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BOLT Foundation

Preselected recipients only Los Angeles, California · EIN 810898874

BOLT Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $112,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $56,250 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $110,000 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$105,0002$814,911
2023$110,0003$851,493
2024$112,5002$908,535

How to apply

BOLT Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What BOLT Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas1$100,000
California1$12,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
Austin, TX
General activity$100,000
Hoffman Institute Foundation
San Rafael, CA
General activity$12,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does BOLT Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does BOLT Foundation give?

$112,500 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $56,250.

Who runs BOLT Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Autumn Boukadakis (Vice President), Joseph Boukadakis (President), Paul Boukadakis (Treasurer) and Sunny Boukadakis (Secretary).

What does BOLT Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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