Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein
Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein is a private foundation based in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including groups working in humanitarian relief, global security, faith communities, and other areas.
Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein at a glance
In short: Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein gave $14K across 31 grants in 2023 (avg $444.161), top state North Carolina. 42% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $13,769
- +11.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 31
- -6.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $444
- +19.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $372,025
- -10.6% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (13 of 31, 2023)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (46% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 920 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Phone: (617) 244-8260
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was St Thomas Moore Catholic Community ($3K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 138 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 19% to the District of Columbia, 12% to New York, 6% to Massachusetts, and 4% to Oregon. Grants also went to recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 13 of 31 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $196; repeat grants $623. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $400 repeat.
- 48% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+19%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 72% 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 (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $17K (2021). In 2023 it made 31 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Moore Catholic Community Chapel Hill, NC | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Community Church of Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Unrestricted | $1,469 |
| Uv Justice NC Durham, NC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Nuclear Threat Initiative Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bread for the World Inst Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Crittenton Foundation Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Spirit in Action Belchertown, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Bishop's Annual Fund Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Oxfam Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $372,025 | $17,920 | $14,842 | $13,769 | 31 | $13,769 | $16,650 | $19,141 |
| 2022 | $416,060 | $17,212 | $13,476 | $12,300 | 33 | $12,300 | $15,599 | $18,942 |
| 2021 | $412,740 | $32,582 | $18,958 | $17,050 | 43 | $17,050 | $24,808 | $18,247 |
| 2020 | $399,116 | $15,662 | $12,711 | $11,575 | 31 | — | $14,106 | $16,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2023 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span different areas. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster. The Nuclear Threat Initiative describes its work as reducing nuclear, biological, and emerging technology threats. Fearrington Cares says it provides services that foster the health, well-being, and independence of the Fearrington Community. Other 2023 recipients include organizations focused on faith communities, food and poverty issues, conservation, election technology, and public safety.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $13,769. Grants ranged from $50 to $2,500, with a median of $200. Its largest grants included $2,500 to St Thomas Moore Catholic Community, $1,500 to the International Rescue Committee, and $1,469 to Community Church of Chapel Hill. It also gave $1,000 each to UV Justice NC, the Nuclear Threat Initiative, and Bread for the World Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bruce E Holbein and Lynn D Holbein are listed as trustees.
Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bruce E Holbein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn D Holbein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein
How much does Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein give each year?
Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein gave $14K across 31 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $12K across 33 grants.
What is Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein's typical grant size?
Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein's median grant in 2023 was $200, and its average grant was $444, across 31 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein that year got $196 on average.
Where does Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein give grants?
Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein's top state is North Carolina, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Raleigh, NC (3 grants), Chapel Hill, NC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein's largest grantees?
Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein's largest 2023 grantees include St Thomas Moore Catholic Community ($2,500), International Rescue Committee ($1,500) and Community Church of Chapel Hill ($1,469), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein?
Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein reported $372K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (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 Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span different areas. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein's EIN?
Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3437473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Bruce E and Lynn D Holbein accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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