The Bolton Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFremont, California · EIN 87-0721168 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$8,000
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$400
Total assets$12K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $500.
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
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Valley Elementary PTO | Tulare, CA | School special programs | $1,000 |
| Moose Charities | Moose Heart, IL | Camp ross, childhood awareness | $700 |
| Moose Charities | Moose Heart, IL | Ca/Ne president's project | $700 |
| Tulare County Special Olympics | Visalia, CA | Aquatic uniforms. bowling and golf | $700 |
| East Bay Regional Parks | Oakland, CA | Tilden steam train | $500 |
| Eat Bay Regional Parks | Oakland, CA | Little farm | $500 |
| Niles Rotary Foundation | Fremont, CA | Cancer work, dr. godfrey | $500 |
| Tri-City Ecology Center Uff | Fremont, CA | Uff activities | $500 |
| Special Olympics Northern Californi | Pleasant Hill, CA | State games | $400 |
| Washington Hs Academics | Fremont, CA | World language/french | $400 |
| Washintgon Hs Academics | Fremont, CA | Science depatment | $400 |
| Golden Gate Area Council Scoutsbsa | Pleasanton, CA | Camp wolfeboro | $300 |
| Washington Hs Huskies Boosters | Fremont, CA | Baseball team | $300 |
| Abode Services | Fremont, CA | Services for homeless | $250 |
| Conservation Society of Ca Oakzoo | Oakland, CA | General fund | $250 |
| Wikimedia | Washington, DC | Support wikimedia | $250 |
| Heirloom Flower Foundation | Fremont, CA | Shinn historical park | $200 |
| Niles Depot Museum | Fremont, CA | General fund | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $9,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $7,300 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641209349101974
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-0721168
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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