Holmes Family Foundation Inc
IRS filing data identifies Holmes Family Foundation Inc as a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $1,365,000. The foundation’s website describes a Holmes Family Foundation, Inc. serving Hernando County, Florida, and states that it focuses on long-term solutions for families. The website’s location and board information differ from the New Jersey filing information, so the two descriptions should not be assumed to refer to the same organization.
Holmes Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Holmes Family Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $80K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,365,000
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $80,294
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $27,214,608
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Holmes Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Website: https://holmesfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Holmes Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chilton Memorial Hospital Fdn Inc ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 27 grants of 71 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 81% of grant dollars went to New Jersey recipients, 5% to Connecticut, and 4% each to Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Mexico. The website separately describes the foundation as serving Hernando County, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Holmes Family Foundation Inc gives
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $386K (2018) to $1.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chilton Memorial Hospital Fdn Inc Pompton PLNS, NJ | Unrestricted General | $250,000 |
| First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains Pompton Plains, NJ | Unrestricted General | $150,000 |
| Newbridge Services Inc Pequannock, NJ | Unrestricted General | $150,000 |
| New City Kids Inc Jersey City, NJ | Support Paterson, NJ Branch | $150,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Inc Riverdale, NJ | Unrestricted General | $110,000 |
| Dawn Treader Christian School Paterson, NJ | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Kent School Corporation Kent, CT | Unrestricted General | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest NJ Inc Pompton PLNS, NJ | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Bessie Green Community Inc Newark, NJ | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Oasis a Haven for Women & Children Paterson, NJ | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,214,608 | $2,383,596 | $1,619,777 | $1,365,000 | 17 | $1,446,979 | $2,241,370 | $1,437,681 |
| 2024 | $26,444,353 | $1,754,928 | $1,878,433 | $1,610,000 | 17 | $1,695,296 | $1,592,004 | $1,375,250 |
| 2023 | $26,577,886 | $1,208,706 | $1,582,572 | $1,355,000 | 13 | $1,435,328 | $1,058,292 | $1,304,061 |
| 2022 | $26,949,227 | $2,019,345 | $1,571,638 | $1,300,000 | 16 | $1,384,462 | $1,854,207 | $1,328,735 |
| 2021 | $26,509,306 | $3,848,697 | $837,606 | $560,000 | 8 | $649,222 | $2,930,443 | $1,375,792 |
| 2020 | $23,997,177 | $1,249,392 | $934,028 | $710,000 | 8 | — | $1,100,683 | $1,199,766 |
| 2019 | $23,675,970 | $1,465,986 | $858,083 | $595,000 | 5 | — | $1,327,389 | $1,179,671 |
| 2018 | $23,057,455 | $5,992,332 | $645,761 | $386,000 | 4 | — | $2,296,438 | $964,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Holmes Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2025 — 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 website states the mission is to provide “lasting change and stability” by focusing on long-term solutions and the needs of families in the community. It lists education (early childhood and trade and technical education), family and children (access to health services and family unity and cohesion programs), and community (veterans and first responders, and advocacy) as focus areas.
The 2025 filing lists grants to organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Newbridge Services says it provides counseling, housing, and education to neighbors in need. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey describes its work as building girls’ courage, confidence, and character through leadership opportunities. Bessie Green Community says it feeds, clothes, and supports neighbors, while Oasis says it works to break the cycle of poverty for women and children through programs including food, clothing, education, and empowerment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the filing reports 17 grants totaling $1,365,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $250,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest listed awards were $250,000 to Chilton Memorial Hospital Foundation, $150,000 each to First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains, Newbridge Services, and New City Kids, and $110,000 to Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey. Most listed purposes were unrestricted general support; New City Kids’ grant was designated to support its Paterson branch.
Other 2025 grants included $100,000 to Dawn Treader Christian School, $75,000 to Kent School, and $50,000 each to Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest New Jersey, Bessie Green Community, Oasis, Visions and Pathways, and Bucknell University. The filing also lists $50,000 to The Snedeker Foundation and $10,000 each to USTA Foundation and Cranberry Sunset Farm.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen P. Holmes as president and Bonnie L. Holmes as vice president and secretary. The website lists Nick Holmes as president, Dominique Holmes as vice president, and Brandon T. Holmes as secretary; this differs from the filing’s officer list.
Holmes Family Foundation Inc is led by Stephen P. Holmes, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen P. Holmes
President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie L. Holmes
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Holmes Family Foundation Inc
How much does Holmes Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Holmes Family Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 17 grants.
What is Holmes Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Holmes Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $80,294, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Holmes Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Holmes Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pompton PLNS, NJ (2 grants) and Paterson, NJ (2 grants).
Does Holmes Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Holmes Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Holmes Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Holmes Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Chilton Memorial Hospital Fdn Inc ($250,000), First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains ($150,000) and Newbridge Services Inc ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Holmes Family Foundation Inc?
Holmes Family Foundation Inc reported $27.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Holmes Family Foundation Inc fund?
The website states the mission is to provide “lasting change and stability” by focusing on long-term solutions and the needs of families in the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Holmes Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Holmes Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Holmes Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3709254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does Holmes Family 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.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 10, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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