Bolhous Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlenview, Illinois · EIN 87-3966378 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$150K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$198K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Center | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| YWCA Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Youth Guidance | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Hope Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Innovation Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Ladies of Virtue | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Mean Girls Empowerment | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Focus Fairies Mentoring | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $400,000 | 17 |
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349101210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3966378
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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