Bolger Foundation
Accepts applications
Bolger Foundation is a private foundation in Ridgewood, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $25,250 and the largest $255,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$25,250
- Largest grant$255,000
- Assets$39.0 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was up from $920,051 the year before.
74% of its 2024 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 | $920,051 | 27 | $33.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 34 | $39.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James T Bolger 79 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (201) 670-9270, jtbolger@bolgerandcompany.com |
| What to submit | All applications should be submitted online through the foundation's website. Applications are not accepted in any other means. The online form requires proof of exempt status, copy of form 990, financial report, budget for project along with project details. https://thebolgerfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | Spring funding accepted nov 1 - feb 1; fall funding accepted jun 1 - sept 1 |
| Restrictions | The donation focus of the bolger foundation is conservation and preservation; those underprivileged and underserved; health, including mental health; community; and education. The bolger foundation favors capital projects, such as (but not limited to) hard costs related to the construction or purchase of new facilities, building renovations and improvements, purchase of capital equipment and furnishings, and/or other one-time capital needs. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bolger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 17 | $986,904 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $226,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $125,000 |
| New York | 4 | $105,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 2 | $44,015 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $12,860 |
| Texas | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Servants Heart | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $255,000 |
| Brownsville Ambulance Services | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $226,500 |
| New Hope Community Ministries | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $150,000 |
| New York City Relief Inc | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $125,000 |
| The Boston House | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $125,000 |
| The Phoenix Center | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $80,000 |
| Our House Foundation Inc | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $60,000 |
| Ridgewood Historical Society | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $54,500 |
| Assistance Dogs of the West | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $50,000 |
| Greater Newark Conservancy Inc | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $50,000 |
| Joy Dew | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $50,000 |
| Passaic County College Foundation | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $50,000 |
| Saint Marys Hospital for Children | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $50,000 |
| USA Cares Inc | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Hermitage | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $30,500 |
| Center for Hearing and Communication | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $28,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $25,500 |
| Montclair Historical Society | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $25,000 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Academy | To | $25,000 |
| Fairytale Farm Miniature Donkey and Pony Rescue | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $24,015 |
| Shelter Partnership Inc | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $20,000 |
| Spectrum for Living Development Inc | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $19,912 |
| Push to Walk | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $14,492 |
| Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $12,860 |
| Evas Kitchen Inc | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $10,000 |
| West Bergen Mental Healthcare | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $7,500 |
| Pro Bono Counseling | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Wells Mountain Foundation | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $5,000 |
| Dallas Dog Network Inc | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $3,300 |
| Camp Dudley Foundation Inc | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $2,500 |
| CTC Academy | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $2,500 |
| Midland Park Ambulance Corp | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $2,500 |
| SPCA of Texas | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $1,700 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | To assist the org. In its charitable function | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John G Bolger
- Thomas Wells
- James T Bolger
- Kathryn A Byrne
- Michael Tozzoli
- Betsie Bolger
- Patrick Crowe
- Aj Bolger
- Kaylee Bolger
Questions people ask
Does Bolger Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Spring funding accepted nov 1 - feb 1; fall funding accepted jun 1 - sept 1.
How much does Bolger Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $25,250.
Who runs Bolger Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John G Bolger (Trustee), Thomas Wells (Secretary), James T Bolger (President) and Kathryn A Byrne (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Bolger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, human services and arts and culture.