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Bulens Family Foundation is a private trust based in WELLESLEY, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Robert F Bodio Jr. It holds total assets of $3M. Annual income is reported at $2.9M. Total assets have decreased from $4.3M in 2011 to $3.1M in 2023. 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 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Bulens Family Foundation has made 140 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $769K in 2022 to $1.4M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $690K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 93 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Oregon, California, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 103 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.
Bulens Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 140 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, OR, CA.
Bulens Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.2M across 140 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $690K.
Bulens Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bulens Family Foundation is headquartered in WELLESLEY, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynne Bulens | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donald Bulens | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$3.1M
Fair Market Value
$4.1M
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
$401K
Net Investment Income
$146K
Distribution Amount
$202K
Total Grants
140
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
93
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & ClarkGENERAL | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Boston Childrens HospitalGENERAL | Boston, MA | $690K | 2023 |
| Brigham & Women'S HospitalGENERAL | Boston, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| Bellesini AcademyGENERAL | Lawrence, MA | $63K | 2023 |
| The Sports MuseumGENERAL | Boston, MA | $36K | 2023 |
| Notre Dame Cistro Rey High SchoolGENERAL | Lawrence, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of LawrenceGENERAL | Lawrence, MA | $26K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Eastern MassachusettsGENERAL | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Year UpGENERAL | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Womens Fund Of Essex CountyGENERAL | Danvers, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Suffolk UniversityGENERAL | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Do It For The LoveGENERAL | Oakland, CA | $18K | 2023 |
| Lazarus House MinistriesGENERAL | Lawrence, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Hopewell IncGENERAL | Dedham, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| West Parish Garden CemeteryGENERAL | Andover, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Ywca Of LawrenceGENERAL | Lawrence, MA | $13K | 2023 |
| Family Services Of The Merrimack ValleyGENERAL | Lawrence, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Neighbors In NeedGENERAL | Andover, MA | $11K | 2023 |
| Umass Amherst Annual FundGENERAL | Amherst, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Spirit Of Adventure CouncilGENERAL | Woburn, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Sense InsightsGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Cathedral High SchoolGENERAL | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Pan Mass ChallengeGENERAL | Needham, MA | $9K | 2023 |
| Andover Historical SocietyGENERAL | Andover, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Svc Club Of AndoverGENERAL | Andover, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| GivebutterGENERAL | Wilmington, DE | $6K | 2023 |
| Loon Echo Land TrustGENERAL | Bridgton, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| 617 Rocks Foundation IncGENERAL | Andover, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Proctor AcademyGENERAL | Andover, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| My Sister'S HouseGENERAL | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| HawcGENERAL | Salem, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of ReservationsGENERAL | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| BaglyGENERAL | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Pike School IncGENERAL | Andover, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Lucy'S Love BusGENERAL | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Boston UniversityGENERAL | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers AssociationGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Best Buddies InternationalGENERAL | Miami, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationGENERAL | Bethesda, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Lowell General HopsitalGENERAL | Lowell, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Mateychuck Childrens FundGENERAL | Worcester, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Bread & RosesGENERAL | Lawrence, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Drupal AssociationGENERAL | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectGENERAL | Jacksonville, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Sydney Mae Olsen Rainbow Scholarship FundGENERAL | Andover, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Women & Children'S HorizonGENERAL | Kenosha, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| West Minster PresbyteriaGENERAL | West Hartford, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Rosie'S PlaceGENERAL | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cradle Beach CampGENERAL | Angola, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Mother'S Milk Bank NortheastGENERAL | Newton Upper Falls, MA | $1K | 2023 |