Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation
The Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation at a glance
In short: Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation gave $100K across 14 grants in 2022 (avg $7K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $100,000
- +669.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 14
- +1300.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $7,143
- -45.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Virginia (96% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Laura Belcher as the contact and specifies no application form or materials. It lists the deadline as “n/a.”
- Contact
Application contact: Laura Belcher
Mailing address: PO Box 61177, Virginia Beach, VA 23466
Phone: (757) 313-3000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was VPLC ($25K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 4% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $106K (2020). In 2022 it made 14 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VPLC Richmond, VA | Center Programs | $25,000 |
| Rise for Youth Chesterfield, VA | Center Programs | $10,000 |
| NAMI Virginia Richmond, VA | Center Programs | $10,000 |
| YWCA Richmond Richmond, VA | Family Programs | $10,000 |
| YWCA South Hampton Roads Norfolk, VA | Family Programs | $10,000 |
| VA Home for Boys and Girls Henrico, VA | Annual Fund - support of programs | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Richmond Richmond, VA | Children's Programs | $5,000 |
| Housing Opportunities Made Equal Richmond, VA | Housing Programs | $5,000 |
| WHRO Norfolk, VA | Educational Programming | $5,000 |
| VPM Richmond, VA | Educational Programming | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-3,132 | $104,648 | $100,000 | 14 | $104,638 | $457 | $3,991 |
| 2021 | $107,780 | $34,689 | $13,687 | $13,000 | 1 | $13,687 | $689 | $5,024 |
| 2020 | $86,778 | $60,786 | $106,385 | $106,000 | 2 | — | $13 | $6,402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2022 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for programs related to family services, mental health, youth, children, housing, education, and food.
Among its grantees, YWCA Richmond describes its mission as eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. NAMI Virginia says it works to improve the quality of life of Virginians with serious mental illness through support, education, and advocacy. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. OAR of Richmond says it provides person-centered reentry services to people impacted by the criminal legal system.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $100,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $25,000 to VPLC for Center Programs; $10,000 each to Rise for Youth and NAMI Virginia for Center Programs; and $10,000 each to YWCA Richmond and YWCA South Hampton Roads for Family Programs. Other reported awards included $5,000 each to Virginia Home for Boys and Girls, Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Housing Opportunities Made Equal, WHRO, and VPM. World Central Kitchen received $4,000, ACTS received $2,500, and OAR of Richmond received $2,500.
The 2022 filing states that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It names Laura Belcher as the application contact; no application form or materials were specified, and no restrictions on awards were specified. These filing instructions are not presented as current because the filing is marked final.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Gayle E Boleman as President, Joseph N Colleran as Vice-President, G Russell Boleman as Treasurer, and Andrew C Rowe as Secretary.
Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation is led by Gayle E Boleman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Gayle E Boleman
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew C Rowe
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G. Rusell Boleman III
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph N Colleran
Vice President
Vicepresident → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation
How much does Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation give each year?
Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation gave $100K across 14 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
What is Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation's typical grant size?
Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,143, across 14 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation give grants?
Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (9 grants) and Norfolk, VA (2 grants).
Does Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Center Programs" (4 grants).
Who are Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation's largest grantees?
Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include VPLC ($25,000), Rise for Youth ($10,000) and NAMI Virginia ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for programs related to family services, mental health, youth, children, housing, education, and food. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation?
The filing names Laura Belcher as the contact and specifies no application form or materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation's EIN?
Gayle and Rusty Boleman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3750309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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