John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I
John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. In 2025, it reported making 15 grants totaling $156,750 to charitable organizations in New York and Florida.
John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I at a glance
In short: John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I gave $157K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,750
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,450
- +56.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,788,606
- +3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (72% 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 John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I
- 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: 691 S Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (585) 424-4740
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Canandaigua Lake ($75K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 94 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 28% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2019) to $157K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Canandaigua Lake Canandaigua, NY | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $75,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $12,500 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $12,500 |
| United Way of Rochester Rochester, NY | Enhancement of Charitbale Purpose | $10,000 |
| Oak Hill Foundation Rochester, NY | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Kravis Center Performing Arts West Palm Beach, FL | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Signal 30 NYS Troopers Benefit Fund Latham, NY | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Brighton Fire Department Rochester, NY | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Pittsford Volunteer Fire Association Inc Pittsford, NY | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,788,606 | $255,838 | $192,654 | $156,750 | 15 | $156,750 | $255,838 | $2,820 |
| 2024 | $1,725,422 | $208,779 | $176,652 | $139,850 | 21 | $139,850 | $208,779 | $2,713 |
| 2023 | $1,693,295 | $77,189 | $144,166 | $117,000 | 16 | $117,000 | $77,189 | $3,688 |
| 2022 | $1,760,272 | $121,818 | $168,840 | $143,500 | 25 | $143,500 | $121,818 | $4,171 |
| 2021 | $1,807,294 | $163,802 | $143,665 | $122,925 | 17 | $122,925 | $163,802 | $123,250 |
| 2020 | $1,787,678 | $127,489 | $143,035 | $116,500 | 10 | — | $127,489 | $106,823 |
| 2019 | $1,803,294 | $91,615 | $131,453 | $96,000 | 25 | — | $91,615 | $101,472 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 went to organizations whose stated work included health care, higher education and research, fire protection and rescue services, arts education and cultural programming, and support for children and families. For example, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s health care mission through philanthropic gifts and public awareness; the University of Rochester describes its work as including education, research, and charitable patient care; and Brighton Fire Department describes providing fire protection, rescue services, and fire-prevention education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $156,750. Grant amounts ranged from $1,250 to $75,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
The largest reported grants included $75,000 to Friends of Canandaigua Lake; $25,000 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation; $12,500 each to United Way of Palm Beach and the University of Rochester; and $10,000 to United Way of Rochester. Other reported recipients included Oak Hill Foundation ($5,000), Kravis Center Performing Arts ($2,500), Signal 30 NYS Troopers Benefit Fund ($2,500), Brighton Fire Department ($2,000), Pittsford Volunteer Fire Association ($2,000), Rochester Female Charitable Society ($2,000), and The 100 Club of South Palm Beach County ($2,000). The Boca Raton Museum of Art and Sweet Dream Makers each received $1,250. The museum describes its work as promoting understanding and appreciation of fine and visual arts; Sweet Dream Makers says it provides beds, bedding, and essential furniture to children and families in need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Holtz and Seana Holtz as directors, William Kreienberg as a director, and Edward Thaney as a trustee.
John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Thaney
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Holtz
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Seana Holtz
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William Kreienberg
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I
How much does John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I give each year?
John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I gave $157K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $140K across 21 grants.
What is John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I's typical grant size?
John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $10,450, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I that year got $26K on average.
Where does John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I give grants?
John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (5 grants), Boca Raton, FL (4 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Who are John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I's largest grantees?
John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of Canandaigua Lake ($75,000), Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($25,000) and United Way of Palm Beach ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I?
John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work included health care, higher education and research, fire protection and rescue services, arts education and cultural programming, and support for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I?
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 John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I's EIN?
John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4490829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does John D and Seana L Holtz Foundation I 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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