Milton & Betty Holcombe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Milton & Betty Holcombe Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $328,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$328,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $264,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $237,000 | 21 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $264,000 | 23 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $328,000 | 24 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Milton & Betty Holcombe 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 Milton & Betty Holcombe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 10 | $235,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $29,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $26,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $19,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Heritage Society | General | $100,000 |
| Winthrop University Foundation | 20k holcombe 4k steadley 4k hay scholarships | $100,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General | $20,000 |
| Lawrence Chapel United Methodist | Church maint 10000cemetary fund 5000 | $15,000 |
| National Trust Historic Preservatio | General | $10,000 |
| Individual | General | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of TX Hill Cou | Kerr county flood relief | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | General | $8,000 |
| Individual | General | $8,000 |
| Daughters of American Revolution | Guardian trust 10000 | $6,000 |
| James F Byrnes Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| St Josephs Indian School | General | $5,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | General | $5,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | General | $5,000 |
| Central First Baptist Church | General | $4,000 |
| Pickens County Historical Society | Confederate cross project | $3,000 |
| Historic Old Pickens Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Old Pendleton District SC Geneologi | General | $3,000 |
| National Museum of American Indian | General | $2,000 |
| National Wwii Museum | General | $2,000 |
| Richardson Womans Club | General | $1,000 |
| Pinnacle Partners of Carolinas | General | $1,000 |
| Alpine Ringers Handbell Choir | General | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Pickens County | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Milton W Holcombe
- Betty M Holcombe
- Kathryn Holcombe Wheeler
- Karen Holcombe
Questions people ask
Does Milton & Betty Holcombe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Milton & Betty Holcombe Foundation give?
$328,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Milton & Betty Holcombe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Milton W Holcombe (Director), Betty M Holcombe (Director), Kathryn Holcombe Wheeler (Director) and Karen Holcombe (Director).
What does Milton & Betty Holcombe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.