Ilse Jahn Bolster Charitable Tr
Preselected recipients only
Ilse Jahn Bolster Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $692,500 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$692,500
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $251,200 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $125,750 | 23 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $251,200 | 37 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $692,500 | 45 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Ilse Jahn Bolster Charitable Tr says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ilse Jahn Bolster Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 29 | $625,500 |
| Utah | 2 | $15,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $8,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $6,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope 4 Kids International | Support for year-end multiple building initiatives | $75,000 |
| Hope Church | For unexpected but required property repairs and renovations | $60,000 |
| Family to Family Romanian Outreach | Year-end programming/initial significant expense projects | $50,000 |
| Theater Works | Expanded programming upgrades/40th anniversary fundraising | $50,000 |
| Hope Church | Above average year-end programming and community outreach needs | $50,000 |
| Family to Family Romanian Outreach | Support expansion of youth served & mission outreach areas | $45,000 |
| Family to Family Romanian Outreach | Winter/spring program & scholarship support | $30,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | Cancer care program funding initiative | $30,000 |
| Billys Place Inc | Campaign programming support | $25,000 |
| The Be Kind People Project | Support of multiple school programming expansion | $25,000 |
| North Valley Christian Academy | Fundraising event - student emergency scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | Support for year-end committed programming needs | $20,000 |
| Theater Works | Support for new year fundraising initiative | $20,000 |
| Friends of Ohana | Year-end programming and new year special project support | $20,000 |
| CM Baseball League | Support for mental health initiative and wishes program | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Support for kroc center youth ministries | $12,000 |
| Hope Church | Programming support | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Disaster relief efforts in texas & ruidoso nm | $10,000 |
| North Valley Christian Academy | Year-end critical needs support | $10,000 |
| Southwest District Kiwanis Foundati | The glendale community welfare foundation youth program & scholarships | $10,000 |
| Utah Royal Kids | Support for expanded year-end programming | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Arizona | Year-end wishes support | $10,000 |
| Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp | Special event fundraising and camp scholarships | $5,000 |
| Utah Royal Kids | Fundraising initiative support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support of sw division youth bank in honor of c leslie | $5,000 |
| Dysart Community Center | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Theater Works | Summer programming and enhanced productions | $5,000 |
| University of Texas MD Anderson | Initial support of the campaign to end cancer | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Arizona | Programming support in memory of cindy k | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Church Charities | Disaster relief support in honor of sue kittel | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Jesus Asks Are You Listening | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Foundat | Year-end programming in memory of cindy k | $5,000 |
| Dysart Community Center | Year-end programming support | $5,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Year-end programming support | $5,000 |
| The Arthritis Foundation | Support the walk to cure arthritis | $3,000 |
| Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Foundat | Programming support in honor of holly giertz & sue kittel | $3,000 |
| Bemidji State University Foundation | Support of the fall soccer athletic program | $3,000 |
| Fostering Heroes Foundation | Fundraising initiative | $2,500 |
| The Mission Possible International | Programming support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sunflower Bank
- Dan P Kammrath
Questions people ask
Does Ilse Jahn Bolster Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ilse Jahn Bolster Charitable Tr give?
$692,500 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ilse Jahn Bolster Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Sunflower Bank (Trustee) and Dan P Kammrath (Trustee).
What does Ilse Jahn Bolster Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.