Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Greenville, TX EIN: 87-3812268

Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Greenville, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $484K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $24K.

Key facts about Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc

In short: Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc gave $26K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
87-3812268
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$25,500
Grants made (2024)
6
Average grant
$4,250
Median grant
$2,500
Total assets
$483,796
Primary geography
Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$484K

+1.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$26K

-1.9% YoY

Grant Count

6

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-1.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

States

Cities

GreenvilleQuinlanBonhamCommerce

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K0 grants2021 3 grants2022 6 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $26K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $26K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Hunt County Shared Ministries: $13KHunt County Shared Ministries$13KTwin Rotors Mission: $5KTwin Rotors Mission$5KGreenville Educational Enrichment Foundation: $3KGreenville EducationalEnrichment Foundation$3KCelebrations-Fostering the Magic: $3KCelebrations-Fostering theMagic$3KArms of Hope-Boles Childrens Home: $3KArms of Hope-Boles ChildrensHome$3KTamu-Commerce Foundation: $1KTamu-Commerce Foundation$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Hunt County Shared Ministries ($13K). Together the top 6 received $26K.

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

15<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hunt County Shared Ministries Greenville, TXFunds given to aid in the purchase of a forklift$12,500
Twin Rotors Mission Greenville, TXContribution for Ongoing Operations of the Organization$4,500
Greenville Educational Enrichment Foundation Greenville, TXHelp fund purchase of a dance floor for high school students$2,500
Celebrations-Fostering the Magic Bonham, TXContribution for Ongoing Operations of the Organization$2,500
Arms of Hope-Boles Childrens Home Quinlan, TXFunds Given to Aid in Exterior Renovations$2,500
Tamu-Commerce Foundation Commerce, TXFunds given to aid in the purchase of mariachi instruments$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$483,796$478,543$472,808
Revenue$36,630$29,969$1,576
Expenses$31,729$30,626$31,366
Qualifying Distributions$25,500$26,000$25,000
Net Investment Income$23,786$300—
Distributable Amount$25,355$21,164$23,173

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc is led by Don Bolin, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Don Bolin

    President

    Manager → President, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joy E. Hosey

    Fl Young Ambassador

    Board Member → Fl Young Ambassador, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda F. Bolin

    Treasurer

    Board Member → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bill Bolin

    Vice President

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Bolin

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mallory Buckley

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Price Buckley

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Hosey

    Financial Advisor

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: William E. Bolin (2022–2023) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc

How much does Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc give each year?

Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc gave $26K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 6 grants.

What is Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,250, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc give grants?

Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, TX (3 grants).

Does Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hunt County Shared Ministries ($12,500), Twin Rotors Mission ($4,500) and Greenville Educational Enrichment Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc?

Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc reported $484K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc?

Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Greenville, TX. It holds $484K in total assets as of 2024.

What is Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc's EIN?

Don & Linda Bolin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3812268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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