How much funding does Bolger Foundation Grant provide?

Bolger Foundation Grant provides US $10,000 - US $250,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Bolger Foundation Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Bolger Foundation Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Leasehold improvements; Revenue-generating app development.

Bolger Foundation Grant

Bolger Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Capital Funding Foundation Grants

Funding Amount

US $10,000 - US $250,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Purchasing significant and long-lasting equipment, e.g., new computers, a hospital X-ray machine, or other technology.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Such a project should meet the following parameters: Funding requests should be for $10,000 to $250,000 and include a detailed budget with supporting documentation; furthermore, the overall project budget should not exceed $2.5 million.
Organizations must be in compliance with all mandatory federal and state tax and filing requirements.
Some examples of capital projects would be:Constructing new facilities, acquiring land, or expanding existing structures.
Upgrading or significantly improving current buildings and grounds.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: The foundation focuses on community empowerment through conservation, health, and education, while excluding revenue-generating and operational costs.
Not eligible: Leasehold improvements
Not eligible: Revenue-generating app development
Not eligible: Website development.
Not eligible: Affordable housing.
Not eligible: Land trusts.
Not eligible: Charter schools.
Not eligible: Salaries or other operating costs.
Not eligible: Organizations with net assets in excess of $25 million as defined by their 990 also should not apply.
Not eligible: Grants will not be made to individuals, nor for projects outside the United States of America.

Overview

The Bolger Foundation Grant is dedicated to supporting capital projects that enhance tangible property for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Grants range from $10,000 to $250,000, with a maximum project budget of $2.5 million. The foundation focuses on community empowerment through conservation, health, and education, while excluding revenue-generating and operational costs. Eligible organizations must adhere to strict compliance with federal tax regulations.

NOTE: If the 1st of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, deadline will be next business day .
The Bolger Foundation focuses on:

Conservation and preservation
Those underprivileged and underserved
Health, including mental health
Community
Education
Our Mission

The mission of The Bolger Foundation is to inspire individuals and support charitable organizations, empowering them to better serve their community and the world.

Eligibility

The Bolger Foundation supports capital projects that enhance tangible property owned by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization applying for a grant. Such a project should meet the following parameters: Funding requests should be for $10,000 to $250,000 and include a detailed budget with supporting documentation; furthermore, the overall project budget should not exceed $2.5 million.The Bolger Foundation only gives grants to nonprofit organizations that have a valid tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are classified as public charities, not “private foundations”, under Sections 509(a)(1) or (2) of the code. Organizations must be in compliance with all mandatory federal and state tax and filing requirements.In addition, the Bolger Foundation only supports capital projects that enhance tangible property owned by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization applying for a grant.Some examples of capital projects would be:Constructing new facilities, acquiring land, or expanding existing structuresUpgrading or significantly improving current buildings and groundsPurchasing significant and long-lasting equipment, e.g., new computers, a hospital X-ray machine, or other technology.

Ineligibility

The Bolger Foundation does not support:Leasehold improvementsRevenue-generating app developmentWebsite developmentAffordable housingLand trustsCharter schoolsSalaries or other operating costsOrganizations with net assets in excess of $25 million as defined by their 990 also should not apply.Grants will not be made to individuals, nor for projects outside the United States of America.

What Bolger Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 34
Total given: $1.64M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $1,500–$255K

By dollars: New Jersey 60%, Pennsylvania 14%, Massachusetts 8%. Top recipient cities: Ridgewood, NJ; Paterson, NJ; Dallas, TX.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Servants Heart · Wyckoff, NJ

To assist the org. in its charitable function

$255K
Brownsville Ambulance Services · Brownsville, PA

To assist the org. in its charitable function

$227K
New Hope Community Ministries · Prosepct Park, NJ

To assist the org. in its charitable function

$150K
New York City Relief Inc · Clifton, NJ

To assist the org. in its charitable function

$125K
The Boston House · Brookline, MA

To assist the org. in its charitable function

$125K