The Holley Foundation
Accepts applications
The Holley Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $198,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$198,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $177,515 the year before.
22% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $177,515 | 10 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $198,000 | 9 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Holley Foundation C/O Cibc NTC, 34901 Woodward Avenue Ste 200, Birmingham, MI 48009 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 566-4794, grants@theholleyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | E-mail transmission preferred, use of the council of Michigan foundations common grant application preferred. Applicant must include a copy of the 501C3 letter |
| Deadlines | The board meets twice per year to review and approve grants, once in the spring once in the fall. |
| Restrictions | Grants made for programs and organizations located in southeastern Michigan, especially the metro-detroit area. Organizations/programs located outside southeastern Michigan must be sponsored by an individaul trustee who is familiar with the organization. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Holley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 7 | $148,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $36,000 |
| California | 1 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Macc Development | To fund staff salaries | $40,000 |
| Read to A Child | Read aloud mentoring - se village | $36,000 |
| Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program | Prep for success | $30,000 |
| Gleaners Comm Food Bank of SE Mich | Food donation | $20,000 |
| Autism Alliance of Mi | Watch me grow - se village | $20,000 |
| Central Detroit Christian Community | Birdies bookmobile | $20,000 |
| Insideout Literary Arts | Boggs writing, poem forum, carstons | $17,000 |
| Detroit Creativity Project | The improv project programming | $14,000 |
| Community Foundation for SE Mich | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn Krugman
- Rev George Holley
- Stephen Holley
- Erika Kuehn
- Andy Kuehn
- Ben Devries
- Jennifer Boyd
- Charlie Kuehn
- Daniel Krugman
Questions people ask
Does The Holley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The board meets twice per year to review and approve grants, once in the spring once in the fall.
How much does The Holley Foundation give?
$198,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Holley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lynn Krugman (President), Rev George Holley (Member/Prgm), Stephen Holley (1st Vp/Memb) and Erika Kuehn (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Holley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and community development.