The Bolwell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Bolwell Foundation is a private foundation in Eagle, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $113,345 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$113,345
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,607 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $89,180 | 43 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $100,607 | 49 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $113,345 | 50 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
The Bolwell 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.
What The Bolwell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 11 | $25,750 |
| New York | 9 | $20,000 |
| California | 4 | $17,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $9,500 |
| Texas | 7 | $8,595 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $8,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $5,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Up to Cancer | Contributions | $10,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | Contribution | $6,000 |
| Duke University | Contributions | $6,000 |
| Save the Children Foundation | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Internationl Rescue Committee | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief International | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Alight | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Good360 | Contributions | $5,000 |
| Vail Christian High School | Contributions | $5,000 |
| St Gianna's Place | Contributions | $3,500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Contribution | $3,000 |
| The Hunger Project | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Water for People | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | Contribution | $3,000 |
| READ Alliance | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Caritas of Austin | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | Contributions | $2,500 |
| Flatwater Foundation | Contribution | $2,095 |
| Tomahawk Charitable Solutions | Contributions | $2,000 |
| Active Minds | Contributions | $2,000 |
| Moore County Citizen's Pet Responsibility | Contributions | $2,000 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | Contributions | $2,000 |
| Vail Health Behavioral Health | Contributions | $2,000 |
| Eagle Valley Land Trust | Contribution | $1,500 |
| The Family Place | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Vail Health Foundation | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Cap & Conquer | Contributions | $1,500 |
| Blood Cancer | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Breast Cancerorg | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Walking Mountains Science Center | Contributions | $1,000 |
| Divine Canines | Contributions | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Contributions | $1,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Contributions | $1,000 |
| Child Mind Institute | Contributions | $1,000 |
| YouthPower365 | Contributions | $1,000 |
| All Within My Hands | Contributions | $1,000 |
| Autistic Self Advocacy Network | Contributions | $1,000 |
| Organization for Autism Research | Contributions | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Farley Bolwell
- Olivia Bolwell
Questions people ask
Does The Bolwell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bolwell Foundation give?
$113,345 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Bolwell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Farley Bolwell (President) and Olivia Bolwell (Trustee).
What does The Bolwell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and international.