Filed as: BOLGER FOUNDATION · Private foundation · EIN 23-7418090

Bolger Foundation Inc

Accepts applications

Ridgewood, NJ

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202543209349100114
Total assets (EOY)$33,303,251
Grants paid$1,642,779
Typical (median) grant$25,250
Grants listed34
Giving in home state (NJ)60%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K6
$5K–$25K9
$25K–$100K14
$100K+5

Smallest $1,500 · Largest $255,000

Geographic focus

NJ
60%
PA
14%
MA
8%
NY
6%
NM
3%
KY
3%
CA
3%
FL
2%

Common purposes

assistfunction

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$920,051$29,230,58027
2024$1,642,779$33,303,25134

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactJAMES T BOLGER
Address79 CHESTNUT STREET, RIDGEWOOD, NJ, 07450
Phone2016709270
EmailJTBOLGER@BOLGERANDCOMPANY.COM
Form & materialsALL 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
DeadlinesSPRING FUNDING ACCEPTED NOV 1 - FEB 1; FALL FUNDING ACCEPTED JUN 1 - SEPT 1
RestrictionsTHE 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.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Servants HeartWYCKOFF, NJTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$255,000
Brownsville Ambulance ServicesBROWNSVILLE, PATO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$226,500
New Hope Community MinistriesPROSEPCT PARK, NJTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$150,000
New York City Relief IncCLIFTON, NJTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$125,000
The Boston HouseBROOKLINE, MATO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$125,000
The Phoenix CenterNUTLEY, NJTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$80,000
Our House Foundation IncNEW PROVIDENCE, NJTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$60,000
Ridgewood Historical SocietyRIDGEWOOD, NJTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$54,500
Assistance Dogs Of The WestSANTA FE, NMTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$50,000
Greater Newark Conservancy IncNEWARK, NJTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$50,000
Joy DewRIDGEWOOD, NJTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$50,000
Passaic County College FoundationPATERSON, NJTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$50,000
Saint Marys Hospital For ChildrenBAYSIDE, NYTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$50,000
Usa Cares IncLOUISVILLE, KYTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$50,000
Friends Of The HermitageHOHOKUS, NJTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$30,500
Center For Hearing And CommunicationNEW YORK, NYTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$28,000
Florida Wildlife Corridor FoundationST PETERSBURGH, FLTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$25,500
Montclair Historical SocietyMONTCLAIR, NJTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$25,000
Our Lady Of Mercy AcademySYOSSET, NYTO$25,000
Fairytale Farm Miniature Donkey And Pony RescueMORGAN HILL, CATO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$24,015
Shelter Partnership IncLOS ANGELES, CATO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$20,000
Spectrum For Living Development IncRIVERDALE, NJTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$19,912
Push To WalkOAKLAND, NJTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$14,492
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding CenterCHAGRIN FALLS, OHTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$12,860
Evas Kitchen IncPATERSON, NJTO ASSIST THE ORG. IN ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION$10,000
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