James and Lynelle Holden Fund
Accepts applications
James and Lynelle Holden Fund is a private foundation in Northville, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $187,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$187,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $171,000 the year before.
12% 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 | $171,000 | 26 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $187,000 | 25 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Daniel T Lis President 44943 Oak Forest Drive, Northville, MI 48168 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 798-7406 |
| What to submit | Applicants for grants should submit requests in letter or proposal form specifying the proposed use of grant funds and the benefit to be derived |
What James and Lynelle Holden Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 24 | $182,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Investigative research fund | $30,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | Fund for education | $25,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | General operations | $18,500 |
| A Journey for Housing | General operations | $10,000 |
| Scouting America | General operations | $5,500 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | General operations | $5,500 |
| Cots | General operations | $5,500 |
| Forgotten Harvest | General operations | $5,500 |
| Girl Scouts of America | General operations | $5,500 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | General operations | $5,500 |
| Vista Maria | General operations | $5,500 |
| Lions Bear Lake Club | General operations | $5,000 |
| Building Beds 4 Kids | General operations | $5,000 |
| Detroit Cristo Rey High School | General operations | $5,000 |
| Detroit Goodfellows | General operations | $5,000 |
| Detroit Historical Society | General operations | $5,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | General operations | $5,000 |
| Furniture Bank of SE Michigan | General operations | $5,000 |
| Learning Ally Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Penrickton Center for Blind Children | General operations | $5,000 |
| YMCA Camping Services | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ennis Center for Children | General operations | $4,500 |
| Special Olympics Michigan | General operations | $4,500 |
| The Henry Ford | General operations | $4,000 |
| Shades of Pink Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel T Lis
- Ingrid O Vernier
- William Buckley
Questions people ask
Does James and Lynelle Holden Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does James and Lynelle Holden Fund give?
$187,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs James and Lynelle Holden Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel T Lis (President/Treasurer/Trustee), Ingrid O Vernier (Secretary) and William Buckley (Vice President/Trustee).
What does James and Lynelle Holden Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.