The Bolte Family Foundation
The Bolte Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Moorestown, New Jersey. Its 2023 grants went to charitable organizations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Missouri, including organizations working in science history, cancer support, youth and family services, and community support.
The Bolte Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bolte Family Foundation gave $474K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state Pennsylvania. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $474,490
- +208.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,725
- +146.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $37,884
- +7.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (5 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (42% 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 The Bolte Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Tudor Lane, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Phone: (609) 828-9323
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bolte Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mt St Mary's University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $433K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 65 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 10% to New Jersey, 4% to North Carolina, and 3% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bolte Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 20 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $154K (2023) to $1.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $474K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt St Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | To Futhur the Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| The Branches Outreach Rio Grande, NJ | To Futhur the Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Science History Institute Philadelphia, PA | To Futhur the Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $75,000 |
| Ronald McDonalds House of Charities Philadelphia, PA | To Futhur the Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $60,000 |
| Boomer Esiason Foundation New York, NY | To Futhur the Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $31,800 |
| For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation Plymouth Meeting, PA | To Futhur the Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Brian Dawkins Impact Foundation St. Louis, MO | To Futhur the Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $11,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Wayne, PA | To Futhur the Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Erin Salo-Mullen Highland, MI | To Futhur the Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Mount St Mary's Unversity - Arcc Emmitsburg, MD | To Futhur the Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $37,884 | $519,405 | $516,653 | $474,490 | 20 | $516,472 | $4,033 |
| 2023 | $35,132 | $203,607 | $180,978 | $154,040 | 16 | $176,811 | $1,993 |
| 2022 | $12,503 | $671,691 | $735,293 | $720,000 | 14 | $733,075 | $5,583 |
| 2021 | $76,105 | $700,983 | $669,111 | $647,125 | 10 | $670,401 | $10,101 |
| 2020 | $44,233 | $1,013,750 | $1,107,027 | $1,082,950 | 5 | — | $7,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bolte Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees included the Science History Institute, whose mission is “to expand knowledge and challenge perspectives in the history of science, reveal how the scientific past is embedded in our daily lives, and catalyze the reimagining of our scientific and technological future.” Brian Dawkins Impact Foundation Inc., another 2023 grantee, describes its mission as providing “inspiration, education and resources to youth, families and communities in need.”
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $154,040. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $75,000 to the Science History Institute, $13,000 to For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation, $10,000 to St Jude Children’s Research, and $7,500 to Simon’s Heart. The filing listed the purpose of these grants as furthering the foundation’s charitable purpose. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 20 grants totaling $474,490.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Francis X Bolte as president, Richard Bolte Jr as vice president, John Bolte as treasurer, and Timothy Bolte as secretary.
The Bolte Family Foundation is led by Francis X. Bolte, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Francis X. Bolte
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Bolte
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Bolte Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy Bolte
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Bolte Family Foundation
How much does The Bolte Family Foundation give each year?
The Bolte Family Foundation gave $474K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $154K across 16 grants.
What is The Bolte Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bolte Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,000, and its average grant was $23,725, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bolte Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Bolte Family Foundation give grants?
The Bolte Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (23%) and New Jersey (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Emmitsburg, MD (2 grants) and Media, PA (2 grants).
Who are The Bolte Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bolte Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mt St Mary's University ($100,000), The Branches Outreach ($100,000) and Science History Institute ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bolte Family Foundation?
The Bolte Family Foundation reported $38K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $516K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bolte Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bolte Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 The Bolte Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bolte Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2237563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bolte Family 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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Grantable. (2026). The Bolte Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bolte-family-foundation-morg_d8cc24056738490096b29406eb91de9d
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