The Hollyfield Foundation
Accepts applications
The Hollyfield Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $53,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,875 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$53,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,875
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $42,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $42,000 | 5 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 10 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | information about how to apply PO Box 66722, Houston, TX 77266 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 523-6900, hollyfieldfdtn@gmail.com |
| What to submit | The application form is available online by navigating to www.hollyfield.org/grants and selecting "Start Application". |
| Deadlines | Go to www.hollyfield.org for deadline dates. |
| Restrictions | Although all grant proposals within our mission statement will be considered, the Hollyfield Foundation Board of Directors has identified the following funding priorities: * Projects specifically addressing the issues of discrimination/equal rights for sexual minorities; * Organizations focusing on tolerance of sexual minorities (including voter education); * Projects which target eradication of discrimination against individuals with HIV/AIDS by providing legal and/or educational assistance; * Organizations which provide services for persons affected by HIV/AIDS or other health issues affecting the sexual minority community; * Organizations focusing on the Arts that have an impact on the LGBT community. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Hollyfield Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $53,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston - Special Collection | Support for the LGBT History Research Collection | $20,000 |
| JD Doyle Archive | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Trans Legal Aid Clinic of Houston | Program support for the legal aid clinics for connecting transgender and non-binary Texans | $5,000 |
| LOAFers Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| POZ Impact | General operations for the "Keep Houston Rolling" program | $4,000 |
| The Normal Anomaly Initiative | Program support for affirming beauty classes for Black LGBTQ+ members of Houston | $3,750 |
| TRUTH Project | General support for the new High T.E.A. program | $3,750 |
| Lazarus House | General support for The Wellness Program | $3,000 |
| Avenue 360 | General hospice care support at the Omega House for afflicted individuals with HIV/AIDS | $2,500 |
| Asia Society Texas | General support for the Space City: Art in the Age of Artemis memorial | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Travis Torrence
- Brittney Mandarino Curry
- Christyna Lewis
- Frances Isbell
- Elizabeth McLane
- John Nechman
- Bec Sokha Keo PhD
- Coy Tow
- Frances Valdez
- Tammi Wallace
- Amy Leggio
Questions people ask
Does The Hollyfield Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Go to www.hollyfield.org for deadline dates..
How much does The Hollyfield Foundation give?
$53,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,875.
Who runs The Hollyfield Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Travis Torrence (Vice Chair), Brittney Mandarino Curry (Secretary), Christyna Lewis (Treasurer) and Frances Isbell (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Hollyfield Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and health.