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The James A Bouligny and Zoe Bouligny Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only El Campo, Texas · EIN 873835952

The James A Bouligny and Zoe Bouligny Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in El Campo, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,079 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $14,626 and the largest $66,006. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2021$00$1,000
2022$00$1,000
2023$00$1,000
2024$00$1.2 million
2025$116,0795$117,877

How to apply

The James A Bouligny and Zoe Bouligny Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The James A Bouligny and Zoe Bouligny Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas5$116,079

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Jackson County Ems
Edna, TX
General$66,006
The First School Lutheran Church
El Campo, TX
General$16,747
Colorado County Ems
Columbus, TX
General$14,626
Labor of Love Food Pantry
El Campo, TX
General$14,000
Manna Meals
El Campo, TX
General$4,700

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The James A Bouligny and Zoe Bouligny Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The James A Bouligny and Zoe Bouligny Charitable Foundation give?

$116,079 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $14,626.

Who runs The James A Bouligny and Zoe Bouligny Charitable Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists James Bouligny (President), Zoe Bouligny (Treasurer), Edgar Erwin (Director) and Melissa Erwin (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does The James A Bouligny and Zoe Bouligny Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.

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