Holman Foundation Inc
Holman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Princeton, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including public-policy, education, and civil-rights organizations.
Holman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Holman Foundation Inc gave $905K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state District of Columbia. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $905,000
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,625
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $8,847,840
- -8.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (4 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (33% 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 Holman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 650 College Road East Suite 4000, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (609) 452-3156
Website: https://holman.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Holman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Committee to Unleash Prosperity ($145K). Together the top 10 received $470K.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 193 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Washington, DC (33%), Virginia (18%), Maryland (16%), Texas (9%), and Georgia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Holman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 40 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% 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 $805K (2023) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $905K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Committee to Unleash Prosperity Potomac, MD | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $145,000 |
| Center for Equal Opportunity Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $45,000 |
| American Civil Rights Project Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $35,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $35,000 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation Inc Springfield, VA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $35,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $35,000 |
| American Legislative Exchange Council Arlington, VA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $30,000 |
| Ethics & Public Policy Center Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $30,000 |
| Independent Women's Forum Winchester, VA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 grant total covered 37 grants; the 2022 total covered 42 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,847,840 | $237,751 | $1,050,299 | $905,000 | 40 | $971,838 | $515,444 | $821,302 |
| 2023 | $9,654,806 | $695,179 | $919,986 | $805,000 | 37 | $852,402 | $904,070 | $724,698 |
| 2022 | $9,880,921 | $454,724 | $1,310,060 | $1,095,000 | 42 | $1,155,558 | $312,172 | $760,005 |
| 2021 | $10,472,279 | $1,538,451 | $1,161,407 | $1,005,000 | 39 | $1,090,409 | $1,471,253 | $911,525 |
| 2020 | $10,747,080 | $355,399 | $936,022 | $840,000 | 35 | — | $467,593 | $731,069 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Holman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $821K 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 grant recipients include organizations whose stated missions span several areas. The Center for Equal Opportunity says it disseminates information on civil-rights law enforcement and studies discrimination based on race, sex, and national origin. The Foundation for Economic Education says it educates students about free-market economics, entrepreneurship, individual freedoms, self-responsibility, and character. The Competitive Enterprise Institute describes its work as promoting free enterprise and limited government, while the Heritage Foundation says it promotes conservative public policies grounded in free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and national defense.
Other 2024 recipients include the American Legislative Exchange Council, which says it advances limited government, free markets, and federalism; Independent Women’s Forum, which says it works to engage and educate people about public policy and support policies that empower individuals; Intercollegiate Studies Institute, which says it inspires college students to advance principles it describes as making America good, free, and prosperous; and the Institute for Free Speech, which says it promotes and defends First Amendment political rights.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $905,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $145,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest reported awards included $145,000 to the Committee to Unleash Prosperity; $50,000 to the Center for Equal Opportunity; $45,000 to the Foundation for Economic Education; and $35,000 each to the American Civil Rights Project, Competitive Enterprise Institute, National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, and Heritage Foundation. The listed grant purposes were “unrestricted charitable gift.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wayne J Holman III as president and trustee; Eugene Meyer as treasurer and trustee; Lee Liberman Otis as secretary and trustee; and Stephen Moore, Gerard Alexander, and Lisa Nelson as trustees.
Holman Foundation Inc is led by Wayne J. Holman III, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wayne J. Holman III
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Meyer
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$694 (2023) → $1K (2024)
Lee Liberman Otis
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$950 (2023) → $969 (2024)
Gerard Alexander
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$536 (2023) → $958 (2024)
Stephen Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Nelson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Haines Jr. (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 $1K, to Eugene Meyer (Treasurer/Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Holman Foundation Inc
How much does Holman Foundation Inc give each year?
Holman Foundation Inc gave $905K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $805K across 37 grants.
What is Holman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Holman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,625, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Holman Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Holman Foundation Inc give grants?
Holman Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (18%) and Maryland (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (17 grants), Arlington, VA (6 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Holman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Holman Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Holman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Holman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Committee to Unleash Prosperity ($145,000), Center for Equal Opportunity ($50,000) and Foundation for Economic Education ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Holman Foundation Inc?
Holman Foundation Inc reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $972K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $821K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Holman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant recipients include organizations whose stated missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Holman Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Holman Foundation Inc's EIN?
Holman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3127387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Holman Foundation Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Holman Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/holman-foundation-inc-morg_778afc075ba74bd3b032e56c04652f5a
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