Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio
Preselected recipients only
Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio is a private foundation in Smithfield, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 94 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$30.7 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
22% 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 | $972,500 | 104 | $23.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 107 | $28.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 94 | $30.7 million |
How to apply
Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio 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 Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 78 | $1.2 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $25,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $21,500 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $8,500 |
| California | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Academy & College | General support | $225,000 |
| Wake Forest University | General support | $75,000 |
| Centenary United Methodist Church | General support | $70,000 |
| The Asheville School | Scholarship | $51,000 |
| North Carolina Symphony | General support | $50,000 |
| YMCA of the Triangle Area Inc | General support | $49,500 |
| UNC Institute for the Environment | General support | $47,000 |
| Saint Mary's School | General support | $36,500 |
| Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines | General support | $35,000 |
| Pullen Memorial Baptist Church | General support | $35,000 |
| Triangle Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General support | $30,000 |
| Camp Albemarle | General support | $28,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Johnston Community College Fdn | General support | $25,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of History | General support | $25,000 |
| Southern Documentary Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Woodbury Forest School | General support | $22,500 |
| Step Up Ministry | General support | $19,000 |
| Campbell University | General support | $15,000 |
| NC Museum of Art Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Tuscarora Council Bsa | General support | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $14,000 |
| Casa | General support | $12,500 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy | General support | $12,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Johnston Co | General support | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General support | $10,000 |
| Christ Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General supprot | $10,000 |
| House of Hope | General support | $10,000 |
| NC Coastal Federation | General support | $10,000 |
| PBS North Carolina | General support | $10,000 |
| Roaring Gap Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Saving Grace Animals for Adoption | General support | $10,000 |
| Spoleto Festival USA | General support | $10,000 |
| Sylvan Heights Bird Park | General support | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest Athletics | General support | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest Parents' Council | General support | $10,000 |
| Hayes Barton United Methodist Church | General supprot | $8,000 |
| Roaring Gap Community Church | General support | $7,500 |
| Vision to Learn | General support | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Olivia B Holding
- Frank B Holding Jr
- Hope Holding Bryant
- Judith A Murray
- Carson H Brice
- Claire H Bristow
Questions people ask
Does Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio?
Its 2025 filing lists Olivia B Holding (President), Frank B Holding Jr (Vice President), Hope Holding Bryant (Treasurer) and Judith A Murray (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.