Holson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Holson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glenview, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$70,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $63,000 the year before.
54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $53,000 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $63,000 | 12 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $70,500 | 13 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Holson Family 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 Holson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $55,500 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ragsdale | General support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | General support | $7,500 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | General support | $7,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| Take the Lead | General support | $7,500 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | General support | $5,000 |
| Dance Works Chicago | General support | $5,000 |
| First Tee Time of Greater Chicago | General support | $5,000 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Christ Church of Lake Forest | General support | $3,000 |
| Riverside Preparatory Academy | General support | $2,500 |
| Santa Fe Opera | General support | $2,500 |
| Tunnels to Towers | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- RS Holson III
- James Holson
- Peter Holson
- Hillary Holson Zimmerman
Questions people ask
Does Holson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Holson Family Foundation give?
$70,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Holson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists RS Holson III (President), James Holson (Vice-President), Peter Holson (Vice-President) and Hillary Holson Zimmerman (Vice President).
What does Holson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.