Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio
The Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundation is a private foundation based in Smithfield, North Carolina. In 2025, it reported 94 grants totaling $1,295,000, with 91% of grant dollars going to recipients in North Carolina.
Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio at a glance
In short: Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio gave $1.3M across 94 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in North Carolina. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,295,000
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 94
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,777
- +44.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $18,204,415
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (13 of 94, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Post Office Box 1415, Smithfield, NC 27577
Phone: (919) 414-2515
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salem Academy & College ($225K). Together the top 10 received $674K.
Grant Size Distribution
533 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 517 grants of 533 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in North Carolina (91%), Virginia (2%), Tennessee (2%), South Carolina (2%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 94 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $650K (2019) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 94 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Academy & College Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $225,000 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $75,000 |
| Centenary United Methodist Church Smithfield, NC | General Support | $70,000 |
| The Asheville School Asheville, NC | Scholarship | $51,000 |
| North Carolina Symphony Raleigh, NC | General Support | $50,000 |
| YMCA of the Triangle Area Inc Raleigh, NC | General Support | $49,500 |
| UNC Institute for the Environment Chapel Hill, NC | General Support | $47,000 |
| Saint Mary's School Raleigh, NC | General Support | $36,500 |
| Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines Raleigh, NC | General Support | $35,000 |
| Pullen Memorial Baptist Church Raleigh, NC | General Support | $35,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,204,415 | $1,475,680 | $1,419,673 | $1,295,000 | 94 | $1,296,754 | $1,058,493 | $1,419,823 |
| 2024 | $18,148,408 | $1,533,140 | $1,122,029 | $1,017,500 | 107 | $1,019,275 | $1,115,052 | $1,291,512 |
| 2023 | $17,737,297 | $922,752 | $1,060,281 | $972,500 | 104 | $974,289 | $502,657 | $1,031,031 |
| 2022 | $17,874,826 | $1,119,822 | $1,158,653 | $1,030,000 | 117 | $1,031,479 | $714,936 | $963,906 |
| 2021 | $17,913,657 | $2,388,555 | $908,106 | $826,500 | 111 | $827,970 | $1,993,082 | $1,028,981 |
| 2020 | $16,433,208 | $1,167,762 | $885,713 | $800,000 | 110 | — | $793,045 | $836,874 |
| 2019 | $16,151,159 | $1,309,951 | $706,815 | $650,000 | 111 | — | $931,331 | $798,288 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include general support for educational institutions, churches, and other organizations, as well as a scholarship grant.
Grantees’ own descriptions show the range of organizations supported. Wake Forest University describes itself as an institution of higher education offering liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. Saint Mary’s School describes itself as an independent college-preparatory girls’ school for grades 9–12. Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines says it builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character. Camp Albemarle describes its work as operating a church-related camp with youth programs, educational opportunities, and retreats.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 94 grants totaling $1,295,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $225,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $225,000 to Salem Academy & College for general support, $75,000 to Wake Forest University for general support, $70,000 to Centenary United Methodist Church for general support, $51,000 to The Asheville School for a scholarship, and $50,000 to North Carolina Symphony for general support. Other notable grants included $49,500 to YMCA of the Triangle Area, $47,000 to UNC Institute for the Environment, and $36,500 to Saint Mary’s School, each for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Olivia B Holding as president, Frank B Holding Jr as vice president, Hope Holding Bryant as treasurer, Judith A Murray as secretary, and Carson H Brice and Claire H Bristow as directors.
Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio is led by Olivia B. Holding, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Olivia B. Holding
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carson H. Brice
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire H. Bristow
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank B. Holding Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hope Holding Bryant
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith A. Murray
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio
How much does Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio give each year?
Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio gave $1.3M across 94 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 107 grants.
What is Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio's typical grant size?
Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,777, across 94 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio that year got $10K on average.
Where does Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio give grants?
Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio gives mostly in North Carolina: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (29 grants), Smithfield, NC (11 grants), Winston-Salem, NC (5 grants) and Chapel Hill, NC (3 grants).
Does Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (93 of 94) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio's largest grantees?
Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio's largest 2025 grantees include Salem Academy & College ($225,000), Wake Forest University ($75,000) and Centenary United Methodist Church ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio?
Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (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 Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include general support for educational institutions, churches, and other organizations, as well as a scholarship grant. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio's EIN?
Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2002528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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