James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn
The James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn is a private foundation based in Edina, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including fire services, film, child protection, health, food assistance, and conservation.
James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn at a glance
In short: James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn gave $353K across 67 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Montana. 63% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $353,000
- +178.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 67
- +52.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,269
- +82.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,524,406
- -8.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (34 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Montana (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn
- 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: 4006 Grimes Ave S, Edina, MN 55416-5060
Phone: (952) 913-5494
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rollins Fire Foundation ($150K). Together the top 10 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
293 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 292 grants of 293 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Montana recipients received 68% of grant dollars. Minnesota and Texas each received 5%, and California and Wisconsin each received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 34 of 54 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 22% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2024) to $353K (2025). In 2025 it made 67 grants totaling $353K.
Grants by year
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,524,406 | $203,674 | $370,769 | $353,000 | 67 | $370,769 | $116,663 | — |
| 2024 | $4,928,124 | $223,233 | $148,886 | $126,840 | 44 | $148,886 | $98,945 | $221,855 |
| 2023 | $4,137,036 | $125,358 | $174,431 | $149,550 | 60 | $174,431 | $90,477 | $203,189 |
| 2022 | $4,268,440 | $143,552 | $183,079 | $167,535 | 63 | $182,079 | $103,008 | $214,173 |
| 2021 | $4,846,537 | $140,464 | $167,597 | $152,950 | 59 | $167,597 | $100,817 | $227,746 |
| 2020 | $3,917,180 | $111,846 | $140,301 | $128,100 | 63 | — | $99,645 | $175,863 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions address a range of needs. For example, Rollins Fire Foundation says it raises funds and provides other assistance for the Rollins Volunteer Fire Department. Film Independent says it champions creative independence in visual storytelling and fosters inclusion. Flathead Food Bank says it works to address hunger in the an individual recipient, while the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation describes its work as organizing trail projects and preserving wilderness ecosystems.
Other 2025 recipients include organizations focused on mental health and suicide prevention, services for people with developmental disabilities, community stewardship and conservation, and building homes and communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 67 grants totaling $353,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $150,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest award was $150,000 to Rollins Fire Foundation for fire department renovation. Other notable grants included $15,750 to Film Independent for diversifying the film industry; $15,000 to Royal Family Kids Camp for a camp for children in foster care; and $10,000 each to MSU Earth Sciences and MSU Mathematical Sciences for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa Mary Hollensteiner as president, James F. Hollensteiner as treasurer, and John V. Hollensteiner as secretary. Directors listed are Mark Hash, Thomas Egger, Connor Hollensteiner, and Walt Hollensteiner.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Lisa Mary Hollensteiner (President).
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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions address a range of needs. For example, Rollins Fire Foundation says it raises funds and provides other assistance for the Rollins Volunteer Fire Department. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James & Wanda Hollensteiner Fdn?
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 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
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
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