Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn
Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Norwood, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $63K in total assets. Net investment income was $4K.
Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn at a glance
- Total assets
- $62,755
- +8.4% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $4,471
- -29.3% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $4,471
- -29.3% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $3,636
- -34.2% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn gives
- In 2023 it paid out 44% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $3K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac College Hamden, CT | Education | $1,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $62,755 | $4,471 | $3,636 | — | — | — | $4,471 | $2,671 |
| 2025 | $57,872 | $6,326 | $5,530 | — | — | — | $6,326 | $2,604 |
| 2024 | $56,864 | $3,450 | $5,825 | — | — | — | $3,450 | $2,683 |
| 2023 | $57,179 | $1,591 | $5,559 | $1,250 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,591 | $2,866 |
| 2022 | $55,722 | $7,409 | $8,175 | $2,500 | 2 | $2,500 | $7,409 | $3,057 |
| 2021 | $73,815 | $5,143 | $6,874 | $1,250 | 1 | — | $5,143 | $3,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn is led by Michael J. Powers, Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michael J. Powers
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $500 (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $500, to Michael J Powers (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn
How large is Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn?
Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn reported $63K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4K.
What is Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn?
Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Norwood, MA. It holds $63K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn operate?
Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn has awarded grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts.
How much is Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn's EIN?
Johan GW & Frances S Holmberg Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3127506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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