Eric Holby Animal Welfare Foundation
Accepts applications
Eric Holby Animal Welfare Foundation is a private foundation in Elburn, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $54,500 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$54,500
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $45,100 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,100 | 36 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $54,500 | 42 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eric R Holby 43W510 Tall Oaks Trail, Elburn, IL 60019 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (630) 750-8333 |
| What to submit | A LETTER OF REQUEST DETAILING THE ORGANIZATION'S NEED AND USAGE OF THE CONTRIBUTION. ALSO, A COPY OF THIER IRS 501(c)(3) EXEMPTION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | Before october of each year. |
| Restrictions | Awards will be considered only for the welfare of animals and enviornment. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Eric Holby Animal Welfare Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $3,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $8,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $8,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | $7,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $6,750 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $3,850 |
| New York | 3 | $2,100 |
| Washington | 2 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $1,600 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tabbys Place | Program Support | $8,000 |
| C & W Rustic Hollow Shelter | Program Support | $6,750 |
| Longhopes Donkey Shelter | Program Support | $2,500 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Program Support | $2,000 |
| The Mower County Humane Society | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Beavers Wetlands & Wildlife | Program Support | $1,500 |
| Cat Care Society | Program Support | $1,500 |
| Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center | Program Support | $1,500 |
| Dumb Friends League | Program Support | $1,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Program Support | $1,500 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Med | Program Support | $1,500 |
| International Wolf Center | Program Support | $1,500 |
| The Hermitage Cat Shelter | Program Support | $1,500 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Anderson Humane | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Cat Nap from the Heart | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Felines and Canines | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Valley of the Kings | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Harmony House for Cats | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Leech Lake Legacy | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Naperville Humane Society | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Wolf Hollow | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Orphans of the Storm | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Purrfect Pals | Program Support | $1,000 |
| West Suburban Humane Society | Program Support | $1,000 |
| The Anti-Cruelty Society | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of The United States | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Cozumel Humane Society | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Program Support | $750 |
| Cat Depot | Program Support | $700 |
| Alaska Raptor Center | Program Support | $500 |
| Alley Cat Allies | Program Support | $500 |
| Tails Humane Society | Program Support | $500 |
| Furball Pet Sanctuary | Program Support | $500 |
| Gregorys Gift of Hope | Program Support | $500 |
| Animal Allies | Program Support | $500 |
| Animal Friends Alliance | Program Support | $500 |
| The Wilderness Society | Program Support | $300 |
| ASPCA | Program Support | $300 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Program Support | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric R Holby
- Calvin Pethan
- Tamara Holby
Questions people ask
Does Eric Holby Animal Welfare Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Before october of each year.
How much does Eric Holby Animal Welfare Foundation give?
$54,500 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Eric Holby Animal Welfare Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric R Holby (President), Calvin Pethan (Vice President) and Tamara Holby (Secretary).
What does Eric Holby Animal Welfare Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, housing and homelessness and environment and conservation.