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Bolin Foundation is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Bret Bolin. It holds total assets of $4.1M. Annual income is reported at $212K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2013 to $4.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado. According to available records, Bolin Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $58K. Annual giving has grown from $265K in 2021 to $855K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $262K, with an average award of $93K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Colorado and Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$60K
Average Grant
$66K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bolin Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, TX.
Bolin Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 12 grants. The median grant size is $58K, with an average of $93K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $262K.
Bolin Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bolin Foundation is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Bolin | PRESIDENT/BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bret Bolin | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$93K
Median Grant
$58K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S AcademyGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Englewood, CO | $262K | 2022 |
| Denver Center For The Performing ArtsGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Denver, CO | $65K | 2022 |
| Denver ZooGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Denver, CO | $50K | 2022 |
| Texas Tech FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Lubbock, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Denver Center For Performing ArtsGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Denver, CO | $70K | 2021 |
| Susan K Komen FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Denver, CO | $20K | 2021 |