Robert and Mildred Holmes Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert and Mildred Holmes Memorial Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Gallup, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$17,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$743,105
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,500 the year before.
33% 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 | $12,765 | 11 | $477,607 |
| 2024 | $12,500 | 10 | $664,437 |
| 2025 | $17,000 | 12 | $743,105 |
How to apply
Robert and Mildred Holmes Memorial Scholarship 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 Robert and Mildred Holmes Memorial Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 3 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $3,500 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas University Foundation | Medical research | $5,000 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation | Education scholarship | $3,000 |
| New Mexico State University | Education scholarship | $1,500 |
| Prairie View A&m University | Education scholarship | $1,000 |
| Texas A&m University | Education scholarship | $1,000 |
| Texas State University | Education scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Arizona | Education scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Southern California | Education scholarship | $1,000 |
| Wenatchee Valley College | Education scholarship | $1,000 |
| East Texas Baptist University | Education scholarship | $500 |
| Luna Community College NM | Education scholarship | $500 |
| Stanford University | Education scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Chonita Holmes
- George Katsoulakis
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Mildred Holmes Memorial Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert and Mildred Holmes Memorial Scholarship Foundation give?
$17,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Robert and Mildred Holmes Memorial Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Chonita Holmes (President) and George Katsoulakis (Director).
What does Robert and Mildred Holmes Memorial Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.