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The Holly Foundation

Preselected recipients only Jackson, Mississippi · EIN 640685537

The Holly Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $3,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $3,525 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3,5252$50,327
2024$3,0002$70,845

How to apply

The Holly 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Holly Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Mississippi.

StateGrantsAmount
Mississippi1$2,000
District of Columbia1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
MS
Education$2,000
Howard University Howard University
Washington, DC
Education$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Holly Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Holly Foundation give?

$3,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs The Holly Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Sandra F Holly MD (President/Tr), Aikisha L Holly (Vice Preside) and Gregory A Jones (Secretary).

What does The Holly Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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