Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $902,500 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$902,500
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $880,382 the year before.
33% 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 | $880,382 | 65 | $19.0 million |
| 2024 | $902,500 | 52 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jerome J Dorothy H Holz Family Foun PO Box 487, Hales Corners, WI 53130 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 768-2347, holzfamilyfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Name, address, phone number, and email address of applicant organization. Name of any affiliated organizations. Purpose for request. Amount requested, amount received from the holz family foundation in the prior year, and other sources of funding. Tax exempt status. Geographic focus. Fit to holz family foundation grant giving focus. Confirmation of employment inclusion. Fundraising information and organization budget. Organizations are asked to include the following documents with applications; a detailed description of the proposed program, program budget, prior year grant report, documentation confirming tax exempt status, and most recent 990 forms. |
| Deadlines | Completed grant applications are accepted between january 1st and may 1st in each year. |
| Restrictions | Grants are made only to operating non-profit organizations exempt from federal taxation under the internal revenue code. Applicant organizations must confirm status as an equal opportunity employer that complies with all laws and regulations prohibiting employment or other discrimination. Applicant organizations must affirm a commitment not to discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, customer, volunteer or any person eligible for services by their organization because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or national origin. Grants are not made to individuals. Grants are not made for general fund raising, deficit financing, or loans. Grants are not made for religious purposes. Grants are not made to labor or political organizations. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 49 | $865,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee | Wisconsin wonders campaign | $250,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | Emergency food program | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Education programming | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee PBS | Antiques roadshow and daniel tiger's neighborhood underwriting | $40,000 |
| Zachariah's Acres Inc | Accessability improvements for site residence | $35,000 |
| Children's Dyslexia Centers Inc - Milwaukee | Tutoring programs | $30,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Scholarship program | $30,000 |
| Hales Corners Library | Meeting room upgrade | $25,000 |
| Hales Corners Fire Department | Protective equipment | $20,000 |
| Hales Corners | 4th of july celebration | $20,000 |
| Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity | Affordable housing and critical home repairs | $20,000 |
| United Community Center | Volunteer corps | $20,000 |
| Vision Forward Association | Children's program | $20,000 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee | Animal ambassador program | $20,000 |
| City of Muskego | Conservation land management | $15,000 |
| Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens | K-12 plant science and environmmental education | $15,000 |
| Milwaukee Domes Alliance | Field trip programs | $15,000 |
| Teens Grow Greens Inc | Skill-building employement programs | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association | Talent for tomorrow program | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee | Mentoring program and expansion | $10,000 |
| City on A Hill Inc | Educational access and family stability programs | $10,000 |
| Hales Corners Police Department | Traffic safety equipment | $10,000 |
| Hope Center Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Inc | Supportive services programming | $10,000 |
| Kinship Mke Inc | Nourish program | $10,000 |
| Penfield Children's Center | Birth to 3 programs | $10,000 |
| Silver Spring Neighborhood Center | Food security support | $10,000 |
| Whitnall Youth Baseball and Fastpitch | Schoetz park projects | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Hero Outdoors | Education and outreach programs | $10,000 |
| Ko-Thi Inc | Sankofa power hour tutoring program | $6,500 |
| Acts Community Development Corporation | Homeownership program | $5,000 |
| Artists Working in Education Inc | Truck studio program | $5,000 |
| Audio & Braile Literacy Enhancement | Braile transcription program | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee | Spark early literacy program | $5,000 |
| Chosen Inc of Wisconsin | Equip, engage, encourage: foster care program | $5,000 |
| College Possible Wisconsin | College access program | $5,000 |
| GPS Education Partners Inc | Education center and youth aprenticeship program | $5,000 |
| Hebron Housing Services | Operating support for women and family shelter | $5,000 |
| Kids Matter Inc | Fostering healing program | $5,000 |
| Malaika Early Learning Center | Excellence in early childhood education program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerome J Weis
- Barbara Holz Weis
- Judith Holz Stathas
- Traci S Weis
- David Weis
- William Stathas
- Donald H Tushaus
- Louis Whiteheart
Questions people ask
Does Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Completed grant applications are accepted between january 1st and may 1st in each year.
How much does Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation give?
$902,500 in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jerome J Weis (Trustee-President), Barbara Holz Weis (Trustee-Vice President), Judith Holz Stathas (Trustee-Secretary) and Traci S Weis (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.