Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc
Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Established in 1998 by Lou and Beth Holtz, it says its mission is to promote Christianity, education, and charity.
Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc gave $77K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,500
- -93.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -77.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,250
- -71.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $38,250
- Total assets
- $6,900,642
- +32.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8628 Farthington Way, Orlando, FL 32827
Phone: (407) 857-6811
Website: https://holtzfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was East Liverpool High School ($75K). Together the top 2 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 61 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 2% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2024) to $5.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Liverpool High School East Liverpool, OH | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Swinging with a Purpose Orland, FL | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,900,642 | $2,039,044 | $338,303 | $76,500 | 2 | $245,856 | $659,597 | $307,464 |
| 2023 | $5,190,697 | $1,161,059 | $1,439,789 | $1,200,500 | 9 | $1,344,007 | $49,277 | $283,287 |
| 2022 | $5,468,703 | $1,924,319 | $1,475,436 | $1,342,500 | 14 | $1,421,212 | $336,795 | $276,164 |
| 2021 | $5,015,513 | $2,659,459 | $5,582,079 | $5,440,482 | 17 | $5,440,482 | $952,015 | $325,014 |
| 2020 | $7,938,133 | $2,059,825 | $705,607 | $571,500 | 19 | — | — | $384,981 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $307K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote Christianity, education, and charity, guided by Galatians 5:13’s call to “serve one another in love.” Its website lists past support for Camp Hot Shots, Folds of Honor, trade school scholarships, and the Horatio Alger Association. The website describes Camp Hot Shots as helping children with Type 1 diabetes build community and learn to manage the condition; Folds of Honor as providing scholarships to military families and first responders’ families; trade school scholarships as supporting young adults in Ohio’s Upper Valley; and the Horatio Alger Association as providing need-based scholarships and related support to students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 2 grants totaling $76,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $75,000, with a median of $38,250. The largest listed grant was $75,000 to East Liverpool High School in East Liverpool, Ohio, for general operating support. Swinging with a Purpose in Orland, Florida, received $1,500 for general operating support.
For comparison, reported grant totals were $1,200,500 across 9 grants in 2023 and $1,342,500 across 14 grants in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Louis L Holtz as chairman/director; Kevin Holtz as secretary/treasurer/director; and Luanne Altenbaumer, Louis L Skip Holtz, and Elizabeth Messaglia as directors.
Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Louis L. Skip Holtz, Chairman, Director & Director on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louis L. Skip Holtz
Chairman, Director & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2021) → $45K (2024)
Elizabeth Messaglia
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Kevin R. Holtz
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Luanne H. Altenbaumer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Louis L. Skipholtz (2020) — Director
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 $45K, to Louis L Skip Holtz (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc gave $77K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 9 grants.
How large is Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc?
Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $246K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $307K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote Christianity, education, and charity, guided by Galatians 5:13’s call to “serve one another in love.” Its website lists past support for Camp Hot Shots, Folds of Honor, trade school scholarships, and the Horatio Alger Association. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc make grants?
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 2% to recipients in Florida.
What is Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Holtz Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2042978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Holtz Charitable 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
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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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