James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn
The James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation is a private foundation based in Rollins, Montana. In 2024, it made grants to organizations including child-welfare advocates, conservation and wilderness groups, educational institutions, and cultural organizations.
Key facts about James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn
In short: James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn gave $353K across 67 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Montana. 70% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 84-1395820
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $353,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 67
- Average grant
- $5,269
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (38 of 54, 2025)
- Total assets
- $4,524,406
- Primary geography
- Montana (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5M
-8.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$353K
+178.3% YoY
Grant Count
67
+52.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+82.8% YoY
Is James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 38 of 54 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 111% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota describes its mission as ensuring that Minnesota has a child welfare system in which children are safe and reach their full potential. The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation says it organizes projects to clear trails and preserve wilderness ecosystems, while Swan Valley Connections describes its work as maintaining the Swan Valley’s natural resources through stewardship, education, economic viability, and conservation.
Other 2024 recipients included Montana State University, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Glacier National Park Conservancy, Harmony Wildlife Rehabilitation, and the Vigilant Torch Foundation. These organizations’ stated missions include supporting a university, providing cultural service through opera, protecting Glacier National Park, caring for orphaned and injured wildlife, and supporting members of the special operations community and their families, respectively.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $126,840. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $20,000 to Royal Family Kids Camp for camps and clubs for foster children; $17,050 to Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota for abused children; and $17,000 to Montana State University to support student research and learning. Other notable awards included $12,150 to Women of Rollins for charities and building restoration, $11,000 to the Northwest Montana Historical Society for historical education, and $5,000 each to the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation and Swan Valley Connections.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Montana accounted for 51% of grant dollars, Minnesota 18%, Illinois 17%, Tennessee 5%, and Indiana 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 67 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
293 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ROLLINS FIRE FOUNDATION Rollins, MT | FIRE DEPARTMENT RENOVATION | $150,000 |
| FILM INDEPENDENT Los Angeles, CA | DIVERSIFYING THE FILM INDUSTRY | $15,750 |
| ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP North Richland Hills, TX | CAMP FOR KIDS IN FOSTER CARE/PROTECT | $15,000 |
| MSU EARTH SCIENCES Bozeman, MT | EARTH SCIENCE GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| MSU MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Bozeman, MT | MATH DEPARTMENT GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Wauwatosa, WI | PROVIDES HOUSING FOR FAMILIES W/SICK | $10,000 |
| SAFE PASSAGE FOR CHILDREN OF MN Minnetonka, MN | CHILD PROTECTION REFORM WELFARE SYTM | $10,000 |
| HOPE ON THE ROW Nashville, TN | PROVIDING FOOD/CLOTHING FOR HOMELESS | $8,000 |
| MALARIA CONSORTIUM Hermitage, PA | IMPROVE HEALTH FOR MALARIA COMMUNITI | $5,700 |
| BOB MARSHALL WILDERNESS FOUNDATION Whitefish, MT | CONNECTING PEOPLE TO WILD OUTDOORPLZ | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,928,124 | $223,233 | $148,886 | $126,840 |
| 2023 | $4,137,036 | $125,358 | $174,431 | $149,550 |
| 2022 | $4,268,440 | $143,552 | $183,079 | $167,535 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,524,406 | $4,928,124 | $4,137,036 |
| Revenue | $203,674 | $223,233 | $125,358 |
| Expenses | $370,769 | $148,886 | $174,431 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $370,769 | $148,886 | $174,431 |
| Net Investment Income | $116,663 | $98,945 | $90,477 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $221,855 | $203,189 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James A Hollensteiner as president, John V Hollensteiner as secretary, Jena L Hollensteiner Armistead as treasurer, and Lisa Mary Hollensteiner as vice president. James F Hollensteiner and Mark Hash are listed as directors.
James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn is led by Lisa Mary Hollensteiner, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Mary Hollensteiner
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Mark Hash
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connor Hollensteiner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Egger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walt Hollensteiner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James F. Hollensteiner
Treasurer
President & Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John V. Hollensteiner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jena L. Hollensteiner Armistead (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Andrew Q. Hollensteiner (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
Contact
Mailing address: 4006 Grimes Ave S, Edina, MN 55416-5060
Phone: (952) 913-5494
Frequently asked questions about James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn
How much does James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn give each year?
James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn gave $353K across 67 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $127K across 44 grants.
What is James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn's typical grant size?
James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,269, across 67 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn that year got $8K on average.
Where does James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn give grants?
James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn gives mostly in Montana: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (5%) and Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalispell, MT (9 grants), Polson, MT (5 grants), Minnetonka, MN (4 grants) and Nashville, TN (4 grants).
Does James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 67) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Child Protection Reform Welfare Sytm" (4 grants), "Working for Clean Water in Flathead" (3 grants) and "Support Team Birkie & Youth Skiing" (3 grants).
Who are James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn's largest grantees?
James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Rollins Fire Foundation ($150,000), Film Independent ($15,750) and Royal Family Kids Camp ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn?
James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $204K.
What does James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota describes its mission as ensuring that Minnesota has a child welfare system in which children are safe and reach their full potential. The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation says it organizes projects to clear trails and preserve wilderness ecosystems, while Swan Valley Connections describes its work as maintaining the Swan Valley’s natural …
How do I apply for a grant from James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn?
The foundation 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 James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn's EIN?
James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1395820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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