Mount Holly Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mount Holly Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$30.9 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $500,000 the year before.
56% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $500,000 | 18 | $2.7 million |
| 2023 | $500,000 | 20 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 18 | $20.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 41 | $30.9 million |
How to apply
Mount Holly Charitable 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.
What Mount Holly Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 26 | $630,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $120,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 2 | $60,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blythedale Children's Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Orphans | Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (NPH) - Honduras | $100,000 |
| Grace Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Child Care Council of Westchester Inc | General & Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Community Center of Northern Westchester Inc | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Cornelia Connely Center for Education | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Camfed U S A Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Cancer Research | $30,000 |
| The Fistula Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Christopher Reeve Foundation A New Jersey Nonprofi | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Neighbors Link Corp | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Promise Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Windward School | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hearts and Homes for Refugees | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | McCourtney Institute for Democracy | $15,000 |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bridge Fund of New York Inc | Bridge Fund of Westchester County NY | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Karen Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Go Doc Go | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hopes Door Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Brain Health Event - Dr. Crary | $10,000 |
| Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital Association | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rwanda Education Assistance Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| School of Leadership-Afghanistan Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics New York Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kindness Over Muscular Dystrophy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mount Kisco Child Care Center Inc | Scholarship fund for a child who is most in need | $5,000 |
| Operation Smile Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chris McCourtney
- Tracy McCourtney
- Theo Henry Mccourtney III
- Theo Henry Mccourtney JR
- Lindsey McPhee
- Ashley Murphy
Questions people ask
Does Mount Holly Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mount Holly Charitable Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mount Holly Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Chris McCourtney (Dir), Tracy McCourtney (Dir, VP), Theo Henry Mccourtney III (Dir) and Theo Henry Mccourtney JR (Dir, Pres) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Mount Holly Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.