Holle Family Foundation
The Holle Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2014 to honor the legacy of Brigadier General Everett Holle and his parents, Evelyn and Fred Holle. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting nonprofit initiatives that embody principles of servant leadership.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$51.6M
+7.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+10.3% YoY
Grant Count
58
+70.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
-35.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Holle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To support nonprofit organizations that use entrepreneurial methods to address societal needs, promote individual achievement, develop young leaders, and celebrate culture throughout central Alabama.
Funding Focus Areas:
- Services and advocacy for vulnerable populations
- Academic excellence
- Leadership development
- Outdoor recreation
- Community development
- Celebrating Alabama's art, history, and culture
- Veteran programs
The foundation is guided by a charitable philosophy that seeks to promote individuals and institutions throughout central Alabama that nurture individual accomplishment and worth. Grantees are selected for their efforts to address local disparities in knowledge, opportunity, and care.
Grantmaking
The foundation awards grants ranging widely in size, with recent annual grant distributions totaling approximately $2.3 million. The foundation is open to new applicants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its grants and donations in the following counties: Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Tuscaloosa, and Walker. Grants outside this area of focus may be considered at the Foundation's discretion. The foundation also extends funding to Washington D.C. and Georgia in limited cases.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $47.9 million
- Total Revenue: $1.39 million
- Total Expenses: $1.8 million
- Total Liabilities: $3.63 million
- Investment Income and Dividends: $1,407,723
The foundation is supported by the Holle Revocable Trust. Annual expenses represent approximately 129.6% of total revenue, reflecting the foundation's commitment to distributing assets for charitable purposes.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $51,598,467 | $47,915,584 | $46,594,225 |
| Revenue | $1,873,223 | $1,386,116 | $1,808,423 |
| Expenses | $3,109,143 | $1,795,985 | $1,176,585 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,513,895 | $2,321,888 | $2,260,625 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,733,603 | $1,267,566 | $1,585,926 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,491,847 | $2,262,140 | $2,399,647 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Holle Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alabama Childhood Food Solution ($150,300), Habitat for Humanity-tuscaloosa ($125,000), Ua Holle Awards ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALABAMA CHILDHOOD FOOD SOLUTION SYLACAUGA, AL | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-NEW CAMPUS $100,000 CURRENT YEAR; $150,000 2025 | $150,300 |
| ALABAMA GIVING BIRMINGHAM, AL | MEMBERSHIP TO ALABAMA GIVING | $800 |
| ALZHEIMER'S OF CENTRAL ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM, AL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BIRMINGHAM BLACK RADIO MUSEUM BIRMINGHAM, AL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BIRMINGHAM BOYS CHOIR VESTAVIA HILLS, AL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BLAZERKITCHEN (UAB) BIRMINGHAM, AL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| BLOUNT COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION ONEONTA, AL | INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND FOR CLEVELAND | $30,000 |
| BSA EAGLE SCOUT PLAZA BIRMINGHAM, AL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CAMP MCDOWELL NAUVOO, AL | HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE TRAIL | $30,000 |
| CENTER FOR ELDER JUSTICE (MIDDLE ALABAMA AGENCY ON AGING) ALABASTER, AL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a volunteer board of directors:
- Patrick O'Neil – Chairman
- Ray Acton – Treasurer
- Bill Martin – Secretary
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK O'NEIL | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| RAY ACTON | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| BILL MARTIN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| DON BROWN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MIKE ROYER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHARON TINSLEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BARRETT BOWDRE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation actively announces grant funding opportunities and maintains an open application process. Grant cycles are regularly promoted to encourage nonprofit participation in central Alabama and surrounding regions.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Holle Family Foundation fund?
**Mission Statement:** To support nonprofit organizations that use entrepreneurial methods to address societal needs, promote individual achievement, develop young leaders, and celebrate culture throughout central Alabama. **Funding Focus Areas:** • Services and advocacy for vulnerable populations • Academic excellence • Leadership development • Outdoor recreation • Community development • Celebrating Alabama's art, history, and culture • Veteran programs The foundation is guided by a charitabl…
How do I apply for a grant from Holle Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • 2024: 58 awards • 2023: 34 awards • 2022: 40 awards • 2021: 23 awards • 2020: 40 awards • 2019: 23 awards • 2018: 14 awards **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • Presbyterian Home for Children: $101,620 (Phase 2 Construction) • Alabama Childhood Food Solutions: $99,700 (Building Construction-New Campus) • Foundry Ministries: $90,650 (Phase 2 Renovations) **Grant Characteristics:** The foundation awards grants ranging widely in size, with recent annual grant distributions tot…
Where does Holle Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation concentrates its grants and donations in the following counties: Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Tuscaloosa, and Walker. Grants outside this area of focus may be considered at the Foundation's discretion. The foundation also extends funding to Washington D.C. and Georgia in limited cases.
What size grants does Holle Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Holle Family Foundation awarded 58 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $43K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Holle Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Holle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Holle Family Foundation's EIN?
Holle Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4166996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Browse active grant opportunities in Holle Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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