Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation
The Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Its filings show charitable grantmaking, including a $262,000 grant in 2024 and grants to a range of charitable organizations in 2021.
Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation gave $262K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $262K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $262,000
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $262,000
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $262,000
- Total assets
- $3,436,190
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation
- 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: 180 Mooring Bouy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: (843) 342-8500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 243 grants of 246 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2024 went to a recipient listed in South Carolina. The 2021 recipients listed above were located in Florida, Washington, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Illinois, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2020) to $262K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Statement Hilton Head Island, SC | See Statement | $262,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,436,190 | $471,436 | $297,130 | $262,000 | 1 | $262,000 | $151,379 | $260,026 |
| 2023 | $3,293,774 | $511,193 | $244,817 | $221,350 | 1 | $221,350 | $200,102 | $216,348 |
| 2022 | $3,058,180 | $404,498 | $233,611 | $212,500 | 1 | $212,550 | $100,662 | $204,823 |
| 2021 | $2,916,501 | $566,765 | $261,465 | $225,100 | 128 | $225,100 | $261,682 | $220,940 |
| 2020 | $2,641,072 | $1,258,529 | $196,558 | $179,800 | 115 | — | $961,447 | $156,122 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $260K for 2024 — 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. Past recipients include organizations whose own missions span veterans’ services, public policy, historic preservation, children’s welfare, university philanthropy, medical research, and disaster and humanitarian aid. For example, Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veterans, service members, and their families; the Marland Estate Foundation describes its mission as preserving and restoring the Marland Mansion and grounds.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $262,000. The filing identifies the recipient as “SEE STATEMENT” in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and gives the purpose as “SEE STATEMENT.” In 2021, reported recipients included Wounded Warrior Project ($6,500), The Heritage Foundation ($6,000), Marland Estate Foundation ($5,000), Samaritan’s Purse ($5,000), Marland Children’s Home ($4,000), University of Oklahoma Foundation ($4,000), Leukemia Research Foundation ($3,500), and Prostate Cancer Foundation ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian G. Holland
Director
Director & Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric G. Holland
Director
Director & Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Holland
Director
Director & President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark C. Holland
Director
Director & Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation
How much does Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation give each year?
Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation gave $262K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $221K across 1 grant.
How large is Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation?
Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $262K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $260K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. Past recipients include organizations whose own missions span veterans’ services, public policy, historic preservation, children’s welfare, university philanthropy, medical research, and disaster and humanitarian aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation?
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 ↑
Where does Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation make grants?
All reported grant dollars in 2024 went to a recipient listed in South Carolina. The 2021 recipients listed above were located in Florida, Washington, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Illinois, and California.
What is Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation's EIN?
Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1576866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Florence & Gordon Holland Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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