Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel
HOLZAPFEL FAMILY CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Hagerstown, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of which were in Maryland.
Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel at a glance
In short: Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel gave $49K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,500
- +32.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,731
- +42.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $712,174
- +0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% 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 Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13011 Fountain Head Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Phone: (301) 733-2353
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hagerstown Community College Foundation Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% 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 $26K (2021) to $53K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown Community College Foundation Inc Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $20,000 |
| Arc of Washington County Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Washington CO Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $5,000 |
| Easterseals Adult Day Services Hagerstown Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $5,000 |
| Meritus Medical School Msom Inc Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $5,000 |
| San Mar Children's Home Inc Boonsboro, MD | General Funds | $5,000 |
| Maryland Symphony Orchestra Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $750 |
| Brooke's House Inc Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $500 |
| CASA Inc Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $500 |
| Community Free Clinic Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $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 | $712,174 | $83,500 | $56,297 | $48,500 | 13 | $50,285 | $77,488 | $40,485 |
| 2023 | $710,956 | $-2,608 | $43,604 | $36,750 | 14 | $38,465 | $14,115 | $36,449 |
| 2022 | $747,539 | $-2,989 | $51,561 | $42,000 | 10 | $43,475 | $15,744 | $37,542 |
| 2021 | $781,464 | $99,678 | $32,975 | $25,600 | 12 | $27,013 | $93,716 | $43,299 |
| 2020 | $714,761 | $-23,969 | $54,897 | $52,750 | 14 | — | $16,804 | $40,480 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 grants show support for a range of Maryland organizations. For example, Hagerstown Community College describes its mission as supporting an open-door educational institution; Arc of Washington County describes services and employment opportunities for people with disabilities; and San Mar Children’s Home describes providing family, community, and mental health services for at-risk children. Other recipients describe work in areas including health care, homelessness, addiction recovery, and inclusive sports.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 13 grants totaling $48,500 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median of $750. The largest grant was $20,000 to Hagerstown Community College. Other notable grants were $5,000 each to Arc of Washington County, Boys & Girls Club of Washington Co, Easterseals Adult Day Services, Meritus Medical School, and San Mar Children’s Home. The filing lists the grants’ purposes as general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James N. Holzapfel and Cynthia P. Holzapfel as trustees.
Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia P. Holzapfel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James N. Holzapfel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel
How much does Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel give each year?
Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel gave $49K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 14 grants.
What is Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel's typical grant size?
Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $3,731, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel that year got $2K on average.
Where does Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel give grants?
Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hagerstown, MD (11 grants).
Does Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel's largest grantees?
Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel's largest 2024 grantees include Hagerstown Community College Foundation Inc ($20,000), Arc of Washington County ($5,000) and Boys & Girls Club of Washington CO ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel?
Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel reported $712K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of Maryland organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel?
The foundation states 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 Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel's EIN?
Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7129012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Holzapfel Family Charitable Foundation C/O James Holzapfel 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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