Forrest C & Frances H
Forrest C & Frances H is a private foundation based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. In 2024, it reported 62 grants totaling $2,025,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in environmental protection, organic agriculture, education, and community development.
Forrest C & Frances H at a glance
In short: Forrest C & Frances H gave $2.0M across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), top state Vermont. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,025,000
- -24.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,661
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $52,601,930
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (13 of 62, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Forrest C & Frances H
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists a certification, application, project description, and budget pages; the organization’s most recent Section 501(c)(3) IRS ruling; its most recent financial statements or tax return; and a list of officers and directors as required materials. Awards are restricted to organizations that satisfy the requirements of Sections 170(b)(1)(A), 170(c), 2055(a), and 2522(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Review Cycle
- June 30 and December 31.
- Deadline
- June 30 and December 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Forrest C Francis H Lattner Foundat
Mailing address: 4416 Spear St, Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone: (561) 266-9494
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Forrest C & Frances H funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wog Community Development Corporation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
375 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 295 grants of 375 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont (27%), California (19%), Rhode Island (18%), South Carolina (10%), and Washington, DC (10%). The listed grants also included recipients in Connecticut, Minnesota, and Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Forrest C & Frances H open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 62 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2024) to $3.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wog Community Development Corporation Columbia, SC | General Support | $200,000 |
| The California Community Church Agoura Hills, CA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Washington, DC | Trash Free Seas Ocean Climate Programs | $165,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | Plastic Pollution Initiative | $165,000 |
| Land Web Middlebury, VT | General Support | $125,000 |
| Real Organic Project E Thetford, VT | General Support and Fundraising | $100,000 |
| Providence Country Day Providence, RI | General Support | $75,000 |
| Save the Bay Providence, RI | Advocacy, Restoration and Engagement | $75,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island Providence, RI | Build Coastal Resilience in Rhode Island | $70,000 |
| Environment & Human Health New Haven, CT | Brochure on Dangers of Roundup | $65,000 |
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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 | $52,601,930 | $2,804,896 | $3,192,722 | $2,025,000 | 62 | $2,696,841 | $2,344,138 | $3,023,658 |
| 2023 | $52,989,756 | $2,484,892 | $3,753,420 | $2,685,766 | 76 | $3,321,975 | $2,077,407 | $2,788,596 |
| 2022 | $55,354,284 | $1,556,877 | $4,124,654 | $3,057,500 | 66 | $3,687,917 | $1,534,897 | $2,708,791 |
| 2021 | $56,822,443 | $1,978,746 | $3,214,835 | $2,413,000 | 84 | $3,015,370 | $1,791,522 | $4,235,046 |
| 2020 | $58,058,532 | $-1,716,063 | $3,267,852 | $2,375,000 | 87 | — | $255,740 | $3,383,294 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Forrest C & Frances H reported a distributable amount of $3.0M 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general support for community, religious, and educational organizations, as well as support for ocean conservation, plastic pollution work, coastal resilience, organic farming, and environmental advocacy.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Ocean Conservancy says it unites science, people, and policy to protect the ocean. Real Organic Project says it works to teach farmers and consumers about healthy soil and biological farming. Save the Bay describes its work as protecting and restoring the ecological health of the Narragansett Bay region and fostering environmental stewardship. Shelburne Farms says its mission is to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 62 grants totaling $2,025,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $11,250. Among the largest awards were $200,000 each to WOG Community Development Corporation for general support and The California Community Church for general support; $165,000 to Ocean Conservancy for its Trash Free Seas Ocean Climate programs; and $165,000 to Surfrider Foundation for its plastic pollution initiative. Other notable grants included $125,000 to Land Web for general support, $100,000 to Real Organic Project for general support and fundraising, and $75,000 each to Providence Country Day for general support and Save the Bay for advocacy, restoration, and engagement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David W. Hollenbeck as chairman and Drew H. Hollenbeck and Douglas W. Hollenbeck as trustees.
Forrest C & Frances H is led by David W. Hollenbeck, Chairman on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David W. Hollenbeck
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$119K (2020) → $225K (2024)
Douglas W. Hollenbeck
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $209K (2024)
Drew H. Hollenbeck
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $110K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan L. Lloyd (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $225K, to David W Hollenbeck (Chairman). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Forrest C & Frances H
How much does Forrest C & Frances H give each year?
Forrest C & Frances H gave $2.0M across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 76 grants.
What is Forrest C & Frances H's typical grant size?
Forrest C & Frances H's median grant in 2024 was $11,250, and its average grant was $32,661, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Forrest C & Frances H that year got $47K on average.
Where does Forrest C & Frances H give grants?
Forrest C & Frances H's top state is Vermont, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (19%) and Rhode Island (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Westerly, RI (7 grants), Burlington, VT (5 grants), Waitsfield, VT (5 grants) and Providence, RI (4 grants).
Does Forrest C & Frances H give general operating support?
Yes: 66% of Forrest C & Frances H's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Forrest C & Frances H's largest grantees?
Forrest C & Frances H's largest 2024 grantees include Wog Community Development Corporation ($200,000), The California Community Church ($200,000) and Ocean Conservancy ($165,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Forrest C & Frances H?
Forrest C & Frances H reported $52.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.0M (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 Forrest C & Frances H fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general support for community, religious, and educational organizations, as well as support for ocean conservation, plastic pollution work, coastal resilience, organic farming, and environmental advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Forrest C & Frances H?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Forrest C & Frances H's EIN?
Forrest C & Frances H's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3106502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Forrest C & Frances H 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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