Private foundation · St Clair Shores, MI

John a & Marlene L Boll Foundation

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Typical grant size
$1K – $3K – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
44
Repeat grantees
30
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNONE
ContactJOHN A MARLENE L BOLL FOUNDATION · 5867773968
MaterialsTHERE IS NO FORMAL APPLICATION FORM, HOWEVER ONCE A SCHOLARSHIP CANDIDATE IS INITIALLY SELECTED FOR CONSIDERATION, LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ARE REQUIRED FOR FURTHER REVIEW.
RestrictionsEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO INSTITUTIONS WITH CURRICULUM BASED, IN PART, UPON JUDEO-CHRISTIAN TRADITIONS.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Kristine B Mestdagh
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
$150K
James T Mestdagh Jr
SECRETARY, TREASURER & DIRECTOR
$15K
Marlene L Boll
VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
James T Mestdagh
DIRECTOR
John a Boll
DIRECTOR

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
50.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
306
Total grants awarded
$3.1M
Total amount
$10K
Average grant
$514K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$253K
47 grants
2023
$254K
42 grants
2022
$191K
44 grants
2021
$1.4M
55 grants
2020
$772K
54 grants
2019
$265K
64 grants

Top recipients

6 grants · FL · ≈ likely match
$1.0M
1 grant · MI · ✓ Exact match
$514K
6 grants · FL · ✓ Exact match
$114K
Baptist Health
7 grants · FL
$107K
The Helm Center at the Boll Life Center
5 grants · MI
$105K
1 grant · MI · ✓ Exact match
$101K
Grosse Pointe Memorial Church
6 grants · MI
$90K
5 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$80K
6 grants · NC · ✓ Exact match
$60K
YMCA of Detroit
2 grants · MI
$45K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Project Dance Foundation
TO POSITIVELY IMPACT CULTURE THROUGH ARTISTIC INTEGRITY
NC · TY 2024
$25K
The Helm Center at the Boll Life Center
TO SUPPORT HEALTHY INDEPENDENT LIVES FOR SENIORS
MI · TY 2024
$20K
Baptist Health
TO SUPPORT BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI - HELIPAD
FL · TY 2024
$20K
Grosse Pointe Memorial Church
TO SUPPORT & ENRICH THE SPIRITUAL LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY
MI · TY 2024
$15K
Ocean Reef Community Foundation
TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE EFFORTS THROUGHOUT OCEAN REEF AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
FL · TY 2024
$15K
Jt Mestdagh Foundation
TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO PROGRAMS & SUPPLIES FOR FAMILIES WITH MEDICAL & EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES
MI · TY 2024
$15K
High Point University
TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
NC · TY 2024
$10K
Gross Pointe Shores Improvement
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Foundation
TO MAINTAIN, RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE GPYC CLUBHOUSE
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Grosse Pointe South Hockey
TO HELP RAISE FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE LOCKER ROOM
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Ocean Reef Cultural Center
TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR MEMBERS AND RESIDENTS OF THE OCEAN REEF CLUB
FL · TY 2024
$10K
Grosse Pointe Theatre
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION TO CONNECT CREATE AND INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THEATRE
MI · TY 2024
$7K
Grosse Pointe Youth Nautical Education Foundation
TO PROMOTE NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR SAILING, MARITIME EDUCATION, COMPETITION, AND WATER
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Christian Lighthouse Church
TO REACH THE COMMUNITY WITH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Health Network Foundation
TO IMPROVE MEDICINE FOR ALL AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH
OH · TY 2024
$5K
Children's Charity at Adios
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SELECT LOCAL CHARITIES, ENABLING YOUNGSTERS TO PARTICIPATE IN
MI · TY 2024
$5K
The War Memorial
TO HONOR THOSE WHO SERVED, ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY, AND DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Covenant Presbyterian Chapel
TO SUPPORT & ENRICH THE SPIRTUAL LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY
CO · TY 2024
$5K
Orcat - Gravvik Animal Center
TO PROVIDE VETERINARY SERVICES TO THE OCEAN REEF COMMUNITY
FL · TY 2024
$5K
Protestant Congregation of Ocean Reef
TO SUPPORT THE PROTESTANT SERVICES OF THE OCEAN REEF CHAPEL
FL · TY 2024
$5K
YMCA of Metro Detroit
TO BUILD HEALTHIER FAMILIES, EMPOWERING YOUTH AND CREATING STRONGER MORE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Michigan Parkinson Foundation
TO PROVIDE SERVICES, SUPPORT & EDUCATION TO PATIENTS WITH PARKINSONS
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Jesus Alive Gospel Outreach
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF DECLARING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE PEOPLE OF AFRICA
DC · TY 2024
$4K
Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation
TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CHAPEL BUILDING FUND
FL · TY 2024
$4K
Young Life
TO SERVE HIGH ABD MIDDLE SCHOOLERS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE GROSSE POINT COMMUNITIES
CO · TY 2024
$3K
Samaritan's Purse - Hurricane Relief
TO PROVIDE SPIRITUAL AND PHYSCIAL AID TO HURTING PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD
NC · TY 2024
$3K
Michigan Opera Theatre
TO CULTIVATE A STRONG ARTISTIC CULTURE THAT ALL MAY ACCESS
MI · TY 2024
$3K
Capuchin Soup Kitchen
TO PROVIDE MEALS AND SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Guardian Angles Medical Service Dogs
TO SUPPORT TRAINING OF MEDICAL SERVICE ANIMALS
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Detroit Institute of Arts
UNRESTRICTED FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSES
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Detroit Symphhony Orchestra
TO SUSTAIN ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMING
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Grosse Pointe Chamber Foundation
TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP & SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE WHO LIVE & WORK IN THE GROSSE POINTE COMMUNITI…
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Corewell Health Foundation
TO PURSUE PROMISING MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS, ADVANCE CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND THERAPIES
MI · TY 2024
$1K
International Foundation-McLeod Fellowship Foundation Inc
TO MINISTER TO POLITICIANS IN LANSING MI & WASHINGTON DC
MI · TY 2024
$1K
The Holley Institute
TO PROVIDE LIFE ENHANCING PROGRAMS FOR THE DEAF & THOSE AFFECTED BY HEARING & VISION LOSS
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Chris Anthony Youth Initiative Project
TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH INTRODUCING YOUTH TO EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
CO · TY 2024
$1K
Cbmc Metro Detroit
TO REACH MEN IN THE MARKET PLACE WITH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Moross Greenway Project
TO BEAUTIFY AND MAINTAIN THE ISLANDS ALONG MOROSS RD
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Full Circle
TO INSPIRE AND HELP PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Everglades Foundation
TO PROTECT AMERICAS EVERGLADES
FL · TY 2024
$1K
National Music Institute for Young Adults
TO PROMOTE THE THERAPUTIC HEALING POWER OF MUSIC AND SPREADING AN AWARENESS FOR THE IMPORTANCE OF
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Kids on the Go
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
MI · TY 2024
$500
Keys Childrens Foundation
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT OFFER EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN THE FLORIDA UPPER KEYS
FL · TY 2024
$500
Regina High School
TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, NURTURING AND GUIDANCE, AND THE MORAL, INTELLECTUAL, PHYSICAL
MI · TY 2024
$500
Ocean Reef Art League
TO SUPPORT ARTISTIC INTERESTS IN OCEAN REEF
FL · TY 2024
$275
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
UNRESTRICTED FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSES
MI · TY 2024
$200
Our Daily Bread Ministries
TO MAKE THE LIFE CHANGING WISDOM OF THE BIBLE UNDERSTANDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
MI · TY 2024
$100
Mission to North America
TO PROVIDE MINISTRY RESOURCES TO PCA CHURCHES & CHURCH PLANTING
NC · TY 2023
$25K
Baptist Health
TO SUPPORT BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI - HELIPAD
FL · TY 2023
$20K
The Helm Center at the Boll Life Center
TO SUPPORT HEALTHY INDEPENDENT LIVES FOR SENIORS
MI · TY 2023
$20K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.