BOLGER FOUNDATION
https://HTTPS://THEBOLGERFOUNDATION.ORGTotal Given 2016–2023
$14.9M
86 grants · $1.9M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$40K
grant size
33%
supporter · 17/52 multi-year
repeat
$17.2M
Assets · 2021
52
Distinct recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
JAMES T BOLGER
Phone
2016709270
Deadlines
SPRING FUNDING ACCEPTED NOV 1 - FEB 1; FALL FUNDING ACCEPTED JUN 1 - SEPT 1
How to Apply
ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONLINE THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN ANY OTHER MEANS. THE ONLINE FORM REQUIRES PROOF OF EXEMPT STATUS, COPY OF FORM 990, FINANCIAL REPORT, BUDGET FOR PROJECT ALONG WITH PROJECT DETAILS. HTTPS://THEBOLGERFOUNDATION.ORG
Restrictions
THE DONATION FOCUS OF THE BOLGER FOUNDATION IS CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION; THOSE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND UNDERSERVED; HEALTH, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH; COMMUNITY; AND EDUCATION. THE BOLGER FOUNDATION FAVORS CAPITAL PROJECTS, SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) HARD COSTS RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE OF NEW FACILITIES, BUILDING RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, PURCHASE OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS, AND/OR OTHER ONE-TIME CAPITAL NEEDS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $355K | $3.7M | $546K | 9 |
| 2017 | $10.4M | $5.7M | $12.0M | 11 |
| 2018 | $2.6M | $5.6M | $2.8M | 7 |
| 2019 | N/A | $6.0M | $333K | N/A |
| 2020 | $80K | $11.3M | $4.9M | 9 |
| 2021 | $30K | $17.2M | $5.6M | 7 |
| 2022 | $455K | $21.8M | $8.2M | 16 |
| 2023 | $920K | $33.3M | $10.9M | 27 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 86 grants on record
Minimum
$916
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$173K
75th Pctl
$40K
Maximum
$5.0M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN G BOLGER | TRUSTEE | — |
| KAYLEE BOLGER | ASSOCIATE TRUSTEE | — |
| AJ BOLGER | ASSOCIATE TRUSTEE | — |
| PATRICK CROWE | TRUSTEE | — |
| BETSIE BOLGER | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| MICHAEL TOZZOLI | TREASURER | — |
| KATHRYN A BYRNE | TRUSTEE | — |
| JAMES T BOLGER | PRESIDENT | — |
| THOMAS WELLS | SECRETARY | — |
| DAVID F BOLGER | PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE (THRU 12/29/18) | — |
| BETTINA M DALY | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (86 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BERGEN MENTAL HEALTHCARE | RIDGEWOOD, NJ | $5,000,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2017 |
| NORTHFIELD MT HERMON SCHOOL | MOUNT HERMON, MA | $3,000,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2017 |
| YMCA OF RIDGEWOOD | RIDGEWOOD, NJ | $2,020,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2018 |
| WELLS MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION | BRISTOL, VT | $1,200,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2017 |
| VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | RIDGEWOOD, NJ | $600,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2017 |
| CHILDREN'S THERAPY CENTER | FAIR LAWN, NJ | $503,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2017 |
| JOHN AND MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART | SARASOTA, FL | $500,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2018 |
| YMCA OF RIDGEWOOD | RIDGEWOOD, NJ | $135,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2016 |
| PINE TREE STATE 4-H CLUB FOUNDATION | BRIDGTON, ME | $130,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2022 |
| MIDLAND PARK AMBULANCE CORP | MIDLAND PARK, NJ | $127,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2023 |
| VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | RIDGEWOOD, NJ | $125,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2022 |
| GREATER BERGEN COMMUNITY ACTION | HACKENSACK, NJ | $125,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2023 |
| DAWN TREADER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | PATERSON, NJ | $125,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2023 |
| MOTE MARINE LABORATORY | SARASOTA, FL | $105,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2023 |
| RIDGEWOOD EMERGENCY SERVICES | RIDGEWOOD, NJ | $100,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2023 |
| MAINE 4-H FOUNDATION | ORONO, ME | $100,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2018 |
| CONSERVANCY FOR RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC LANDS | RIDGEWOOD, NJ | $76,200 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2016 |
| NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY TRAIL CONFERENCE | MAHWAH, NJ | $50,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2023 |
| EVAS KITCHEN INC | PATERSON, NJ | $50,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2022 |
| WELLS MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION | BRISTOL, VT | $50,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2016 |
| FRIENDS OF THE HERMITAGE | HOHOKUS, NJ | $45,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2022 |
| LINCOLN COOPERATIVE PRE-SCHOOL | LINCOLN, VT | $40,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2022 |
| THE ARC OF ESSEC COUNTY INC | LIVINGSTON, NJ | $32,010 | TO ASSIST THE ORG IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2023 |
| FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR FOUNDATION | ST PETERSBURGH, FL | $31,716 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2023 |
| EASTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION | NORTH HALEDON, NJ | $30,000 | TO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 2016 |