James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc
James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Idaho, including organizations working in food assistance, religion, human services, education, animal welfare, and bicycling.
James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc gave $51K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Idaho. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,905
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,314
- +34.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $763,024
- +4.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (87% 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 E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2701 Crescent Rim Dr, Boise, ID 83706-2846
Phone: (208) 515-0488
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Idaho Foodbank ($8K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho, 11% to recipients in California, and 2% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $37K (2020) to $51K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Foodbank Meridian, ID | General operating expenses | $7,500 |
| Boise Presbyterian Church Boise, ID | General operating expenses | $6,566 |
| Boise Rescue Mission Boise, ID | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Boise State University Foundation Boise, ID | General operating expenses | $4,500 |
| Salvation Army Boise, ID | General operating expenses | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross Boise, ID | General operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Boise State University Boise, ID | General operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Idaho Humane Society Boise, ID | General operating expenses | $2,160 |
| Boise Bicycle Project Boise, ID | General operating expenses | $2,100 |
| Planned Parenthood Meridian, ID | General operating expenses | $2,065 |
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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 | $763,024 | $117,151 | $62,174 | $50,905 | 22 | $50,905 | $116,327 | $50,222 |
| 2024 | $730,947 | $73,383 | $59,899 | $44,758 | 26 | $44,758 | $58,242 | $43,169 |
| 2023 | $712,663 | $69,295 | $50,082 | $40,033 | 18 | $40,033 | $59,246 | $37,536 |
| 2022 | $686,350 | $23,640 | $55,273 | $45,000 | 15 | $45,000 | $23,356 | $38,217 |
| 2021 | $718,583 | $30,846 | $60,866 | $47,910 | 25 | $47,910 | $20,437 | $47,904 |
| 2020 | $748,237 | $20,137 | $46,079 | $37,125 | 24 | — | $20,137 | $40,308 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Boise State University Foundation describes its role as raising funds for Boise State University, managing donated private funds, and connecting the university with its constituencies. Idaho Humane Society says it advocates for animal welfare and responsible care, protects animals from neglect and cruelty, and promotes humane education and compassion. Boise Bicycle Project says it promotes the personal, social, and environmental benefits of bicycling through access to refurbished bicycles, repair, and educational experiences. City of Good describes its work as building a sustainable food system and providing locally sourced meals and food education in the Treasure Valley.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $50,905. Grants ranged from $125 to $7,500, with a median of $2,000. The largest reported grants included Idaho Foodbank ($7,500), Boise Presbyterian Church ($6,566), Boise Rescue Mission ($5,000), Boise State University Foundation ($4,500), Salvation Army ($2,500), American Red Cross ($2,500), Boise State University ($2,500), Idaho Humane Society ($2,160), Boise Bicycle Project ($2,100), Planned Parenthood ($2,065), Sierra Pacific High School ($2,000), and Island Union Elementary School ($2,000). The listed grants were for general operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Brenda Marosvari is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc is led by Brenda Marosvari, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brenda Marosvari
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2025)
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Brenda Marosvari (President).
Frequently asked questions about James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc
How much does James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc give each year?
James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc gave $51K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 26 grants.
What is James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,314, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc give grants?
James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (14 grants), Meridian, ID (2 grants), Hanford, CA (2 grants) and Garden City, ID (2 grants).
Does James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Idaho Foodbank ($7,500), Boise Presbyterian Church ($6,566) and Boise Rescue Mission ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc?
James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc reported $763K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc's EIN?
James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2238071. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James E Hollingsworth 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). James E Hollingsworth Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/james-e-hollingsworth-foundation-inc-morg_fa7c22bc14074c9db48cb436cdbfd8a3
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