THE BOLO PROJECT
EIN 85-2606915 · Youth Development Programs (O50)
What they do
The Bolo Project Ignites A Generation of Confident, Resilient, and Purpose-driven Leaders. We Equip Teens With Mindset Mastery, Financial Literacy, Leadership Skills, and The Courage to Live On Purpose- All While Harnessing The Unconditional Love of Dogs to Inspire Connection, Reduce Anxiety and Awaken Joy.In 2025, 48 Students Were Served and 99% of Parents Said The Child Was Eager to Attend. 100% of Participants Reported Increased Confidence and 3 Alumni Students Returned As Volunteers. Significant Funds Were Raised for Other Animal Nonprofits and 75% of Participants Achieved SMART Goals.Three Weekend Retreats Were Hosted Centering Around The Athletes Mindset, Teen Entrepreneur Money Mastery and Teen Leadership. At A Time Where Teen Anxiety is Up 76% From 2009 and Youth Suicide is Up 60% Since 2007 As Well As 73% of Teens Reporting Feeling Overwhelmed By The Demands of Life, The BOLO Project Serves As An Antidote- Helping Teens Lead Themselves Well, Build Resilience, and Step Into A F
Should I give to this charity?
Of every $100 spent, about $97.40 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.
Plain answer: A tax form cannot prove that a charity is doing good. It can show how the charity says it spent its money—and point out questions you should ask.
Basic facts we verified
IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders3 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
Money made simple
Ask these three easy questions
- Who did you help? Ask for a recent story or report that shows real results.
- What will my money do? Ask exactly what your gift will pay for.
- Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.
Bottom line: Do not decide from a name, mission statement, or tax status alone. Look at where the money went, then ask what changed, who was helped, and what your gift will do. YouCanGiveBack does not endorse or grade organizations.
Financial picture
A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.
How each $100 of revenue was used
The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.
Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.
Has the pattern changed?
Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.
Money in and money out
Reported spending amounts
Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.
See all reported dollar amounts
Leadership and board
Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.
No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.
Board and leadership roster (3)
GILA KURTZPRESIDENT
JOON HANTREASURER
PHIL BLACKSECRETARY
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2021
- Location
- 4341 IRONWOOD AVENUE SEAL BEACH CA, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740-0000
- County
- Orange
- In care of
- Gila Kurtz
- Primary officer
- Gila Kurtz, President
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- HOLMQUIST LIEWALD LLP
- NTEE classification
- Youth Development Programs (O50)
- IRS tax category
- Youth Development Programs