Ilse Jahn Bolster Charitalble Tr
Invitation OnlyScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 32-6497383 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$692K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $20,000.
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
31% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope 4 Kids International | Phoenix, AZ | Support for year-end multiple building initiatives | $75,000 |
| Hope Church | Phoenix, AZ | For unexpected but required property repairs and renovations | $60,000 |
| Theater Works | Peoria, AZ | Expanded programming upgrades/40th anniversary fundraising | $50,000 |
| Hope Church | Phoenix, AZ | Above average year-end programming and community outreach needs | $50,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Cancer care program funding initiative | $30,000 |
| Billys Place Inc | Glendale, AZ | Campaign programming support | $25,000 |
| The Be Kind People Project | Paradise Valley, AZ | Support of multiple school programming expansion | $25,000 |
| North Valley Christian Academy | Anthem, AZ | Fundraising event - student emergency scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Support for year-end committed programming needs | $20,000 |
| Theater Works | Peoria, AZ | Support for new year fundraising initiative | $20,000 |
| Friends of Ohana | Peoria, AZ | Year-End programming and new year special project support | $20,000 |
| Cm Baseball League | Scottsdale, AZ | Support for mental health initiative and wishes program | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Phoenix, AZ | Support for kroc center youth ministries | $12,000 |
| Hope Church | Phoenix, AZ | Programming support | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Phoenix, AZ | Disaster relief efforts in texas & ruidoso nm | $10,000 |
| North Valley Christian Academy | Anthem, AZ | Year-End critical needs support | $10,000 |
| Southwest District Kiwanis Foundati | Albuquerque, NM | The glendale community welfare foundation youth program & scholarships | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Arizona | Scottsdale, AZ | Year-End wishes support | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Phoenix, AZ | Support of sw division youth bank in honor of c leslie | $5,000 |
| Dysart Community Center | El Mirage, AZ | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Theater Works | Peoria, AZ | Summer programming and enhanced productions | $5,000 |
| University of Texas Md Anderson | Houston, TX | Initial support of the campaign to end cancer | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Arizona | Schttsdale, AZ | Programming support in memory of cindy k | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Church Charities | Addison, IL | Disaster relief support in honor of sue kittel | $5,000 |
| Dysart Community Center | El Mirage, AZ | Year-End programming support | $5,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | Year-End programming support | $5,000 |
| The Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Support the walk to cure arthritis | $3,000 |
| Bemidji State University Foundation | Bemidji, MN | Support of the fall soccer athletic program | $3,000 |
| Fostering Heroes Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Fundraising initiative | $2,500 |
| The Mission Possible International | Auburn, ME | Programming support | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Programming support | $2,000 |
| Bemidji State University Foundation | Bemidji, MN | Support of soccer program in honor of grace kittel | $2,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Support phoenix angel of hope fund | $1,000 |
| University of Texas Md Anderson Can | Houston, TX | Programming support | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Matching gift support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($163,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $692,500 | 45 |
| 2024 | $251,200 | 37 |
| 2023 | $125,750 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642189349100219
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 32-6497383
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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