The Holekamp Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Holekamp Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $126,150 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,650. 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$126,150
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,650
- Assets$437,823
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $202,200 the year before.
27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $89,730 | 21 | $718,701 |
| 2024 | $202,200 | 21 | $512,521 |
| 2025 | $126,150 | 22 | $437,823 |
How to apply
The Holekamp 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 The Holekamp Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 10 | $53,000 |
| South Carolina | 5 | $36,150 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Episcopal School | Provide support for academic programs, financial assistance, faculty professional development, arts, athletics, and more that tuition does not cover. | $25,650 |
| Family Forward | Funding to support programs enriching at-risk children | $25,000 |
| Prager University | To promote american values through short educational videos for people of all ages | $25,000 |
| Community School | Funding for educational scholarships and curricular enhancements | $10,000 |
| Washington and Lee University | Funding the endowment for entrepreneurship facilities and annual undergraduate fund | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Funding/support ministry needs | $4,000 |
| Rossman School | Rossman provides children in the st. Louis area with a solid foundation in academics, athletics and the arts while cultivating strong character and leadership skills | $4,000 |
| Peace Center | Funding for artistic, cultural, and educational programming | $3,500 |
| Fathers & Families Support Center | To improve the lives of children and families by encouraging committed and responsible parents | $2,500 |
| Show-Me Institute | Funding to promote and enforce missouri public policy | $2,500 |
| SSM Cardinal Glennon | Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of god. | $2,500 |
| Washington University | Funding for the john m. Olin school of business | $2,500 |
| Artisphere | Art festival in greensville, sc. | $2,000 |
| Cedars Camp | Cedars camps offers transformational summer camp programs where christian science is lived and loved | $2,000 |
| Kooch-I-Ching | To inspire the growth of young men through fun and challenging wilderness adventures | $2,000 |
| Princeton University | To advance learning through teaching, research, and scholarship | $2,000 |
| 3rd Church of Christ the Scientist | Funding/support ministry needs | $1,000 |
| Association of Jan Keeler | To reveal truth, heal people spiritually, and bless all humanity | $1,000 |
| City Academy | Funding for educational scholarships and facility development | $1,000 |
| Cloister Inn | Cloister inn fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages its members to make their mark, and inspires members to use the inn as a starting point for whatever pursuits impassion them | $1,000 |
| Greenville Zoo Foundation | Funding for zoo expenses, animal care, education programs, and conservation efforts | $1,000 |
| Hope Montessori Academy | Hope montessori is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William F Holekamp
- Kerry L Holekamp
Questions people ask
Does The Holekamp Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Holekamp Foundation give?
$126,150 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Holekamp Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William F Holekamp (Principal Manager) and Kerry L Holekamp (Principal Manager).
What does The Holekamp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.