The Bolton Family Foundation
The Bolton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fremont, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, community organizations, and groups supporting special programs and activities.
The Bolton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bolton Family Foundation gave $8K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $444.444), mostly in California. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,000
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -21.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $444
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $98,263
- +1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bolton Family Foundation
- 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. The filing lists Sara Karrick-Hewitt as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Sara Karrick-Hewitt
Mailing address: 260 H St, Fremont, CA 94536
Phone: (916) 743-1035
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bolton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Moose Charities ($1K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 18% to Illinois, and 3% to Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bolton Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $492; repeat grants $459. How we count
Medians: $450 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 188% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $10K (2021). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Valley Elementary PTO Tulare, CA | School Special Programs | $1,000 |
| Moose Charities Moose Heart, IL | Camp Ross, Childhood Awareness | $700 |
| Moose Charities Moose Heart, IL | CA/Ne President's Project | $700 |
| Tulare County Special Olympics Visalia, CA | Aquatic Uniforms. Bowling and Golf | $700 |
| East Bay Regional Parks Oakland, CA | Tilden STEAM Train | $500 |
| Eat Bay Regional Parks Oakland, CA | Little Farm | $500 |
| Niles Rotary Foundation Fremont, CA | Cancer Work, Dr. Godfrey | $500 |
| Tri-City Ecology Center UFF Fremont, CA | UFF Activities | $500 |
| Special Olympics Northern Californi Pleasant Hill, CA | State Games | $400 |
| Washington HS Academics Fremont, CA | World Language/French | $400 |
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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 | $98,263 | $8,240 | $13,148 | $8,000 | 18 | $9,224 | $2,954 | $4,918 |
| 2024 | $97,321 | $11,133 | $14,463 | $9,000 | 23 | $10,217 | $5,428 | $5,114 |
| 2023 | $103,308 | $5,001 | $11,112 | $7,300 | 23 | $8,601 | $2,367 | $5,082 |
| 2022 | $100,729 | $4,200 | $12,286 | $7,100 | 20 | $8,297 | $703 | $5,565 |
| 2021 | $130,396 | $7,261 | $12,987 | $9,500 | 25 | $10,074 | $4,579 | $6,491 |
| 2020 | $128,751 | $7,678 | $11,017 | $7,950 | 24 | — | $5,515 | $5,982 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bolton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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 show support for school programs, Special Olympics, parks and recreation, scouting, community activities, and charitable work.
Among its grantees, Niles Rotary Foundation says its mission is to provide charitable support to the community and charitable organizations. Abode Services describes its work as providing housing linked to supportive services for homeless families, single adults, and youth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $8,000. Grants ranged from $150 to $1,000, with a median grant of $400.
The largest listed grants included $1,000 to Oak Valley Elementary PTO for school special programs; $700 each to Moose Charities for Camp Ross and childhood awareness, and for the CA/NE President’s Project; and $700 to Tulare County Special Olympics for aquatic uniforms, bowling, and golf. Other listed grants included $500 each to East Bay Regional Parks for the Tilden Steam Train and Little Farm, Niles Rotary Foundation for cancer work, and Tri-City Ecology Center UFF for UFF activities. The foundation also awarded $400 each to Special Olympics Northern California for state games and Washington HS Academics for world language/French and science department purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Bolton as president, Elizabeth B. Newell as vice president, Sara N. Karrick-Hewitt as treasurer, Samantha Klino as secretary, and William Bolton as director.
The Bolton Family Foundation is led by Nancy Bolton, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Bolton
President
On filings since 2020
$300 (2020) → $400 (2025)
William Bolton
Director
On filings since 2020
$300 (2020) → $400 (2025)
Elizabeth B. Newell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
$300 (2020) → $400 (2025)
Samantha Klino
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$300 (2020) → $400 (2025)
Sara N. Karrick-Hewitt
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
$350 (2023) → $400 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Terry Newell (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Sara N. Karrick (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $400, to Nancy Bolton (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bolton Family Foundation
How much does The Bolton Family Foundation give each year?
The Bolton Family Foundation gave $8K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 23 grants.
What is The Bolton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bolton Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $444, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bolton Family Foundation that year got $492 on average.
Where does The Bolton Family Foundation give grants?
The Bolton Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fremont, CA (8 grants), Oakland, CA (3 grants) and Moose Heart, IL (2 grants).
Does The Bolton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of The Bolton Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bolton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bolton Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Moose Charities ($1,400 across 2 grants), Oak Valley Elementary PTO ($1,000) and Tulare County Special Olympics ($700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bolton Family Foundation?
The Bolton Family Foundation reported $98K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bolton Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for school programs, Special Olympics, parks and recreation, scouting, community activities, and charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bolton Family Foundation?
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 ↑
What is The Bolton Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bolton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0721168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bolton 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Bolton Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bolton-family-foundation-morg_99c21988187c42eba4e362622e4f5908
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