The Holtzman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Holtzman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $221,800 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $35,000. 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$221,800
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was down from $225,800 the year before.
5% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $215,800 | 18 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $225,800 | 19 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $221,800 | 20 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
The Holtzman Family 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 Holtzman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $148,800 |
| California | 2 | $34,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $18,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $17,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation | Aclu national prision project | $35,000 |
| Just Detention International | General support | $30,000 |
| Regional Foodbanks of NE Ny | General support | $24,600 |
| National Immigration Forum | General support | $18,000 |
| Southern Center for Human Rights | General support | $17,000 |
| Bard College | Bard prision initiative | $15,000 |
| Lambda Legal | General support | $15,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General support | $15,000 |
| Innocence Project | General support | $15,000 |
| Time and Space LTD Theater Company | General support | $10,000 |
| Columbia Land Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Ella Baker Center for Human Rights | General support | $4,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | General support | $4,000 |
| Kite's Nest Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Wave Farm Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| The Amaranthine Museum | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Kinderhook Memorial Library | General support | $2,000 |
| Hudson Public Library | General support | $2,000 |
| The Park School of Baltimore | General Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Chatham Public Library | General support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl Skoggard
- Joseph Holtzman
Questions people ask
Does The Holtzman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Holtzman Family Foundation give?
$221,800 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Holtzman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl Skoggard (President/Treasurer) and Joseph Holtzman (Vice President/Secretary).
What does The Holtzman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.