AI Summary
The Boler Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $4.3 million in grants to 21 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
John Carroll University
$5M
21%

University of Notre Dame du Lac
$4M
17%
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
$3.9M
16%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Boler Family Foundation?
No. The Boler Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Boler Family Foundation give?
The Boler Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Ohio, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Boler Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Boler Family Foundation fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Boler Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Boler Family Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $4.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Boler Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Boler Family Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include John Carroll University, University of Notre Dame du Lac, and RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Boler Family Foundation?
The Boler Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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