Holson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SKOKIE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $63K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$63K
+18.9% YoY
Grant Count
12
+9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+9.0% YoY
About Holson Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Holson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SKOKIE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $63K.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
59 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ragsdale ($10,000), Chicago Symphony ($7,500), Lyric Opera of Chicago ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHRIST CHURCH LAKE FOREST LAKE FOREST, IL | EXEMPT FUNCTION | $3,000 |
| CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER CHICAGO, IL | EXEMPT FUNCTIN | $5,000 |
| CHICAGO SYMPHONY CHICAGO, IL | EXEMPT FUNCTION | $7,500 |
| DANCEWORKS CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | EXEMPT FUNCTION | $5,000 |
| FIRST TEE OF GREATER CHICAGO GLENVIEW, IL | EXEMPT FUNCTION | $5,000 |
| LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | EXEMPT FUNCTION | $7,500 |
| PULMONY FIBROSIS FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | EXEMPT FUNCTION | $5,000 |
| RAGSDALE LAKE FOREST, IL | EXEMPT FUNCTION | $10,000 |
| RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY GAINSVILLE, GA | EXEMPT FUNCTION | $2,500 |
| SANTA FE OPERA SANTA FE, NM | EXEMPT FUNCTION | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| R S HOLSON III | PRESIDENT & | — | — |
| JAMES HOLSON | VICE PRES & | — | — |
| PETER HOLSON | VICE PRES & | — | — |
| HILLARY HOLSON ZIMMERMAN | VICE PRES & | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holson Family Foundation?
Holson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SKOKIE, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Holson Family Foundation operate?
Holson Family Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Virginia.
What size grants does Holson Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Holson Family Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $63K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Holson Family Foundation's EIN?
Holson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4332846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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