BOLT Foundation
BOLT Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $705K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $113K. Net investment income was $2K.
BOLT Foundation at a glance
In short: BOLT Foundation gave $113K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $112,500
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,250
- +53.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $56,250
- Total assets
- $705,360
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who BOLT Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church ($100K). Together the top 2 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How BOLT Foundation gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 268% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2023) to $205K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Austin, TX | General Activity | $100,000 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation San Rafael, CA | General Activity | $12,500 |
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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 | $705,360 | $86,197 | $121,795 | $112,500 | 2 | $113,142 | $2,000 | $42,225 |
| 2024 | $740,958 | $106,104 | $125,649 | $110,000 | 3 | $115,000 | $1,902 | $41,010 |
| 2023 | $760,503 | $105,269 | $108,950 | $105,000 | 2 | $105,000 | $4,794 | $39,019 |
| 2022 | $764,184 | $207,570 | $212,814 | $205,000 | 3 | $206,017 | $2,916 | $41,723 |
| 2021 | $769,428 | $508,846 | $209,278 | $200,000 | 1 | — | $894 | $34,989 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BOLT Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BOLT Foundation is led by Joseph Boukadakis, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Boukadakis
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Autumn Boukadakis
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Boukadakis
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sunny Boukadakis
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 BOLT Foundation
How much does BOLT Foundation give each year?
BOLT Foundation gave $113K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 3 grants.
How large is BOLT Foundation?
BOLT Foundation reported $705K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does BOLT Foundation operate?
BOLT Foundation has awarded grants in California, Oklahoma, Texas.
What is BOLT Foundation's EIN?
BOLT Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0898874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work BOLT Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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