John A & Marlene L Boll Foundation
Accepts applications
John A & Marlene L Boll Foundation is a private foundation in St Clair Shores, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $252,575 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$252,575
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$517,195
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $253,840 the year before.
28% 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 | $253,840 | 42 | $513,581 |
| 2024 | $252,575 | 47 | $517,195 |
How to apply
| Contact | John A Marlene L Boll Foundation 100 Maple Park Blvd Suite 118, St Clair Shores, MI 48081 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (586) 777-3968 |
| What to submit | There is no formal application form, however once a scholarship candidate is initially selected for consideration, letters of recommendation are required for further review. |
| Restrictions | Educational scholarships to institutions with curriculum based, in part, upon judeo-christian traditions. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What John A & Marlene L Boll Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 30 | $136,800 |
| Florida | 9 | $60,775 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $37,500 |
| Colorado | 3 | $8,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Dance Foundation | To positively impact culture through artistic integrity | $25,000 |
| Baptist Health | To support baptist hospital of miami - helipad | $20,000 |
| The Helm Center at the Boll Life Center | To support healthy independent lives for seniors | $20,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Memorial Church | To support & enrich the spiritual life of the community | $15,000 |
| JT Mestdagh Foundation | To provide access to programs & supplies for families with medical & educational challenges | $15,000 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation | To support charitable efforts throughout ocean reef and the surrounding area | $15,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Foundation | To maintain, restore and preserve the gpyc clubhouse | $10,000 |
| High Point University | To support educational programs | $10,000 |
| Gross Pointe Shores Improvement | To provide funding for a school playground | $10,000 |
| Grosse Pointe South Hockey | To help raise funds to improve the locker room | $10,000 |
| Ocean Reef Cultural Center | To provide a variety of entertainment and educational events for members and residents of the ocean reef club | $10,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Theatre | To support the mission to connect create and inspire the community through theatre | $7,000 |
| Christian Lighthouse Church | To reach the community with the gospel of jesus christ | $5,000 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Chapel | To support & enrich the spirtual life of the community | $5,000 |
| Health Network Foundation | To improve medicine for all and increase funding for medical research | $5,000 |
| Protestant Congregation of Ocean Reef | To support the protestant services of the ocean reef chapel | $5,000 |
| Children's Charity at Adios | To provide financial support to select local charities, enabling youngsters to participate in | $5,000 |
| The War Memorial | To honor those who served, enrich our community, and deliver exceptional experiences | $5,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Youth Nautical Education Foundation | To promote national & international amateur sailing, maritime education, competition, and water | $5,000 |
| Orcat - Gravvik Animal Center | To provide veterinary services to the ocean reef community | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Metro Detroit | To build healthier families, empowering youth and creating stronger more inclusive communities | $5,000 |
| Michigan Parkinson Foundation | To provide services, support & education to patients with parkinsons | $4,500 |
| Jesus Alive Gospel Outreach | To support the mission of declaring the gospel of jesus christ to the people of africa | $4,000 |
| Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation | To contribute to the chapel building fund | $4,000 |
| Michigan Opera Theatre | To cultivate a strong artistic culture that all may access | $2,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse - Hurricane Relief | To provide spiritual and physcial aid to hurting people around the world | $2,500 |
| Young Life | To serve high abd middle schoolers with disabilities in the grosse point communities | $2,500 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | To provide meals and services to those in need | $2,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Unrestricted for organizational purposes | $2,000 |
| Detroit Symphhony Orchestra | To sustain arts & cultural programing | $2,000 |
| Guardian Angles Medical Service Dogs | To support training of medical service animals | $2,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Chamber Foundation | To provide leadership & services to enhance the quality of life for those who live & work in the grosse pointe communities | $1,500 |
| CBMC Metro Detroit | To reach men in the market place with the gospel of jesus christ | $1,000 |
| Chris Anthony Youth Initiative Project | To improve quality of life through introducing youth to educational enrichment opportunities | $1,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | To protect americas everglades | $1,000 |
| Full Circle | To inspire and help people with developmental disabilities | $1,000 |
| International Foundation-McLeod Fellowship Foundation Inc | To minister to politicians in lansing mi & washington dc | $1,000 |
| Moross Greenway Project | To beautify and maintain the islands along moross rd | $1,000 |
| The Holley Institute | To provide life enhancing programs for the deaf & those affected by hearing & vision loss | $1,000 |
| Corewell Health Foundation | To pursue promising medical breakthroughs, advance critical knowledge and therapies | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marlene L Boll
- Kristine B Mestdagh
- James T Mestdagh
- James T Mestdagh Jr
- John A Boll
Questions people ask
Does John A & Marlene L Boll Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John A & Marlene L Boll Foundation give?
$252,575 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs John A & Marlene L Boll Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marlene L Boll (Vice President & Director), Kristine B Mestdagh (President & Director), James T Mestdagh (Director) and James T Mestdagh Jr (Secretary, Treasurer & Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does John A & Marlene L Boll Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.