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The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Wayne, Pennsylvania · EIN 387104646

The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wayne, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,498 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $40,248. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $2,500 the year before.

83% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$112,5008$49,728
2024$2,5001$56,043
2025$48,4986$8,632

How to apply

The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania4$46,498
Massachusetts2$2,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
African Education Program
Wayne, PA
Charitable$40,248
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia, PA
Charitable$3,000
Woodmere Art Museum
Philadelphia, PA
Educational$2,500
Siasconset Union Chapel
Nantucket, MA
Charitable$1,000
Sconset Trust
Siasconset, MA
Charitable$1,000
Philadelphia Art Museum
Philadelphia, PA
Charitable$750

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family Foundation give?

$48,498 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.

Who runs The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists James R Holt Jr (Co-Trustee) and Elizabeth P Holt (Co-Trustee).

What does The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.

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