The Joanne and Nancy Bolton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Joanne and Nancy Bolton Foundation is a private foundation in Dennis, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$55,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,500 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $43,000 | 9 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $49,500 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $55,000 | 7 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Joanne and Nancy Bolton 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 Joanne and Nancy Bolton Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $55,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity | Humanitariian | $15,000 |
| Upper Tech Regional HS | Education | $10,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corp - Angel House | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Family Table Collaborative | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Lower Cape Tech HS | Education | $5,000 |
| Mashpee Public Schools | Education | $2,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen Fowler
- Nicholas Fowler
- William Lord
- Andrew Fowler
Questions people ask
Does The Joanne and Nancy Bolton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Joanne and Nancy Bolton Foundation give?
$55,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Joanne and Nancy Bolton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathleen Fowler (Trustee), Nicholas Fowler (Trustee), William Lord (Trustee) and Andrew Fowler (Trustee).
What does The Joanne and Nancy Bolton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness and education.