James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Rollins, MT EIN: 84-1395820

The James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. The foundation was established and has been tax-exempt since May 1997.

Key facts about James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation

EIN: 84-1395820
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $126,840
Grants made (2024): 44
Average grant: $2,883
Median grant: $1,000
New grantees (estimate): 34% first-time grantees (15 of 44, 2024)
Total assets: $4,928,124
Primary geography: Montana (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation's 44 itemized 2024 grants were Montana (51%), Minnesota (18%) and Illinois (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalispell, MT (6 grants), Nashville, TN (6 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Bozeman, MT (3 grants). None of its 44 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Is James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation open to new grantees?

34%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 15 of 44 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.

59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). 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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.9M

+19.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$127K

-15.2% YoY

Grant Count

-26.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+15.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $222K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on record. However, their grantmaking priorities focus on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Within education, the foundation has demonstrated particular interest in science education and STEM education initiatives.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in three states:

Montana
Tennessee
Illinois

Grant Distribution by State

Montana $65K (51%)

Minnesota $23K (18%)

Illinois $22K (17%)

Tennessee $7K (5%)

Indiana $2K (2%)

All other $8K (6%)

Share of all 44 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Maryland Maine Minnesota Missouri Montana North Carolina New York Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Vermont

Cities

KalispellNashvilleChicagoMinneapolisNew YorkBozemanColumbia FallsPolsonMissoulaLexingtonSt PaulWhitefishDaytonElginRaleighSomersAnnapolisHelenaLakesideApple River

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $4,928,124
Total Giving (2024): $126,840
IRS Filing Requirement: Form 990-PF

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,928,124	$4,137,036	$4,268,440
Revenue	$223,233	$125,358	$143,552
Expenses	$148,886	$174,431	$183,079
Qualifying Distributions	$148,886	$174,431	$182,079
Net Investment Income	$98,945	$90,477	$103,008
Distributable Amount	$221,855	$203,189	$214,173

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

289 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Royal Family Kids Camp ($20,000), Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota ($17,050), Montana State University ($17,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Royal Family Kids Camp Elgin, IL	SUPPORTS LIFE CHANGING CAMPS AND CLUBS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN	$20,000
Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota St Paul, MN	Abused children	$17,050
Montana State University Bozeman, MT	SUPPORTS STUDENTS RESEARCH AND LEARNING	$17,000
Women of Rollins Rollins, MT	charities and building restoration	$12,150
Northwest Montana Historical Society Kalispell, MT	For Historical Education	$11,000
Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation Hungry Horse, MT	Trail repair & maintenance	$5,000
Swan Valley Connections Condon, MT	To inspire conservation and expand stewardship in the Swan Valley and beyond.	$5,000
ABSF-Team Birkie Minneapolis, MN	PROMOTES AND CONDUCTS THE FINEST INTERNATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY SKI COMPETITION	$3,000
Montana Land Reliance Helena, MT	Conserves Land	$3,000
West Meade Elementary School Nashville, TN	support resources are available to assist students in learning	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Founders:

James Arthur Hollensteiner (August 15, 1931 – March 9, 2025): Co-founder of the foundation. James held degrees from DePauw University (Economics), Northwestern University (MBA), and Chicago Kent School of Law. He maintained his Illinois Bar Association license until age 91.
Wanda Hollensteiner (preceded James in death in 2020): Co-founder of the foundation. Wanda and James were married for 61 years.

The couple had five children together: Lisa Hollensteiner, James Hollensteiner, Jena Hollensteiner Armistead, John Hollensteiner, and Andrew Hollensteiner.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
James a Hollensteiner	President	2	—
John V Hollensteiner	Secretary	2	—
Jena L Hollensteiner Armistead	Treasurer	2	—
Lisa Mary Hollensteiner	Vice President	2	—
James F Hollensteiner	Director	2	—
Mark Hash	Director	2	—

Contact Information

Address: 6542 Melinda Dr Nashville, TN 37205

EIN: 84-1395820

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation fund?

The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on record. However, their grantmaking priorities focus on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services Within education, the foundation has demonstrated particular interest in science education and STEM education initiatives.

How do I apply for a grant from James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation?

**Grant Size & Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $50 to $20,000 • Total giving in the most recent fiscal year (2024): $126,840 • The foundation does not currently have live grant opportunities listed

Where does James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in three states: • Montana • Tennessee • Illinois

What size grants does James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation award?

In 2024, James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation awarded 44 grants totaling $127K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $222K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation's EIN?

James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1395820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.