Holder Family Foundation
Holder Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Elk, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations including meditation, education, community-service, and environmental organizations.
Holder Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Holder Family Foundation gave $24K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $727.273), top state Washington. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,000
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $727
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $492,817
- -5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (6 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (39% 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 Holder Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 31451 Greenwood Road, Elk, CA 95432
Phone: (707) 877-3250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Holder Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vipassana Community Foundation ($8K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 151 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (39%), Colorado (29%), Hawaii (17%), Arizona (5%), and Oklahoma (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Holder Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 33 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $657. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $16K (2020) to $25K (2023). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vipassana Community Foundation Onalaska, WA | General Use | $8,000 |
| Hawaii Vipassana Assoc Hilo, HI | General Use | $4,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Vipassana Boulder, CO | General Use | $2,500 |
| The Learning Council Paonia, CO | General Use | $1,000 |
| Pariyatti Onalaska, WA | General Use | $1,000 |
| Mid Del Tech Center Midwest City, OK | General Use | $600 |
| Senior Citizens of Patagonia Elk Grove, CA | General Use | $500 |
| North Fork Montessori Crawford, CO | General Use | $500 |
| Community Options of Montrose Montrose, CO | General Use | $500 |
| Elevate Her Buena Vista, CO | General Use | $500 |
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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 | $492,817 | $23,313 | $25,088 | $24,000 | 33 | $25,088 | $22,225 | $22,776 |
| 2023 | $522,610 | $14,854 | $26,055 | $25,000 | 32 | $26,055 | $14,854 | $25,220 |
| 2022 | $560,320 | $7,004 | $18,803 | $17,750 | 29 | $18,645 | $6,846 | $24,991 |
| 2021 | $452,598 | $114,716 | $19,034 | $18,000 | 29 | $18,895 | $114,577 | $18,680 |
| 2020 | $505,829 | $17,671 | $17,578 | $16,000 | 28 | — | $17,522 | $22,395 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Holder Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K 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
The foundation’s mission is not stated. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with a range of missions. Vipassana Community Foundation says it supports the teaching and practice of Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka, while Pariyatti describes its work as publishing and distributing related books and media and organizing pilgrimages and Pali workshops. The Learning Council says it enriches community through education, art, advocacy, food, agriculture, and wellness. Other recipients describe work including senior transportation and meals, nature-based programs, Native student and tribal-college education, and college access for underrepresented students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $24,000 through 33 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $8,000, with a median of $250. Notable grants included $8,000 to Vipassana Community Foundation, $4,000 to Hawaii Vipassana Association, $2,500 to Rocky Mountain Vipassana, and $1,000 each to The Learning Council and Pariyatti.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura Holder Mills, Corinne Holder, and William Holder as trustees.
Holder Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Corinne Holder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Holder Mills
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Holder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Holder Family Foundation
How much does Holder Family Foundation give each year?
Holder Family Foundation gave $24K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 32 grants.
What is Holder Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Holder Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $727, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Holder Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Holder Family Foundation give grants?
Holder Family Foundation's top state is Washington, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (29%) and Hawaii (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Paonia, CO (4 grants), Tucson, AZ (3 grants), Onalaska, WA (2 grants) and Hotchkiss, CO (2 grants).
Does Holder Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Holder Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Holder Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Holder Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vipassana Community Foundation ($8,000), Hawaii Vipassana Assoc ($4,000) and Rocky Mountain Vipassana ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Holder Family Foundation?
Holder Family Foundation reported $493K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Holder Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with a range of missions. Vipassana Community Foundation says it supports the teaching and practice of Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Holder Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 Holder Family Foundation's EIN?
Holder Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1479212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Holder 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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