Lester and Cathy Holze Jr Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lester and Cathy Holze Jr Private Foundation is a private foundation in Elgin, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,374 in 79 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $10,320. 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$46,374
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$10,320
- Assets$12,613
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,273 the year before.
25% 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 | $13,634 | 38 | $343,790 |
| 2022 | $31,549 | 72 | $53,654 |
| 2023 | $38,666 | 83 | $7,190 |
| 2024 | $32,273 | 81 | $113,140 |
| 2025 | $46,374 | 79 | $12,613 |
How to apply
Lester and Cathy Holze Jr Private 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 Lester and Cathy Holze Jr Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20 | $32,421 |
| Texas | 4 | $2,620 |
| Missouri | 4 | $2,439 |
| Virginia | 9 | $2,052 |
| Maryland | 3 | $1,170 |
| Florida | 5 | $1,001 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $940 |
| Georgia | 2 | $553 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 4 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Church | To support the operating costs of mass and of providing spiritual guidance. | $10,320 |
| IL Firefighter's Association Founda | To offer training and support to firefighters across the state, helping prepare them for when an emergency happens. | $5,250 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4-C | To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation. | $4,200 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 14- | To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation. | $4,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 41- | To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation. | $2,500 |
| St Edward Central Catholic High Sch | To nurture the discipleship of Jesus Christ and to promote excellence in education. To enable its students to develop lifelong skills and abilities that will help them become emphatic, responsible and productive citizens. | $2,500 |
| Individual | To help families discover the superabundant graces God wants to give them to become witnesses to His love. | $2,020 |
| Diocese of Rockford | To proclaim the Good News of salvation in word and deed, putting ourselves at God's service in turning human hears, attitudes, values and structures to the Reign of God. | $1,200 |
| Children International | To invest in the lives of children and youth, build the healthy environments they need to thrive, and empower them to create lasting change in their own lives and communities to end poverty. | $1,089 |
| Logan University Inc | A diverse and engaging community committed to excellence in health sciences, education and service. | $1,000 |
| National Center for Homeopathy | To help people be healthy by providing education and building awareness while advocating for increased access to homeopathy. | $1,000 |
| National Vaccine Information Center | To promote and encourage the health and welfare of American children and adults through its research and education-oriented programs to prevent vaccine injuries and deaths and to assist individuals (both children and adults) who have been vaccine injured. | $1,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Charities Inc | To empower Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work and in their community. | $740 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | To bring people together to build homes, communities and hope through decent and affordable housing. | $500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Child Welfare | $500 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | To provide nutritious food and resources for our neighbors, with dignity, equity and convenience, through partnerships and innovation. | $500 |
| Adopt A Platoon Soldier Support Eff | To improve the quality of life and raise morale for deployed military forces by providing on-going care packages. | $500 |
| Corbella Clinic | To offer free support and services for unplanned pregnancies and women's health. | $407 |
| Food for the Poor | To prioritize the preservation of human dignity and the care of those in need. To address poverty through sustainable, community-drive solutions. | $400 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | To improve the lives of America's Warriors facing mobility challenges and trauma-related conditions such as PTSD and TBI by providing the highest quality Assistance Dogs and canine-assisted therapy programs; and by building public awareness about the important role dogs play in helping Warriors along the road to recovery. | $400 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To honor and empower wounded warriors. | $400 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | To collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. | $400 |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund | To preserving the legacy of The Wall, promoting healing and educating about the impact of the Vietnam War. | $300 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans. | $300 |
| Hope for Haitians | To extend aid, hope, and dignity to the poorest of the poor in the country of Haiti. | $252 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | To serve the poor and provide others with the opportunity to serve. | $250 |
| Individual | To teach young people various trades that will help them find decent jobs and become self-sufficient, contributing members of society. | $250 |
| Individual | To help people get the food and resources they need to thrive. | $250 |
| St Lawrence Seminary High School | To provide a college preparatory education in a living Catholic community nurturing mature, well-rounded men of faith, who prepare for a life of ministry as priest, religious and lay leaders in the Church and world. | $240 |
| Individual | To staff and fund the programs and work of two Catholic elementary schools and eight Catholic social service offices. To staff a housing program and subsidize rent for low-income families. | $240 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | To connect our nation's paralyzed and disabled heroes with help to access their much-needed benefits, medical care, and support services. | $200 |
| Guideposts Foundation Inc | To inspire people to believe anything is possible through faith, hope, and prayer. | $200 |
| Mercy Home for Boys Girls | To provide care and shelter for young people near downtown Chicago. To provide a good education, life skills, career exploration and so much more. | $182 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | To share hope and help in Jesus' name to move people from homelessness and despair toward personal and spiritual wholeness. | $150 |
| World Villages for Children | To practice charity to the poor serving them in the name of Christ Jesus. To help children break free from a life of poverty. | $120 |
| Sierra Club | To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment. | $120 |
| Children's Home Aid Brightpoint | To advance the well-being of children by investing in families to disrupt the systemic and multi-generational cycle of racial, social and economic inequality. | $120 |
| National Right to Life Educational | To provide support to charitable or educational programs which advocate pro-life causes. | $102 |
| Community Crisis Center Inc | To provide a 24-hour crisis hotline, temporary shelter, individual and group counseling, medical assistance, legal assistance, financial assistance, and more. | $100 |
| Priests For Life | To galvanize the clergy to preach, teach, and mobilize their people more effectively in the effort to end abortion and euthanasia. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lester Holze
Questions people ask
Does Lester and Cathy Holze Jr Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lester and Cathy Holze Jr Private Foundation give?
$46,374 in tax year 2025, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Lester and Cathy Holze Jr Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lester Holze (Trustee).
What does Lester and Cathy Holze Jr Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.