John & Mildred Holmes Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John & Mildred Holmes Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $221,252 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$221,252
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $230,000 the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $230,000 | 25 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $221,252 | 31 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
John & Mildred Holmes 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.
What John & Mildred Holmes Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $17,500 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $62,502 |
| Colorado | 3 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 4 | $22,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $17,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $12,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $11,250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hopewell | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Vail Health Services Foundation | Innovation center | $22,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Hospice Austin | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Nols | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | General charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Old Road Fund | Lady michelle hulford scholarship | $12,500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | In memory of signe larson | $10,000 |
| Center for Group Studies | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies (CMPS) | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Austin Sunshine Camps | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Cancer Research Institute | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Kilung Foundation | Text translation project | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio (NPR) | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| National Women's Law Center | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Shoal Creek Conservancy | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Trail Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Evergreen Collaborative | Evergreen action | $5,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Support the enviroment and fight climate change | $5,000 |
| Old Road Fund | In honor of lady chelle hulford | $5,000 |
| Bellville Volunteer Fire Dept | Kenney station | $3,500 |
| Cocoon House | In honor of sarri gilman | $2,500 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Natural Dharma Fellowshipwonderwell Mountain Refuge | In memory of joel baehr | $2,500 |
| Houston Zen Center | Support of auspicious cloud retreat center | $2,500 |
| Texas Student Media | Drag audio productions | $2,500 |
| Lifeworks Austin | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Minturn Community Fund | Live music | $1,500 |
| Walking Mountains Science Center | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| ASPCA | General charitable purposes | $1,250 |
| Partnership Contributions | Partnership contributions | $2 |
Officers and trustees
- Eleanor Johnson
- Lucy H Orens
- Sarh Snook
- Carter Crites
- Betty Holmes
- John B Holmes III
- Mildred H Bridges
- Jennifer G Holmes
- Katherine Crites
- Peter B Johnson
Questions people ask
Does John & Mildred Holmes Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John & Mildred Holmes Family Foundation give?
$221,252 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs John & Mildred Holmes Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eleanor Johnson (Director), Lucy H Orens (Director), Sarh Snook (Secretary / Treasurer) and Carter Crites (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does John & Mildred Holmes Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and youth programs.