Bolton Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Bolton Foundation supports community development, education, youth services and multiculturalism in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California.
FUNDING AREAS: Community development, education, youth services, multiculturalism
IP TAKE: This is a Southern California-focused corporate funder that often gives to Los Angeles programs. It also has a very accessible application cycle each year. This foundation is employee-driven, so consider network with a Bolton employee to get on this funder’s radar beyond your application process. Bolton employees commit to volunteer time in the community as well. Other than a limited web presence on it’s corporate sister’s website, the Bolton Foundation keeps it’s cards close and is less transparent than other foundations, but very accessible in the corporate giving space.
PROFILE: Established in 2014, the Bolton Foundation is a corporate philanthropy based in Pasadena, California, which is in the Los Angeles area. This is the charitable arm of the Bolton insurance company that specializes in employee benefits, risk management and property and casualty needs. Bolton is a leading independent California insurance broker that has been in business since 1931 and serves thousands of clients today. The Bolton Foundation currently operates as a component fund of the Pasadena Community Foundation. The foundation aims to "empower those who serve others by providing grants to local nonprofit organizations that address community development, education, youth services and multiculturalism within our local communities.” It funds local efforts for community development, education, youth services and multiculturalism.
Grants for Los Angeles
The Bolton Foundation’s community development grants focus on community stabilizing, workforce development, economic development and affordable housing. Education grants promote academic achievement and support local school districts. Bolton’s youth grantmaking addresses healthcare, academic, social and emotional needs of youth. The funder’s multiculturalism grants address equality, engagement and awareness about diverse cultures and customs.
Overall, the foundation’s grants go toward seed money for start-up programs and funding for existing programs. The foundation has a signature “Throw Down” event that is a cornhole bean bag toss tournament at the Rose Bowl.
Important Grant Details:
Grants range between about $1,000 and $15,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving on the blog page of the company’s website. Grantmaking focuses on Los Angeles and other communities in Southern California. Past local grantees include the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Inner-City Arts and the Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Bolton accepts applications between mid-July and the end of February. The foundation makes its grant application available on its website during the open application period. Direct general questions to the foundation at foundationgrants@boltonco.com or 626-799-7000.
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