Bolene Charitable Trust
Bolene Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. Its 2025 filing records grants to charitable organizations, primarily in New Mexico, including cultural, social-service, medical, and community organizations.
Bolene Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Bolene Charitable Trust gave $25K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New Mexico. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -34.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -36.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $585,790
- +3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bolene Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Prairie Legacy 302 N Rock Rd 200, Wichita, KS 67206-2255
Phone: (316) 261-5369
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bolene Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Museum of New Mexico Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 132 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico, 4% to Colorado, 1% to the District of Columbia, and 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bolene Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 25 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 230% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $38K (2024). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of New Mexico Foundation Santa Fe, NM | Operating Fund for Other Public Charity | $10,000 |
| St Elizabeth Shelters Santa Fe, NM | Operating Fund for Welfare Organization | $2,000 |
| The Food Depot Santa Fe, NM | Operating Funds for Welfare Organization | $1,500 |
| Bag and Hand Pantry Santa Fe, NM | Operating Fund for Welfare Organization | $1,000 |
| Kitchen Angels Santa Fe, NM | Operating Fund for Welfare Organization | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Denver, CO | Operating Fund for Medical Organization | $1,000 |
| Santa Fe Community Foundation Santa Fe, NM | Operating Fund for Community Funds | $1,000 |
| Think New Mexico Santa Fe, NM | Operating Fund for Other Public Charity | $1,000 |
| Bienvenidos Outreach Inc Santa Fe, NM | Operating Fund for Welfare Organization | $500 |
| Cornerstone Community Partnerships Santa Fe, NM | Operating Fund for Other Public Charity | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $585,790 | $47,873 | $29,172 | $25,000 | 25 | $27,839 | $46,907 | $12,116 |
| 2024 | $567,089 | $27,372 | $41,960 | $38,000 | 24 | $40,743 | $26,416 | $13,877 |
| 2023 | $581,677 | $-3,867 | $35,898 | $30,384 | 26 | $34,198 | $18,790 | $14,364 |
| 2022 | $621,442 | $29,191 | $37,221 | $31,634 | 27 | $35,623 | $27,815 | $18,315 |
| 2021 | $629,472 | $16,954 | $35,941 | $32,000 | 30 | $34,678 | $16,005 | $24,257 |
| 2020 | $648,459 | $43,949 | $40,538 | $35,500 | 26 | — | $42,752 | $21,791 |
| 2019 | $644,972 | $-968 | $39,642 | $34,170 | 30 | — | $27,416 | $27,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bolene Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for other public charities, welfare organizations, a medical organization, and a community fund. The Museum of New Mexico Foundation describes its work as supporting the Museum of New Mexico System, including through exhibitions and education programs. The Food Depot says it works with partners and develops solutions to create a hunger-free New Mexico. Kitchen Angels describes its mission as providing free meals to homebound Santa Feans with serious or life-challenging conditions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 25 grants totaling $25,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $500. Among the largest grants were $10,000 to the Museum of New Mexico Foundation, $2,000 to St Elizabeth Shelters, $1,500 to The Food Depot, and $1,000 each to Bag and Hand Pantry, Kitchen Angels, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, Santa Fe Community Foundation, and Think New Mexico.
The trust made 24 grants totaling $38,000 in 2024 and 26 grants totaling $30,384 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bruce M Bolene is listed as trustee.
Bolene Charitable Trust is led by Bruce M. Bolene, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce M. Bolene
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bolene Charitable Trust
How much does Bolene Charitable Trust give each year?
Bolene Charitable Trust gave $25K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 24 grants.
What is Bolene Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Bolene Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,000, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bolene Charitable Trust give grants?
Bolene Charitable Trust gives mostly in New Mexico: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (18 grants) and Albuquerque, NM (3 grants).
Does Bolene Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bolene Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bolene Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Bolene Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Museum of New Mexico Foundation ($10,000), St Elizabeth Shelters ($2,000) and The Food Depot ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bolene Charitable Trust?
Bolene Charitable Trust reported $586K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bolene Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for other public charities, welfare organizations, a medical organization, and a community fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bolene Charitable Trust?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bolene Charitable Trust's EIN?
Bolene Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6245983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Bolene Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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