Holstein Foundation
Accepts applications
Holstein Foundation is a private foundation in Mystic, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,850 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$27,850
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$352,212
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,525 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $26,200 | 14 | $504,193 |
| 2023 | $35,100 | 15 | $372,080 |
| 2024 | $24,525 | 11 | $359,187 |
| 2025 | $27,850 | 10 | $352,212 |
How to apply
| Contact | John Holstein 12 Roosevelt Ave, Mystic, CT 06355 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 572-8515 |
| What to submit | Letter request, most recent annual report, and purpose for application |
What Holstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 5 | $19,250 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $6,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mystic Aquarium | Support | $12,500 |
| Westerly Hospital | Support | $6,250 |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | Support | $5,000 |
| Bement School | Support | $1,000 |
| Sunshine Kids Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Support | $1,000 |
| Always Home | Support | $500 |
| Stonington Ambulance Corp | Support | $250 |
| John E Fogarty Foundation | Support | $250 |
| American Red Cross | Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- John Holstein
- Jill Bach
- Bruce Holstein
- Patricia Clark
Questions people ask
Does Holstein Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Holstein Foundation give?
$27,850 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Holstein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Holstein (Trustee), Jill Bach (Trustee), Bruce Holstein (Trustee) and Patricia Clark (Trustee).
What does Holstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.