Bonnie Lee Bolding Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bonnie Lee Bolding Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Des Plaines, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $375,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$375,000
- Assets$40.9 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 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 | $1.7 million | 25 | $33.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 26 | $40.9 million |
How to apply
Bonnie Lee Bolding Charitable 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 Bonnie Lee Bolding Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 14 | $1.2 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $185,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $130,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Oak Ranch | General operating | $375,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research | General operating | $200,000 |
| Samford University | Scholarship fund | $160,000 |
| Russell Hill Cancer Foundation | General | $150,000 |
| Cultivating Hope Foundation | General operating | $130,000 |
| Alabama Children's Hospital | General operating | $115,000 |
| Big Oak Ranch(ascend) | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Freedom Mobility Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General | $100,000 |
| Amk Foundation | General operating | $85,000 |
| Camp Seale Harris | General purposes | $80,000 |
| Society of Amer Military Engineers | General operating | $55,000 |
| Rise School Harper | General | $50,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Huntsv | General | $50,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General operating | $20,000 |
| Feeding Alabama | General | $20,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | General operating | $15,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr | General operating | $15,000 |
| Palisades Church of Christ | General operating | $10,000 |
| Florida School of Teaching | General | $10,000 |
| Alabama Ballet | General | $5,000 |
| University of Alabama Fca | General | $5,000 |
| Cure PSP | General | $5,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | General | $5,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Foundation | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- V James Grieco
- Martin B Snow
- David R Thatcher
- James Ryan Parker
- Linda Parker
Questions people ask
Does Bonnie Lee Bolding Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bonnie Lee Bolding Charitable Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Bonnie Lee Bolding Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists V James Grieco (Co-Trst/Adv), Martin B Snow (Co-Trst/Adv), David R Thatcher (Invt/Adv Com) and James Ryan Parker (Advis Comm M) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bonnie Lee Bolding Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.