Holman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Holman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $905,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $145,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$905,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$145,000
- Assets$17.4 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $805,000 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.0 million | 39 | $19.7 million |
| 2023 | $805,000 | 37 | $16.2 million |
| 2024 | $905,000 | 40 | $17.4 million |
How to apply
Holman Foundation Inc 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 Holman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 17 | $300,000 |
| Virginia | 8 | $160,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $145,000 |
| Texas | 5 | $85,000 |
| California | 2 | $45,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $45,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $45,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Committee to Unleash Prosperity | Unrestricted charitable gift | $145,000 |
| Center for Equal Opportunity | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | Unrestricted charitable gift | $45,000 |
| American Civil Rights Project | Unrestricted charitable gift | $35,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | Unrestricted charitable gift | $35,000 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $35,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $35,000 |
| American Legislative Exchange Council | Unrestricted charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Ethics & Public Policy Center Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Independent Women's Forum | Unrestricted charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Open the Books | Unrestricted charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Pacific Research Institute | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Daily Caller News Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights in Education | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Goodman Institute | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Institute for Free Speech | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Liberty & Law Center | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| New Civil Liberties Alliance | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| American Business Defense Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $15,000 |
| Network for Enlightened Women | Unrestricted charitable gift | $15,000 |
| Real Clear Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $15,000 |
| The Cato Institute | Unrestricted charitable gift | $15,000 |
| American Commitment Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Ashbrook Center | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Constituting America | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Freedom Works | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Institute for Energy Research | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Job Creators Network Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Teneo | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Center for Individual Rights | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Club for Growth Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| National Center for Public Policy Research | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne J Holman III
- Eugene Meyer
- Lee Liberman Otis
- Stephen Moore
- Gerard Alexander
- Lisa Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Holman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Holman Foundation Inc give?
$905,000 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Holman Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Wayne J Holman III (President/Trustee), Eugene Meyer (Treasurer/Trustee), Lee Liberman Otis (Secretary/Trustee) and Stephen Moore (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Holman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.