The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation
The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ellicott City, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K.
The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation at a glance
In short: The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,001
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,001
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,001
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Sparrow Fund ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 985% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $30K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sparrow Fund Phoenixville, PA | To support the work of The Sparrow Fund as they help families and caregivers with foster care and adoption. | $10,001 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | To support the work of FCA in their work to present the gospel to coaches and athletes around the world. | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $385 | $25,206 | $20,001 | 2 | $20,001 | — | — |
| 2023 | $23,176 | $1,472 | $23,322 | $21,000 | 3 | $21,000 | $1,075 | $2,132 |
| 2022 | $45,026 | $2,495 | $28,333 | $27,000 | 3 | $27,000 | $1,752 | $3,461 |
| 2021 | $70,817 | $6,258 | $27,383 | $24,000 | 3 | $24,000 | $5,318 | $4,769 |
| 2020 | $91,944 | $2,041 | $33,346 | $30,000 | 3 | — | $2,052 | $5,521 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation is led by Newton B Hetrick, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Newton B Hetrick
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire N Hetrick
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey D Ring
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation
How much does The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation give each year?
The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 3 grants.
Where does The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation operate?
The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Missouri, Pennsylvania.
What is The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation's EIN?
The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2204889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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