A FOUNDATION OF BRILLIANCE
The Bolhous Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to disrupting the cycle of poverty by creating opportunity for women and girls to break through barriers and build brilliance.
Kathy Bolhous, the Chairman and CEO of a leading manufacturing company, established the Foundation in response to the economic hardship she experienced as a child and the gender bias she faced on her rise to the top of a male-dominated industry. The Bolhous Foundation embodies her determination to succeed against these odds and her passion to help more women do the same.
Inspired by Kathy’s journey, the Foundation’s mission is to empower economically disadvantaged women and girls by removing barriers to their success from early education through career development and beyond. We do this through strategic grantmaking and close collaboration with community leaders and organizations that share our ambition to ensure this underserved group has access to opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable. Guided by best practices from the field and rooted in grassroots community efforts, we invest in research-driven interventions and programs that drive impact.
At the Foundation we know that women’s success has a profound impact on our families, our communities and our country. Yet, today, less than 2% of philanthropic funding is dedicated to the advancement of women and girls. Our vision is to inspire a movement to raise the level of support and advocacy for women and girls.
We invest in organizations and leaders fighting to create a more equitable future.
A future with limitless potential where women and girls in historically underserved communities know no barriers to success and are able to pursue their dreams and build brilliant lives.
LEADERS WHO GIVE THEIR ALL
Abigayil Joseph
CEO
Kathy Bolhous
FOUNDER
Rod Bolhous
TREASURER
GRANTEES WHO LIVE THEIR TRUTH
CONTACT
The Bolhous Foundation has an invitation only application process and does not accept unsolicited letters of inquiry or proposals. We strive to be collaborative and agile partners with non-profit organizations, community groups, and other philanthropic institutions committed to the mission of empowering women and girls. We invite proposals from potential grantees based on our vision to break the cycle of generational poverty, and the priorities set forth by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Although our application process is by invitation only, if you believe your organization’s work aligns with the Bolhous Foundation’s current grantmaking priorities, please contact Abigayil Joseph, CEO, to determine next steps.