About Bolos Foundation
The Bolos Foundation concentrates its giving on local, faith-based social service and leadership programs in the Dallas/Farmers Branch area, with an emphasis on ministries serving women and church-led community work. It also funds youth leadership and rehabilitation-oriented programs for disadvantaged individuals, suggesting a focus on spiritual guidance combined with tangible support for vulnerable populations. Grants are relatively few but sizable, aimed at operational or program support for known local partners rather than broad national philanthropy.
Focus Areas
Christian ministries focused on women's spiritual support and outreach (e.g., Sadie Bolos Ministries)Youth leadership development and mentorship in the Dallas area (e.g., Life Restoration Network)Church-based community services and congregational support (e.g., Milestone Church)Programs serving disadvantaged individuals in Dallas through leadership and social services (e.g., Dallas Leadership Foundation)
Who They Fund
disadvantaged individuals in Dallasyouth (leadership program participants)homeless single mothers
About Bolos Foundation
Bolos Foundation’s grantmaking is anchored by a recurring set of faith-based and local service partners in North Texas, alongside a few higher-dollar ministries and human-services grants. In 2023, the largest listed award went to Sadie Bolos Ministries for ministry for women, followed by Life Restoration Network for leadership development for youth. Those two grants point to the foundation’s core pattern: support for Christian ministry, leadership formation, and direct services for vulnerable populations. The foundation also backs organizations working with disadvantaged people in Dallas, homeless single mothers, and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa, while continuing to fund church-based ministry operations. Several recipients appear more than once across the recent-grants list, including Dallas Leadership Foundation, The Parks Church, Hope Clinic of Mckinney, Shiloh Place, Christ’s Hope International, and Heart of Gold Ministries. That repeat giving suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards. The listed grants range from small support checks to six-figure gifts, with the foundation using its resources to sustain named local ministries and targeted social-service work.
What Bolos Foundation Funds
A clear theme is support for faith-based ministry operations. The foundation gave $36,000 to Milestone Church for ministry in 2025, and also funded The Village Church with $12,064 in 2025 and $12,000 in 2023 for religious services. Another theme is direct help for vulnerable populations in Dallas-area programs. Dallas Leadership Foundation received $42,000 in 2025 and $28,000 in 2023 for disadvantaged individuals in Dallas, while Shiloh Place received $12,000 in 2025 and $10,566 in 2023 for ministry for homeless single mothers. Health and international relief also appear in the portfolio. Living 4 Zachary received $25,500 in 2025 and $16,660 in 2023 for cardiac risk through health screening, and Christ’s Hope International received $15,460 in 2023 and $12,000 in 2025 for children with AIDS in Africa. Imani Bridges also received two grants for education and medical work in Africa.
How Bolos Foundation Gives
Typical awards are in the low five figures: p25 is $9,533, the median grant is $11,950, and p75 is $16,905. The distribution includes both smaller support grants and a few larger commitments, such as the six-figure award to Sadie Bolos Ministries. Recurring support is common; several grantees appear in multiple years, including Dallas Leadership Foundation, The Parks Church, Hope Clinic of Mckinney, Shiloh Place, Christ’s Hope International, Heart of Gold Ministries, and Life Restoration Network. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. The pattern shown is one of direct, relationship-based grants rather than broad-open solicitation.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$242K
Total Assets
$3.8M
Total Revenue
$542K
Total Expenses
$665K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $17K, with a median of $12K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$12K
75th Percentile
$17K
Geographic Reach
Regional3 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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