Bolhous Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bolhous Foundation is a private foundation in Glenview, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$150,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$198,407
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $250,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $2.0 million |
| 2023 | $400,000 | 17 | $833,465 |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 14 | $280,743 |
| 2025 | $150,000 | 10 | $198,407 |
How to apply
Bolhous 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bolhous Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 10 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | General support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | General support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Center | General support | $15,000 |
| YWCA Metropolitan Chicago | General support | $15,000 |
| Youth Guidance | General support | $15,000 |
| Hope Chicago | General support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Innovation Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Ladies of Virtue | General support | $15,000 |
| Mean Girls Empowerment | General support | $15,000 |
| Focus Fairies Mentoring | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Kathleen Bolhous
- M Rodrick Bolhous
- Abigayil Joseph
Questions people ask
Does Bolhous Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bolhous Foundation give?
$150,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Bolhous Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Kathleen Bolhous (Director), M Rodrick Bolhous (Director) and Abigayil Joseph (Director).
What does Bolhous Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.