Holmes Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Holmes Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$31.2 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
18% 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 | $1.4 million | 13 | $27.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 17 | $28.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 17 | $31.2 million |
How to apply
Holmes Family 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 Holmes Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 10 | $1.1 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $75,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chilton Memorial Hospital Fdn Inc | Unrestricted general | $250,000 |
| First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains | Unrestricted general | $150,000 |
| Newbridge Services Inc | Unrestricted general | $150,000 |
| New City Kids Inc | Support paterson, nj branch | $150,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Inc | Unrestricted general | $110,000 |
| Dawn Treader Christian School | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Kent School Corporation | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest NJ Inc | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Bessie Green Community Inc | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Oasis A Haven for Women & Children | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Visions and Pathways | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Bucknell University | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| The Snedeker Foundation | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| The Center for Action & Contemplation | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Usta Foundation | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Map International | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Cranberry Sunset Farm | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen P Holmes
- Bonnie L Holmes
Questions people ask
Does Holmes Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Holmes Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Holmes Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen P Holmes (President) and Bonnie L Holmes (VP & Sec).
What does Holmes Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and education.