Bolos Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bolos Foundation is a private foundation in Farmers Branch, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $242,007 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $12,032 and the largest $42,000. 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$242,007
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$12,032
- Largest grant$42,000
- Assets$80,936
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $270,262 the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $270,262 | 14 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $242,007 | 14 | $80,936 |
How to apply
Bolos 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bolos Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $212,007 |
| Michigan | 2 | $18,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Leadership Foundation | Disadvantaged individuals in dallas | $42,000 |
| Milestone Church | Ministry | $36,000 |
| Living 4 Zachary | Cardiac risk through health screenin | $25,500 |
| Misc | Ministry | $22,439 |
| The Parks Church | Ministry | $22,000 |
| The Mill Community Church of Celina | Ministry | $22,000 |
| The Village Church | Religious services | $12,064 |
| Christ's Hope International | Children with AIDS in africa | $12,000 |
| Heart of Gold Ministries | Ministry in china | $12,000 |
| Shiloh Place | Ministry for homeless single mothers | $12,000 |
| Hope Clinic of McKinney | Medical care collin county | $11,000 |
| Imani Bridges | Education & medical in africa | $6,000 |
| Sadie Bolos Ministries | Ministry for women | $6,000 |
| Life Restoration Network | Ministry | $1,004 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven P Bolos
- Nancy Bolos
- Alexandria Willis
Questions people ask
Does Bolos Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bolos Foundation give?
$242,007 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $12,032.
Who runs Bolos Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven P Bolos (President), Nancy Bolos (Treasurer) and Alexandria Willis (Secretary).
What does Bolos Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and international.