The Holland Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Holland Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $38.7 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $87,500 and the largest $30.4 million. 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$38.7 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$87,500
- Largest grant$30.4 million
- Assets$38.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20.7 million the year before.
20% 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 | $31.7 million | 86 | $79.8 million |
| 2024 | $20.7 million | 38 | $71.8 million |
| 2025 | $38.7 million | 40 | $38.2 million |
How to apply
The Holland 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Holland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 33 | $38.6 million |
| Texas | 5 | $100,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opera Omaha | Operating | $30.4 million |
| University of NE Foundation | Operating | $1.9 million |
| Omaha Performing Arts Society | Operating | $1.3 million |
| Partnership 4 Kids Inc | Operating | $715,000 |
| Project Harmony | Operating | $500,000 |
| Omaha Symphony | Operating | $450,000 |
| Northstar Foundation | Operating | $415,000 |
| American Midwest Ballet | Operating | $350,000 |
| Nebraska Appleseed | Operating | $325,000 |
| ACLU Nebraska Chapter | Operating | $250,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Operating | $250,000 |
| Kaneko | Operating | $155,000 |
| Nebraska Cultural Endowment | Operating | $150,000 |
| One World Community Health Centers | Operating | $150,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Heartland | Operating | $150,000 |
| Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts | Operating | $125,000 |
| Durham Museum | Operating | $125,000 |
| Blue Barn Theatre | Operating | $100,000 |
| Holland Children's Institute | Operating | $100,000 |
| Legal Aid of Nebraska | Operating | $90,000 |
| Girls Inc of Omaha | Operating | $85,000 |
| Film Streams | Operating | $80,000 |
| Lake Cunningham Development Trust | Operating | $75,000 |
| Omaha Theater Company | Operating | $75,000 |
| Yates Fund | Operating | $75,000 |
| Gallery 1516 | Operating | $60,000 |
| Great Plains Theater Conference | Operating | $60,000 |
| Omaha Conservatory of Music | Operating | $50,000 |
| Cancer Care Services | Operating | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Performing Arts Festival | Operating | $25,000 |
| Lena Pope Home Inc | Operating | $25,000 |
| River City Mixed Chorus Omaha | Operating | $25,000 |
| Center for Transforming Lives | Operating | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Greater Texas Inc | Operating | $20,000 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute | Operating | $10,000 |
| Boulevard Heights & Transition Center Booster Club | Operating | $10,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | Operating | $10,000 |
| Humanities Nebraska | Operating | $7,500 |
| Omaha Public Schools Foundation | Operating | $5,000 |
| At Ease USA | Operating | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas R Pansing
- Wallace R Weitz
- Gerald Hoberman
- Kathryn A Weitz
- Barbara H Kral
- Mary A Holland
- Nancy Christie
- Debra J Love
Questions people ask
Does The Holland Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Holland Foundation give?
$38.7 million in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $87,500.
Who runs The Holland Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas R Pansing (Treasurer & Secretary), Wallace R Weitz (Board Member), Gerald Hoberman (Board Member) and Kathryn A Weitz (Board Member) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Holland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.