John and Wilma Bolden Trust
Preselected recipients only
John and Wilma Bolden Trust is a private foundation in Evansville, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $361,937 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $72,343. 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$361,937
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$72,343
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $274,729 the year before.
54% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $383,355 | 3 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $274,729 | 11 | $8.8 million |
| 2025 | $361,937 | 13 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
John and Wilma Bolden Trust 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $361,937 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash General Hospital Foundation | Program support | $72,343 |
| Mount Carmel Area Industrial Development Committee | Program support | $71,172 |
| Wabash Valley College Foundation | Program support | $38,172 |
| City of Mt Carmel Swimming Pool Fdn | Program support | $35,000 |
| The Benevolent and Protective Order | Program support | $35,000 |
| Hope Pregnancy & Resource Center | Program support | $30,000 |
| Senior Citizens Fdn | Program support | $30,000 |
| Market Street MTC | Program support | $15,000 |
| Mount Carmel Lions Club | Program support | $15,000 |
| Safe Haven of Mount Carmel | Program support | $10,000 |
| Parkview Christian Church | Program support | $5,000 |
| Mount Carmel Pickleball Club Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| VFW Auxiliary Department of Illinois | Program support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Old National Wealth Management
- Michael E White
- J Roy Dee III
Questions people ask
Does John and Wilma Bolden Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John and Wilma Bolden Trust give?
$361,937 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs John and Wilma Bolden Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Old National Wealth Management (Trustee), Michael E White (Co-Trustee) and J Roy Dee III (Co-Trustee).