Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc
Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Allison Park, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc gave $367K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $367,000
- +38.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,364
- -24.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Because its 2025 filing is marked as final, this policy should not be taken as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1526 Montgomery Road, Allison Park, PA 15101-1721
Phone: (878) 600-8718
Website: https://www.robertbollingerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CASA San Jose ($112K). Together the top 10 received $362K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 28 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 41% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 35% to recipients in Michigan, and 23% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc gives
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 512% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $60K (2022) to $367K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $367K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA San Jose Pittsburgh, PA | To Support Community Service Activities | $112,000 |
| Neighborhood Service Organization Detroit, MI | To Support Community Service Activities | $55,000 |
| Ruth Ellis Center Highland Park, MI | To Support Community Service Activities | $50,000 |
| Al Forney Center New York, NY | To Support Community Service Activities | $35,000 |
| Catskill Agrarian Alliance Hamden, NY | To Support Community Service Activities | $25,000 |
| Detroit Dog Rescue St Clair Shores, MI | To Support Community Service Activities | $25,000 |
| Heart of the Catskills Delhi, NY | To Support Community Service Activities | $25,000 |
| Shepherd Wellness Community Pittsburgh, PA | To Support Community Service Activities | $25,000 |
| Grandview Church Pantry Pittsburgh, PA | To Support Community Service Activities | $5,000 |
| Northland Public Library Pittsburgh, PA | To Support Educational Activities | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $9,892 | $367,000 | $367,000 | 11 | $367,000 | $9,892 | $33,082 |
| 2024 | $899,318 | $569,704 | $265,060 | $265,000 | 6 | $265,000 | $38,252 | $28,629 |
| 2023 | $594,673 | $18,940 | $142,132 | $141,237 | 5 | $141,237 | $17,703 | $39,251 |
| 2022 | $717,865 | $500,453 | $60,000 | $60,000 | 2 | $60,000 | $453 | $14,565 |
| 2021 | $276,412 | $58 | $120,025 | $120,000 | 4 | — | $33 | — |
| 2020 | $398,479 | $151 | $243,365 | $240,000 | 6 | — | — | $25,614 |
| 2019 | $641,693 | $438 | $81,245 | $80,000 | 3 | — | — | $33,593 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $33K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes community resources and advocacy, integrated health and human services, support for LGBTQ young people, dog rescue and community outreach, food pantries, and public library services.
For example, CASA San Jose describes its mission as advocating for and empowering Latinos by promoting integration and self-sufficiency. The Neighborhood Service Organization describes itself as a Detroit-based health and human service agency serving vulnerable populations. The Ruth Ellis Center says it provides residential safe space and support services for LGBTQ youth. Detroit Dog Rescue describes its work as rescuing and rehabilitating dogs and providing community outreach, clinics, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $367,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $112,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards were $112,000 to CASA San Jose, $55,000 to Neighborhood Service Organization, $50,000 to Ruth Ellis Center, and $35,000 to Al Forney Center. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to Catskill Agrarian Alliance, Detroit Dog Rescue, Heart of the Catskills, and Shepherd Wellness Community, and $5,000 each to Grandview Church Pantry, Northland Public Library, and St. Paul’s Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lin Bollinger as honorary chair; Jeffrey Finkle as chair (retired); Heather Bollinger and Steve Bollinger as co-presidents; Joe Schuler as secretary; Kim Estep as treasurer; and Rich Lerner and Denise Muha as vice-presidents.
Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc is led by Heather Bollinger, Co-President on every filing since 2024; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Bollinger
Co-President
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Bollinger
Co-President
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Finkle
Chair
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lin Bollinger
Honorary Chair
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Muha
Vice President
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Schuler
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Estep
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Lerner
Vice President
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert Bollinger (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Simon Martinez (2022–2023) — Vice President
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 Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc
How much does Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc give each year?
Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc gave $367K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $265K across 6 grants.
What is Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,364, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc give grants?
Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (35%) and New York (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (5 grants).
Does Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Community Service Activities" (10 grants).
Who are Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include CASA San Jose ($112,000), Neighborhood Service Organization ($55,000) and Ruth Ellis Center ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $33K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4372471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert Bollinger Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-bollinger-foundation-inc-morg_55c8644e33d4433abe517fad74b6eb93
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