Hollis Foundation
The Hollis Foundation is a public charity based in Portland, Oregon, formed in 2018. It is a supporting organization of The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) and makes grants to further OCF’s mission of improving the lives of all Oregonians through philanthropy.
Hollis Foundation at a glance
In short: Hollis Foundation gave $3.1M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $240K), mostly in Oregon. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,115,000
- +63.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $239,615
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $147,453,966
- +65.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hollis Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1221 Sw Yamhill St 100, Portland, OR 97205-2108
Phone: (503) 227-6846
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hollis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oregon Community Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 14 grants of 47 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (57%), Washington (16%), Idaho (13%), Virginia (11%), and the District of Columbia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hollis Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $298K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $225K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $1.8M (2020) to $3.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR | Environment | $1,000,000 |
| Columbia Land Trust Vancouver, WA | Environment | $500,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust Company Hailey, ID | Environment | $400,000 |
| Oregon Agricultural Trust Salem, OR | Environment | $350,000 |
| Nature Conservancy National Arlington, VA | Environment | $350,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Oregon Portland, OR | Environment | $100,000 |
| Willamette Falls Trust Oregon City, OR | Environment | $100,000 |
| Lomakatsi Restoration Project Ashland, OR | Environment | $75,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance Inc Washington, DC | K12 Education | $75,000 |
| Gray Family Foundation Portland, OR | K12 Education | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,453,966 | $50,560,741 | $6,116,613 | $3,115,000 | 13 | $5,357,866 |
| 2023 | $89,374,274 | $10,540,843 | $3,173,320 | $1,905,000 | 9 | $1,921,096 |
| 2022 | $70,030,139 | $-82,532 | $2,994,082 | $2,285,750 | 11 | $-82,532 |
| 2021 | $88,968,365 | $14,360,180 | $4,110,191 | $3,050,000 | 8 | $3,941,940 |
| 2020 | $71,931,736 | $18,532,653 | $2,620,064 | $1,849,000 | 6 | $281,253 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to further OCF’s mission. Its 2024 grants included support for environmental work and K–12 education. Among the grantees, Columbia Land Trust describes its mission as conserving signature landscapes and vital habitat with landowners and communities in the Columbia River region; Oregon Agricultural Trust says it partners with farmers and ranchers to protect agricultural lands; and The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Other grantees include organizations whose stated missions address land-use planning, ecosystem restoration, and public engagement with Willamette Falls.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $3,115,000. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $100,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $1,000,000 to Oregon Community Foundation, $500,000 to Columbia Land Trust, $400,000 to Wood River Land Trust Company, and $350,000 each to Oregon Agricultural Trust and Nature Conservancy National. The listed purposes for these grants were environmental. Other grants included $100,000 each to 1000 Friends of Oregon and Willamette Falls Trust, also for environmental purposes, and $50,000 each to Gray Family Foundation and Friends of Tryon Creek State Park for K–12 education.
The foundation’s filing says grants of $100,000 or more, as well as grants with contingent payments, are subject to annual reporting. For contingent grants, the report is due before the next payment is released; other reporting may be required at staff discretion, including programmatic reports or reports tailored to donor interests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David H Anderson as president; Linda L Anderson as secretary; Max Williams as treasurer; David Vernier and Kirby A Dyess as directors; Erica D Daley as assistant treasurer; and Ray Klinke as assistant secretary. The filing states that OCF is entitled to appoint three of the five trustees, David Anderson or his successor is entitled to appoint one, and Linda Anderson or her successor is entitled to appoint one.
Hollis Foundation is led by David H Anderson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David H Anderson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Vernier
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirby A Dyess
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica D Daley
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda L Anderson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Williams
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Klinke
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer → Assistant Secretary, 2023
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 Hollis Foundation
How much does Hollis Foundation give each year?
Hollis Foundation gave $3.1M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 9 grants.
What is Hollis Foundation's typical grant size?
Hollis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $239,615, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hollis Foundation that year got $47K on average.
Where does Hollis Foundation give grants?
Hollis Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (16%) and Idaho (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (5 grants).
Does Hollis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Hollis Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Environment" (10 grants) and "K12 Education" (3 grants).
Who are Hollis Foundation's largest grantees?
Hollis Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oregon Community Foundation ($1,000,000), Columbia Land Trust ($500,000) and Wood River Land Trust Company ($400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hollis Foundation?
Hollis Foundation reported $147.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $50.6M.
What does Hollis Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to further OCF’s mission. Its 2024 grants included support for environmental work and K–12 education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hollis Foundation?
Hollis Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Hollis Foundation's EIN?
Hollis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1900941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hollis Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hollis-foundation-morg_1e5eba3f621042b4adf1d4ab86b0dfdf
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