Barbara and J Harrison Holman
Barbara and J Harrison Holman is a private foundation based in Otisfield, Maine. In 2026, it reported 11 grants totaling $177,632 to organizations supporting medical research, Maine communities and services, environmental work, education, veterans, and fire and rescue services.
Barbara and J Harrison Holman at a glance
In short: Barbara and J Harrison Holman gave $178K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $16K), mostly in Maine. 64% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $177,632
- +11.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $16,148
- -8.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,870,756
- -3.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (69% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barbara and J Harrison Holman
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Ronald P Weyland as the contact and requests a current financial statement and an IRS determination letter confirming 501(c)(3) status. Restrictions apply to Maine 501(c)(3) charitable organizations; the filing states that a percentage of net distributable income is allocated to specific 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadline.
- Deadline
- No submission deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Ronald P Weyland
Mailing address: 135 Loop Road, Otisfield, ME 04270
Phone: (603) 303-1128
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barbara and J Harrison Holman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Massachusetts General Hospital ($27K). Together the top 10 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine, 25% to Massachusetts, and 6% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Barbara and J Harrison Holman open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 18% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+5%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $178K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Medical Research | $26,585 |
| Sea Meadow Marine Foundation Yarmouth, ME | Preservation of Working Waterfronts | $21,662 |
| Harpswell Neck Fire and Rescue South Harpswell, ME | Fire and Rescue Support | $20,000 |
| Harpswell Aging at Home Harpswell, ME | Elderly Care | $20,000 |
| Roman W Desanctis Legacy Endowment Boston, MA | Medical Research | $17,723 |
| Thompson Lake Environmental Association Oxford, ME | Environmental Services | $15,000 |
| Rangeley Library Association Rangeley, ME | Public Library | $13,331 |
| Swan Island Educational Society Swan Island, ME | Education | $13,331 |
| Operation Cross Check Biddeford, ME | Veterans Support | $10,000 |
| Fire Responder Therapy Dogs Inc San Rafael, CA | Therapy Dog Services | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,870,756 | $162,027 | $251,227 | $177,632 | 11 | $194,807 | $107,457 | $201,565 |
| 2025 | $2,959,956 | $147,932 | $228,377 | $159,332 | 9 | $175,980 | $95,717 | $193,879 |
| 2024 | $3,040,261 | $119,058 | $168,627 | $99,882 | 7 | $118,170 | $68,962 | $177,220 |
| 2023 | $3,093,967 | $95,960 | $221,665 | $168,726 | 10 | $181,587 | $56,187 | $146,489 |
| 2022 | $2,513,842 | $83,466 | $179,834 | $119,950 | 8 | $133,866 | $41,759 | $148,671 |
| 2021 | $2,610,210 | $282,963 | $99,638 | $40,062 | 5 | — | $241,816 | $135,555 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barbara and J Harrison Holman reported a distributable amount of $202K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including medical research, working waterfront preservation, elderly care, environmental services, public libraries, education, veterans support, and fire and rescue services.
Among its grantees, Sea Meadow Marine Foundation describes its mission as preserving Maine’s working waterfront and protecting its maritime heritage. Harpswell Aging at Home says it helps people thrive while aging at home by providing information, mobilizing volunteers, and delivering services. Thompson Lake Environmental Association describes its mission as preserving the lake’s water quality.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $177,632. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $26,585, with a median of $15,000. Larger awards included $26,585 to Massachusetts General Hospital for medical research; $21,662 to Sea Meadow Marine Foundation for working waterfront preservation; and $20,000 each to Harpswell Neck Fire and Rescue for fire and rescue support and Harpswell Aging at Home for elderly care.
The foundation also awarded $17,723 to Roman W Desanctis Legacy Endowment for medical research, $15,000 to Thompson Lake Environmental Association for environmental services, $13,331 each to Rangeley Library Association for a public library and Swan Island Educational Society for education, and $10,000 each to Operation Cross Check for veterans support, Fire Responder Therapy Dogs Inc for therapy dog services, and Orrs and Bailey Island Fire Dept for fire and rescue services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Janice W Sinclair and Ronald P Weyland as co-trustees.
Barbara and J Harrison Holman's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Janice W. Sinclair
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $17K (2026)
Ronald P. Weyland
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $17K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $17K, to Ronald P Weyland (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Barbara and J Harrison Holman
How much does Barbara and J Harrison Holman give each year?
Barbara and J Harrison Holman gave $178K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $159K across 9 grants.
What is Barbara and J Harrison Holman's typical grant size?
Barbara and J Harrison Holman's median grant in 2026 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,148, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barbara and J Harrison Holman that year got $15K on average.
Where does Barbara and J Harrison Holman give grants?
Barbara and J Harrison Holman gives mostly in Maine: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (25%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Barbara and J Harrison Holman give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Barbara and J Harrison Holman's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Barbara and J Harrison Holman's largest grantees?
Barbara and J Harrison Holman's largest 2026 grantees include Massachusetts General Hospital ($26,585), Sea Meadow Marine Foundation ($21,662) and Harpswell Neck Fire and Rescue ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Barbara and J Harrison Holman?
Barbara and J Harrison Holman reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Barbara and J Harrison Holman fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including medical research, working waterfront preservation, elderly care, environmental services, public libraries, education, veterans support, and fire and rescue services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barbara and J Harrison Holman?
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barbara and J Harrison Holman's EIN?
Barbara and J Harrison Holman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2262845. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Barbara and J Harrison Holman funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/barbara-and-j-harrison-holman-morg_8f6b03d318634b19a690f48b1c36b9a7
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