Bolos Foundation
Bolos Foundation is a private foundation based in Farmers Branch, Texas. It says it supports like-minded ministries and charities that serve their communities, and describes its approach as helping those organizations through resources and a network of philanthropic business owners, individuals, and families.
Bolos Foundation at a glance
In short: Bolos Foundation gave $242K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $242,007
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,286
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,032
- Total assets
- $3,776,061
- -3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bolos Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14350 Proton Road, Farmers Branch, TX 75244
Phone: (927) 818-1065
Website: HTTP://BOLOSFOUNDATION.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bolos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dallas Leadership Foundation ($42K). Together the top 10 received $207K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 79 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 7% to Michigan, and 5% to Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bolos Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $242K (2024) to $562K (2020). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $242K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Leadership Foundation Dallas, TX | Disadvantaged Individuals in Dallas | $42,000 |
| Milestone Church Keller, TX | Ministry | $36,000 |
| Living 4 Zachary Carrollton, TX | Cardiac Risk Through Health Screenin | $25,500 |
| Misc NA, TX | Ministry | $22,439 |
| The Parks Church McKinney, TX | Ministry | $22,000 |
| The Mill Community Church of Celina Frisco, TX | Ministry | $22,000 |
| The Village Church Flower Mound, TX | Religious Services | $12,064 |
| Christ's Hope International Travers City, MI | Children with AIDS in Africa | $12,000 |
| Heart of Gold Ministries Choctaw, OK | Ministry in China | $12,000 |
| Shiloh Place Mkinney, TX | Ministry for Homeless Single Mothers | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,776,061 | $542,138 | $665,157 | $242,007 | 14 | $242,007 | $214,582 |
| 2023 | $3,900,053 | $840,931 | $654,586 | $270,262 | 14 | $270,262 | $191,888 |
| 2022 | $3,707,123 | $698,923 | $715,072 | $367,346 | 15 | $367,346 | $121,468 |
| 2021 | $3,759,621 | $953,216 | $682,369 | $283,414 | 18 | $283,414 | $198,200 |
| 2020 | $3,465,088 | $1,400,051 | $857,438 | $562,054 | 18 | — | $174,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bolos Foundation reported a distributable amount of $215K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it was established to support ministries as they serve their communities, and that it is committed to serving charities giving back in meaningful ways. Its 2024 grants included support for ministry, community leadership, healthcare, education, and services for people experiencing homelessness.
Among its 2024 grantees, Dallas Leadership Foundation received $42,000; the organization describes its mission as identifying, affirming, and developing leaders to transform communities. Life Restoration Network received $1,004; it says its annual golf tournament raises funds and awareness for multiple causes and that proceeds directly fund its grants.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $242,007. Grants ranged from $1,004 to $42,000, with a median of $12,032.
Largest 2024 grants included $42,000 to Dallas Leadership Foundation for disadvantaged individuals in Dallas; $36,000 to Milestone Church for ministry; $25,500 to Living 4 Zachary for cardiac-risk screening; and $22,000 each to The Parks Church and The Mill Community Church of Celina for ministry. Other grants included $12,000 to Shiloh Place for ministry for homeless single mothers and $11,000 to Hope Clinic of McKinney for medical care in Collin County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven P Bolos as president, Nancy Bolos as treasurer, and Alexandria Willis as secretary.
Bolos Foundation is led by Steven P. Bolos, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven P. Bolos
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Bolos
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alexandria Willis
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: April Woods (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Bolos Foundation
How much does Bolos Foundation give each year?
Bolos Foundation gave $242K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $270K across 14 grants.
What is Bolos Foundation's typical grant size?
Bolos Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,032, and its average grant was $17,286, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bolos Foundation give grants?
Bolos Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants) and McKinney, TX (2 grants).
Does Bolos Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Bolos Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry" (5 grants).
Who are Bolos Foundation's largest grantees?
Bolos Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dallas Leadership Foundation ($42,000), Milestone Church ($36,000) and Living 4 Zachary ($25,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bolos Foundation?
Bolos Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $215K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bolos Foundation fund?
The foundation says it was established to support ministries as they serve their communities, and that it is committed to serving charities giving back in meaningful ways. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bolos Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bolos Foundation's EIN?
Bolos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4070353. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bolos Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bolos Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bolos-foundation-morg_7646682687c44493939ef95ddd2e1f23
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