Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family
The Jerome J. and Dorothy H. Holz Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The foundation was reorganized and renamed in 2002 and operates with a focus on youth development and community impact in the Midwest.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$903K
+2.5% YoY
Grant Count
52
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+28.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Education of youth and child development — with particular emphasis on special education for individuals with disabilities
- Student services
- Zoos and zoological societies
- Community projects and events
The foundation has demonstrated sustained commitment to educational programming, youth career development, and experiential learning opportunities for children.
Grantmaking
The foundation supports education, philanthropy/voluntarism, and human services.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Wisconsin
- Pennsylvania
- Maryland
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $18,886,233
- Total Annual Giving: $902,500
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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
184 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Donald Tushaus is listed as a contact for the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEROME J WEIS | TRUSTEE-PRESIDENT | 2 | $700 |
| BARBARA HOLZ WEIS | TRUSTEE-VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $700 |
| JUDITH HOLZ STATHAS | TRUSTEE-SECRETARY | 2 | $700 |
| TRACI S WEIS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $700 |
| DAVID WEIS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $700 |
| WILLIAM STATHAS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $700 |
| DONALD H TUSHAUS | TRUSTEE-TREASURER | 2 | $700 |
| LOUIS WHITEHEART | TRUSTEE | 2 | $700 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Holz Family Foundation has supported several notable initiatives:
**WATDA (Wisconsin Automotive Dealers Association)** — Supporting youth career pathways in the automotive industry since 1999
**Betty Brinn Children's Museum** — Sponsorship of the Super Service Center renovation
**Zachariah's Acres** — Supporting a seed-to-sale program connecting special needs children with nature-based learning in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
**Milwaukee County Zoo** — Ongoing support of the Animal Ambassador Program since 2002
**Milwaukee Public Museum** — Contributing to the Early Learning Program since 2012
Contact Information
Website: www.holzfamilyfoundation.com
Phone: 414-774-1031
Address: 10400 W Innovation Dr Ste 110, Milwaukee, WI 53226-4840
EIN: 36-7368506
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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