Bolos Foundation
Bolos Foundation (EIN 46-4070353) is a private grantmaking foundation based in Farmers Branch, TX that supports youth programs and grantmaking (has supported Ring of Hope Boxing). Authoritative directories (GuideStar/Candid and foundation databases) list bolosfoundation.org as the foundation's official website. The site currently returns a WordPress "critical error" and its content/pages are inaccessible.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize Texas-based nonprofit (often faith-based or youth/health-focused) with existing local credibility, prior relationships in the Dallas/Farmers Branch area, and programs matching the foundation's history of ministry, youth development, and health grants.
Good Fit
- • Located in North Texas or running substantial programs in Texas
- • Faith-based ministry, youth development, health screening, or services for homeless single mothers
- • Track record of multi-year local partnerships or referrals from community leaders
- • Project budgets in the typical $10K–$40K range and clear program outcomes
Geography
Giving is concentrated in Texas despite three states appearing in records; the latest year shows roughly 88% of dollars flowing to Texas recipients.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded about 14 distinct independent recipients in the latest year, including churches and local charities, but a very high return rate (13 returning recipients) shows a stable, relationship-driven cohort rather than a broad churn of new recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation is documented as funding only preselected applicants and observed only one new recipient in the latest year, so unfamiliar applicants appear unlikely to enter the portfolio without a referral or invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
