubWest Memphis, AR

    Operation natural health

    $10,000
  169. Mecklenburg County CouncilCharlotte, NC

    Boy scout support

    $10,000
  170. Minnesota Valley Refuge FriendsBloomington, MN

    Youth support

    $10,000
  171. National Audobon SocietyNew York, NY

    General support

    $10,000
  172. Queen City RoboticsCharlotte, NC

    STEM support

    $10,000
  173. Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY

    STEM camp

    $10,000
  174. South Carolina AquariumCharleston, SC

    General support

    $10,000
  175. St Joseph Public SchoolsSt Joseph, MI

    Prisms of reality platform

    $10,000
  176. STEM GreenhouseGrand Rapids, MI

    STEM support

    $10,000
  177. Tri County Cradle to CareerN Charleston, SC

    Educational initatives

    $10,000
  178. Trident Literacy AssociationN Charleston, SC

    STEM

    $10,000
  179. Trident Technical College FoundationCharleston, SC

    Educational initatives

    $10,000
  180. Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI

    Post secondary graduate degree success program

    $10,000
  181. Wounded Nature Working VeteransLorain, OH

    Veteran STEM support

    $10,000
  182. Foundation for New EducationMiami, FL

    STEM and robotics

    $9,888
  183. Miami Dade College FoundationMiami, FL

    College support

    $9,875
  184. Dorchester School District 4Summerville, SC

    STEM

    $9,523
  185. University of North CarolinaCharlotte, NC

    STEM

    $9,500
  186. Berrien ResaBerrien Springs, MI

    STEM

    $9,439
  187. West Noble School DistrictLigonier, IN

    WNMS environmental experience 2021-2022

    $9,095
  188. Flint Science FairFlint, MI

    STEM exposure and resources

    $9,000
  189. Teachers' Supply ClosetNorth Charleston, SC

    STEM

    $9,000
  190. Twin Cities Regional Science &Maple Grove, MN

    School support

    $9,000
  191. Wildlands ConservancyEmmaus, PA

    Wild about learning program

    $9,000
  192. Izaak Walton League of America OwatonnaGaithersburg, MD

    Oak savannah restoration

    $8,000
  193. Penfield Central School DistrictPenfield, NY

    Mathematics curriculum

    $8,000
  194. Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MI

    Eco + STEM

    $7,500
  195. Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI

    STEM challenge

    $7,500
  196. Rochester Museum and Science CenterRochester, NY

    Admissions and transportation fund

    $7,500
  197. Southwestern Michigan College FoundationDowagiac, MI

    Educational support

    $7,000
  198. Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterRoseville, MN

    Science education

    $7,000
  199. Clean Up Give BackDes Plaines, IL

    Environmental support

    $6,920
  200. Hoxie School DistrictHoxie, AR

    Hoxie STEM club

    $6,130
  201. Creating Habitats for PollinatorsCanton, MI

    Environmental initiatives costs of seeds for pollinators

    $5,278
  202. West Michigan Aviation AcademyGrand Rapids, MI

    CNC safety and accessibility program

    $5,166
  203. Beautiful Places AllianceColumbia, SC

    Environmental and soil erosion control for state parks

    $5,000
  204. Black Pine Animal SanctuaryAlbion, IN

    Youth exposure to STEM, animal demonstrations live and recorded

    $5,000
  205. Broward College FoundationFort Lauderdale, FL

    STEM

    $5,000
  206. Caledonia EnrichedCaledonia, MI

    Resa

    $5,000
  207. Causewave Community PartnersRochester, NY

    Youth exposure to STEM

    $5,000
  208. Goshen College IncGoshen, IN

    STEM support

    $5,000
  209. Grand Rapids Urban LeagueGrand Rapids, MI

    General

    $5,000
  210. Junior Achievement of Northern IndianaFort Wayne, IN

    K-12 programming

    $5,000
  211. Keep Lincoln County Beautiful FoundationLincolnton, NC

    Litter cleanup programs

    $5,000
  212. KidsmatterNaperville, IL

    STEM

    $5,000
  213. New Hampshire Innovation and Creativity ConnectionManchester, NH

    Destination imagination

    $5,000
  214. Olympic High School PTOCharlotte, NC

    Stemfest

    $5,000
  215. Plymouth PollinatorsPlymouth, MI

    Pollinators program

    $5,000
  216. Sarett Nature CenterBenton Harbor, MI

    Nature support

    $5,000
  217. South Carolina School for the Deaf and the BlindSpartanburg, SC

    General support

    $5,000
  218. Twin Cities Catalyst MusicBurnsville, MN

    Access to music scene

    $5,000
  219. Deed Community Giving FoundationBrooklyn, NY

    Dollars for doers

    $3,933
  220. Lawrence County 4H FoundationWalnut Ridge, AR

    Educational support

    $3,255
  221. Lehigh Valley Workforce BoardAllentown, PA

    Workforce initatives

    $3,000
  222. PayPal Giving FundWashington, DC

    Dollars for doers

    $2,433

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education47 grants $981,63344% of the total
  2. Environment19 grants $382,77417% of the total
  3. Health1 grant $196,4639% of the total
  4. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $168,0008% of the total
  5. Arts and culture7 grants $128,5006% of the total
  6. Community development2 grants $65,0003% of the total
  7. 11 other causes25 grants $311,75314% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan41 grants $1,438,794
  2. South Carolina31 grants $579,832
  3. North Carolina21 grants $478,564
  4. California13 grants $357,638
  5. New Hampshire5 grants $350,000
  6. Illinois13 grants $301,626
  7. Minnesota12 grants $248,615
  8. Pennsylvania15 grants $209,530
  9. Texas10 grants $178,082
  10. Indiana7 grants $122,432

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

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

  • Christine ZimmermanTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • David MosleyTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Adolph LanzaTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Beth BondTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Kathleen OwsleyEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FORMER) Hours 40Pay $0
  • Karen FolgerTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0

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