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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 56-6086348

The Bolick Foundation

A private foundation in Conover, NC. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 104 grants and $24.3 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Jun 30, 2026), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $24,290,937

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $60,132,360
  • Tax year 2024

    $22,514,785

    Grants listed
    266
    Assets, end of year
    $55,094,804
  • Tax year 2023

    $18,151,369

    Grants listed
    272
    Assets, end of year
    $51,896,881
  • Tax year 2022

    $11,727,878

    Grants listed
    239
    Assets, end of year
    $52,240,905
  • Tax year 2021

    $3,159,050

    Grants listed
    159
    Assets, end of year
    $56,039,637
  • Tax year 2020

    $2,293,250

    Grants listed
    130
    Assets, end of year
    $48,059,946

Grants paid in 2025

104 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. National Philanthropic TrustConshohocken, PA

    Support local and faith-based public charities

    $12,482,066
  2. The Lutheran Church Missouri SynodSt Louis, MO

    Evangelism and discipleship

    $5,465,790
  3. Concordia Seminary St LouisSt Louis, MO

    Seminary

    $199,934
  4. Concordia Theological Seminary Ft WayneFort Wayne, IN

    Seminary

    $199,934
  5. Mesa GlobalCharlotte, NC

    Serving global church and church planting

    $199,934
  6. Operation Mobilization USATyrone, GA

    Evangelism and discipleship

    $199,934
  7. Biglife InternationalBlue Ridge, GA

    Discipleship

    $179,992
  8. International Cooperating MinistriesNewport News, VA

    Missionaries

    $149,823
  9. Launch GlobalDallas, TX

    Global discipleship training

    $149,823
  10. Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA

    Christian missions and scholarships

    $149,823
  11. The Evangelical Alliance MissionAurora, IL

    Global church planting

    $149,823
  12. Leading the Way with Dr Michael YoussefAtlanta, GA

    Christian media

    $129,880
  13. Young LifeColorado SPGS, CO

    Youth discipleship

    $124,767
  14. Gateway International MissionsTaylorsville, NC

    Evangelism

    $100,000
  15. African Inland Mission AirPeachtree City, GA

    Discipleship

    $99,711
  16. BCM InternationalLancaster, PA

    Discipleship

    $99,711
  17. Concordia University St PaulSaint Paul, MN

    Seminary

    $99,711
  18. CrossworldKansas City, MO

    Evangelism

    $99,711
  19. E3 Partners MinistryPlano, TX

    Evangelism

    $99,711
  20. Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CA

    Training and equipping

    $99,711
  21. Mission Aviation FellowshipNampa, ID

    Evangelism and discipleship

    $99,711
  22. Multiplication Network MinistriesSauk Village, IL

    Church planting

    $99,711
  23. Reaching Souls InternationalVirginia Beach, VA

    Evangelism

    $99,711
  24. SAT-7 USAEaston, MD

    Christian media

    $99,711
  25. Youth for Christ USAParker, CO

    Youth discipleship

    $99,711
  26. Global Gates Network IncDallas, TX

    Evangelism

    $89,995
  27. Send International of the USFarmington Hills, MI

    Evangelism

    $80,791
  28. Catholic World MissionRoswell, GA

    Evangelism

    $74,656
  29. Cure International IncGrand Rapids, MI

    Medical ministry

    $74,656
  30. Far East Broadcasting CoFrisco, TX

    Media ministry

    $74,656
  31. International Outreach Ministries IncHattiesburg, MS

    Evangelism

    $74,656
  32. JaarsWaxhaw, NC

    Training and equipping

    $74,656
  33. Novo Mission IncAnaheim, CA

    Training and equipping

    $74,656
  34. Via Nationscenter for Mission MobilizationFayetteville, AR

    Global church ministry

    $74,656
  35. Youth for Christ International MinistriesParker, CO

    Youth/children ministries

    $74,656
  36. Adventures in MissionsGainesville, GA

    Missionaries and discipleship

    $74,656
  37. African Inland Mission InternationalPeachtree City, GA

    Discipleship

    $59,827
  38. Josiah VentureWheaton, IL

    Discipling

    $59,827
  39. Worldlink International MinistriesKing of Prussia, PA

    Missionaries

    $59,827
  40. Go Ministries IncLouisville, KY

    Discipleship

    $59,826
  41. TCM International InstituteIndianapolis, IN

    Leadership training

    $59,447
  42. Coalition for Christian OutreachPittsburgh, PA

    College/young adult ministries

    $50,111
  43. East-West Ministries InternationalPlano, TX

    Evangelism

    $50,111
  44. Epic Internationalreach the RestBryan, TX

    Church planting

    $50,111
  45. Family Missions CompanyAbbeville, LA

    Missionaries

    $50,111
  46. Global DisciplesLancaster, PA

    Training

    $50,111
  47. Iran Alive MinistriesMelissa, TX

    Evangelism

    $50,111
  48. Montreat CollegeMontreat, NC

    Church relations scholarships

    $50,111
  49. Pulse OutreachMinneapolis, MN

    Evangelism

    $50,111
  50. Reach A VillagePark Forest, IL

    Church planting

    $50,111
  51. Slavic Gospel AssnLoves Park, IL

    Training and missions

    $50,111
  52. The Bucket MinistryRockwell, TX

    Evangelism

    $50,111
  53. The NavigatorsColorado SPGS, CO

    Discipleship

    $50,111
  54. Vision Beyond BordersCasper, WY

    Bible distribution

    $50,111
  55. Wec InternationalFt Washington, PA

    Training and missions

    $50,111
  56. Asbury Theological SeminaryWilmore, KY

    Seminary and church planting

    $50,111
  57. Equip Foundation IncDuluth, GA

    Mobilization and training

    $50,111
  58. Nebraska District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri SynodSeward, NE

    Discipleship

    $49,794
  59. Christian Health Services CorpGrand Saline, TX

    Discipleship

    $49,044
  60. Steiger International LTDEden Prairie, MN

    Missionary teams

    $39,885
  61. Wec InternationalFt Washington, PA

    Discipleship

    $39,885
  62. World Team USAWarrington, PA

    Evangelism

    $39,885
  63. Shad Williams Evangelistic AssnAdamsville, TN

    Evangelism

    $39,437
  64. International Leadershp Institute IncCarrollton, GA

    Training and equipping

    $35,794
  65. Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociationCharlotte, NC

    Evangelism

    $34,771
  66. Christian Friends of New AmericansSaint Louis, MO

    Discipleship

    $34,771
  67. Evangelical Lutheran SynodMankato, MN

    Discipleship

    $34,771
  68. Horn of Africa Evangelical MissionMountain View, CA

    Evangelism

    $34,771
  69. Samaritan AviationMesa, AZ

    Discipleship

    $34,771
  70. Overland MissionCocoa, FL

    Discipleship

    $34,771
  71. Global Outreach InternationalPontotoc, MS

    Missionaries

    $33,748
  72. World Reach IncVestavia, AL

    Training and equipping

    $33,748
  73. Bethany Lutheran College IncMankato, MN

    Seminary

    $31,192
  74. Ambassadors for Christ International LTDLilburn, GA

    Evangelism

    $30,169
  75. Christ in Youth IncJoplin, MO

    College/young adult ministries

    $30,169
  76. CruOrlando, FL

    Media ministry

    $30,169
  77. Disciple Nations AlliancePhoenix, AZ

    Discipleship

    $30,169
  78. InfaithExton, PA

    Discipleship

    $30,169
  79. Time of Grace MinistryMilwaukee, WI

    Evangelism

    $30,169
  80. Unto IncOrlando, FL

    Evangelism

    $30,169
  81. Global Teams International IncWinter SPGS, FL

    Missionaries and discipleship

    $28,635
  82. Advancing Native MissionsAfton, VA

    Evangelism

    $25,056
  83. American Bible SocietyPhiladelphia, PA

    Bible distribution

    $25,056
  84. Christianity Today InternationalWheaton, IL

    Media ministry

    $25,056
  85. Community Bible StudyColorado SPGS, CO

    Discipleship

    $25,056
  86. Davis CollegeBible Sch PK, NY

    Church relations scholarships

    $25,056
  87. Every Generation MinistriesTemecula, CA

    Missionaries

    $25,056
  88. Favor International IncBrandon, FL

    Media ministry

    $25,056
  89. GospelinkForest, VA

    Evangelism

    $25,056
  90. Greenville Presbyterian Theological SeminaryTaylors, SC

    Seminary/training and equipping

    $25,056
  91. Here's Life AfricaPlano, TX

    Audio bibles

    $25,056
  92. Hertiage Christian UniversityFlorence, AL

    Seminary

    $25,056
  93. Kcbi 909 FMBlacksburg, VA

    Christian media

    $25,056
  94. Lutheran Classical CollegeCasper, WY

    Training and equipping

    $25,056
  95. Students for Life of AmericaFredericksbrg, VA

    Pro-life education

    $25,056
  96. The Salvation ArmyHickory, NC

    Youth ministry

    $25,056
  97. Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodWaukesha, WI

    Evangelism

    $25,056
  98. World Radio Missionary FellowshipColorado SPGS, CO

    Global media

    $25,056
  99. Healthy Families Foundation IncTifton, GA

    Evangelism

    $25,056
  100. UnfoldingwordOrlando, FL

    Bible translation

    $25,056
  101. World ChallengeColorado SPGS, CO

    Equipping pastors

    $25,056
  102. Sports CatalystSpring, TX

    Discipling

    $24,897
  103. The Nra FoundationColumbia, MO

    Local community support

    $2,000
  104. The Salvation ArmyHickory, NC

    Local community support

    $500

Approved for future payment

1 grant

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. The Lutheran Church Missouri SynodSt Louis, MO

    Church planting

    $1,500,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $12,482,06682% of the total
  2. Religion31 grants $1,626,86111% of the total
  3. Education7 grants $436,1733% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation2 grants $204,8891% of the total
  5. International aid3 grants $179,4811% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $124,767<1% of the total
  7. 5 other causes5 grants $186,5941% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania9 grants $12,876,821
  2. Missouri5 grants $5,830,375
  3. Georgia11 grants $959,786
  4. Texas11 grants $713,626
  5. Virginia8 grants $501,581
  6. North Carolina7 grants $485,028
  7. Illinois6 grants $434,639
  8. Colorado7 grants $424,413
  9. Indiana2 grants $259,381
  10. Minnesota5 grants $255,670

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Jerome W BolickPRESIDENT/TREASURER Hours 1.2Pay $0
  • Judith Bolick MundaySECRETARY Hours 0.05Pay $0
  • Joyce B ClineEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $150,000
  • Stephen G DobbinsDIRECTOR Hours 0.05Pay $0
  • David W HoodDIRECTOR Hours 0.05Pay $0
  • Matthew C HarrisonDIRECTOR Hours 0.05Pay $0

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