James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn
Preselected recipients only
James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn is a private foundation in Edina, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $353,000 in 67 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$353,000
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $126,840 the year before.
83% 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 | $149,550 | 60 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $126,840 | 44 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $353,000 | 67 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn 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 James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 27 | $241,050 |
| Minnesota | 10 | $18,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $18,050 |
| California | 1 | $15,750 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $14,000 |
| Tennessee | 5 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $9,000 |
| New York | 4 | $7,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,700 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rollins Fire Foundation | Fire department renovation | $150,000 |
| Film Independent | Diversifying the film industry | $15,750 |
| Royal Family Kids Camp | Camp for kids in foster care/protect | $15,000 |
| Msu Earth Sciences | Earth science general support | $10,000 |
| Msu Mathematical Sciences | Math department general support | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Provides housing for families w/sick | $10,000 |
| Safe Passage for Children of MN | Child protection reform welfare sytm | $10,000 |
| Hope on the Row | Providing food/clothing for homeless | $8,000 |
| Malaria Consortium | Improve health for malaria communiti | $5,700 |
| Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation | Connecting people to wild outdoorplz | $5,000 |
| Centr for Restorative Youth Justice | Juvenile reform/intervention | $5,000 |
| Flathead Food Bank | Food bank | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Building healthy/affordable homes | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Christian Home | Assisted living for disabled adults | $5,000 |
| Nate Chute Foundation | Suicide prevention | $5,000 |
| Sparrow's Nest | Teen homeless shelter | $5,000 |
| Swan Valley Connections | Conserv/stewardship of swan valley | $5,000 |
| Usna Heavyweight Crew | Support of navy men's rowing team | $5,000 |
| Calling All Crows | Music for social change | $4,000 |
| Pheasants Forever | Improve habitat for pheasants/quail | $4,000 |
| Wright-Way Rescue | No-kill animal rescue | $4,000 |
| Michael J Fox | Parkinson's research | $3,750 |
| Cumali | Support for homeless in chicago | $3,000 |
| Montana Land Reliance | Protect agric lands/wildlife/fish | $3,000 |
| Loppet | Supports outdoor activities | $2,950 |
| American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation | Provides outdoor activities all year | $2,500 |
| Flathead Lake Biological Station | Flathead lake water health study | $2,500 |
| Flathead Lakers | Working for clean water in flathead | $2,500 |
| Flathead Lakers | Working for clean water in flathead | $2,500 |
| Harmony Widlife | Wildlife rehabiliation | $2,500 |
| Individual | Clothing & food for youth in need | $2,500 |
| West Shore Community Library | Provide books educ/cultural/recreati | $2,500 |
| West Shore Food Bank | Food bank | $2,500 |
| Flathead Lake Biological Station | Flathead lake water health study | $2,000 |
| Lovely Village | Provides safe housing for women | $2,000 |
| Michael J Fox | Parkinson's research | $2,000 |
| Paws | Animal shelter | $2,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Protect/restore/sustain trout | $2,000 |
| Safe Passage for Children of MN | Child protection reform welfare sytm | $1,750 |
| Palacios Preservation Association | Preserve historic architecture | $1,050 |
Officers and trustees
- John V Hollensteiner
- Lisa Mary Hollensteiner
- James F Hollensteiner
- Mark Hash
- Thomas Egger
- Connor Hollensteiner
- Walt Hollensteiner
Questions people ask
Does James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn give?
$353,000 in tax year 2025, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists John V Hollensteiner (Secretary), Lisa Mary Hollensteiner (President), James F Hollensteiner (Treasurer) and Mark Hash (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, housing and homelessness and science and research.