The Sydney D Holland Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sydney D Holland Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Santa Fe, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $178,857 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $26,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$178,857
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $164,275 the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $164,275 | 21 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $178,857 | 25 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
The Sydney D Holland Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Sydney D Holland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $147,357 |
| New York | 3 | $16,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miriam's House | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $26,000 |
| La Jolla Country Day School | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $13,845 |
| Promises 2 Kids Foundation | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $12,500 |
| Outdoor Outreach | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $12,000 |
| New Roads School | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $10,000 |
| Uc San Diego Stuart Collection | To contribute to chartiable purposes. | $10,000 |
| Visions Global Empowerment | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $10,000 |
| Temple Sobel | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $9,662 |
| Doors of Change Fka Photocharity | To contribute to chartiable purposes. | $7,500 |
| Defy Ventures | To contribute to chartiable purposes. | $6,500 |
| Children's Action Network | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | To contribute to chartiable purposes. | $5,000 |
| International Community Foundation | To contribute to chartiable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Museum of Performance Design | To contribute to chartiable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Rock Steady Boxing | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| The Country Friends | To contribute to chartiable purposes. | $5,000 |
| The Health Museum | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| The Perry J Cohen Foundation | To contribute to chartiable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Kimera Orphanage | To contribute to chartiable purposes. | $4,550 |
| Feeding San Diego | To contribute to chartiable purposes. | $3,000 |
| Beauty Bus Foundation | To contribute to chartiable purposes. | $2,500 |
| Miracle Babies | To contribute to chartiable purposes. | $2,500 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Women's Fund | To contribute to chartiable purposes. | $2,300 |
| One on One Outreach | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sydney Holland
- Felicia Alexander
- Louise Stanger
- John Wadas
- Shelby Stanger
- Jonathan Elias
- David Stone
Questions people ask
Does The Sydney D Holland Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sydney D Holland Foundation give?
$178,857 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Sydney D Holland Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sydney Holland (Chairman/Founder), Felicia Alexander (Secretary), Louise Stanger (President) and John Wadas (Treasurer/Ceo) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Sydney D Holland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and international.