The Hollyhock Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Hollyhock Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $35.7 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $242,000 and the largest $15.7 million. 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$35.7 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$242,000
- Largest grant$15.7 million
- Assets$676 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $32.9 million the year before.
48% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32.9 million | 41 | $723 million |
| 2024 | $35.7 million | 53 | $676 million |
How to apply
The Hollyhock 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 The Hollyhock Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $15.8 million |
| New York | 30 | $13.5 million |
| Ohio | 2 | $2.3 million |
| California | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 2 | $742,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $532,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $532,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $400,000 |
| Idaho | 5 | $285,545 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund | Contribute to donor advised fund. | $15.7 million |
| Uncommon Schools | Hs 2.0 and music | $3.8 million |
| Propublica | Pnw reporting network | $1.7 million |
| Robin Hood Foundation | General operating support for basic needs | $1.5 million |
| Mount St Joseph University | Reading science doctoral program | $1.3 million |
| Mount St Joseph University | Curriculum project | $1.1 million |
| Relay Graduate School of Education | Hollyhock humanities fellowship | $770,394 |
| Gridlab | General operating support | $750,000 |
| Reel Stories Teen Filmmaking | Afterschool expansion | $750,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Electric grid and carbon market | $500,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | Centennial matching grant | $500,000 |
| Recidiviz | Tools for justice-impacted individuals | $500,000 |
| American Public Media Group | Sold a story season 2 | $400,000 |
| City Lore | Socapa city cinema | $400,000 |
| Good Shepherd Services | General operating support | $350,000 |
| West Contra Costa Public Education Fund | Instructional aides for nystrom elementary | $337,700 |
| Literacy Academy Collective | Instructional leads | $325,000 |
| The Reading League | Curriculum navigation reports | $320,000 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Literacy studies ph.d. Program scale-up | $287,000 |
| Associated Press | Education reporting network - collaborations editor | $279,000 |
| Generation Teach | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Immigrant Justice Corps | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Marshall Project | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Southern Renewable Education Fund | Comms & ops directors | $250,000 |
| City Report | Investigative team | $250,000 |
| Southern Alliance for Clean Energy | Policy manager & technical consultant | $245,000 |
| The Florida State University Research Foundation | Project translate | $242,000 |
| Change Summer | Camp uncommon | $200,000 |
| Frontline | Shortdocs | $200,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | Vp and exhibition support | $200,000 |
| Array Education | Ai professional learning community | $180,000 |
| Community Library | Sun valley early literacy summit | $170,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | Advanced certificate in reading science | $161,250 |
| Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science | Summer pd and teacher passion scholarships | $150,000 |
| The Japan Society | Junior fellows program | $150,000 |
| The Academy in Manayunk | Nycps district 16 trainings | $132,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | Jazz academies | $125,000 |
| Uncommon Schools | Project ready implementation | $117,000 |
| Islandwood | Scholarship support for the eec program | $100,000 |
| St Benedict's Preparatory Academy | St. Benedict's prep annual scholarship fund | $90,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Karr
- Suzanne Karr
- Timothy K McManus
- James Karr
Questions people ask
Does The Hollyhock Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hollyhock Foundation Inc give?
$35.7 million in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $242,000.
Who runs The Hollyhock Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Karr (President), Suzanne Karr (Vice President), Timothy K McManus (Sec/Treas) and James Karr (Director).
What does The Hollyhock Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.