The Wayne & Wendy Holman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wayne & Wendy Holman Foundation is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.8 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $3.1 million. 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$5.8 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$3.1 million
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
40% 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 | $2.1 million | 11 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $5.8 million | 15 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
The Wayne & Wendy Holman 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 The Wayne & Wendy Holman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $3.1 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2.6 million |
| Florida | 9 | $112,484 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,045 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University | General use | $3.1 million |
| University of Pennsylvania | General use | $2.6 million |
| Fisher Island Day School | General usegeneral use | $50,000 |
| Ransom Everglades School | General use | $25,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal Day School | General use | $13,160 |
| Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart | General use | $10,000 |
| Cosmic Writers Corp | General use | $6,000 |
| Mt Sinai Medical Center | General use | $5,000 |
| Sundari Foundation | General use | $3,220 |
| East End Hospice | General use | $3,100 |
| Bake A Wish | General use | $3,000 |
| Dibia Dream | General use | $3,000 |
| Covenant House | General use | $1,045 |
| Forest Park Project | General use | $1,000 |
| Breakthroughmiami | General use | $104 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne Holman
- Wendy Holman
Questions people ask
Does The Wayne & Wendy Holman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wayne & Wendy Holman Foundation give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Wayne & Wendy Holman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wayne Holman (Trustee) and Wendy Holman (Trustee).
What does The Wayne & Wendy Holman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.