Holstein Foundation

MYSTIC, CT EIN: 23-7012134

Holstein Foundation is a private foundation, based in MYSTIC, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $359K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $15K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$359K

-3.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$25K

-30.1% YoY

Grant Count

11

-26.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-4.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Holstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Holstein Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Holstein Foundation is a private foundation, based in MYSTIC, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $359K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $15K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

AlexandriaCherry HillDeerfieldGrotonHartfordKnoxvilleMysticNew LondonSpringfieldStoningtonTallahasseeWesterly

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$21K$41K$62K$83K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$359,187$372,437$410,718
Revenue$15,334
Expenses$28,584$38,281$29,416
Qualifying Distributions$24,525$35,100$28,500
Net Investment Income$15,334
Distributable Amount$18,020$19,490$21,193

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$9K$18K$26K$35K12 grants202014 grants202113 grants202215 grants202311 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

MYSTIC AQUARIUM$11KLAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSP…$5KWESTERLY HOSPITAL$5KBEMENT SCHOOL$1KSUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION$1KALWAYS HOME$500MYSTIC & NOANK LIBRARY$250STONINGTON AMBULANCE CORP$250WATCH HILL CONSERVANCY$250MYSTIC FLAG COMMITTEE$200

Grant Size Distribution

65 grants across all recorded years

65<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mystic Aquarium ($11,000), Lawrence & Memorial Hospital ($5,000), Westerly Hospital ($5,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ALWAYS HOME MYSTIC, CTSUPPORT$500
BEMENT SCHOOL DEERFIELD, MASUPPORT$1,000
LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON, CTSUPPORT$5,000
MYSTIC & NOANK LIBRARY MYSTIC, CTSUPPORT$250
MYSTIC AQUARIUM MYSTIC, CTSUPPORT$11,000
MYSTIC FLAG COMMITTEE STONINGTON, CTSUPPORT$200
STONINGTON AMBULANCE CORP STONINGTON, CTSUPPORT$250
SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION HARTFORD, CTSUPPORT$1,000
WATCH HILL CONSERVANCY WESTERLY, RISUPPORT$250
WESTERLY HOSPITAL WESTERLY, RISUPPORT$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JOHN HOLSTEINTRUSTEE1
JILL BACHTRUSTEE1
BRUCE HOLSTEINTRUSTEE1
PATRICIA CLARKTRUSTEE1

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Holstein Foundation?

As of 2024, Holstein Foundation holds $359K in total assets with $15K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $25K in 2024.

Where does Holstein Foundation operate?

Holstein Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia.

What size grants does Holstein Foundation award?

In 2024, Holstein Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $25K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Holstein Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Holstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Holstein Foundation's EIN?

Holstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7012134. 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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