Lester and Cathy Holze Jr
Lester and Cathy Holze Jr is a private foundation based in Elgin, Illinois. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including a Catholic church and school, firefighter and police groups, and charitable, education, and health-related organizations.
Lester and Cathy Holze Jr at a glance
In short: Lester and Cathy Holze Jr gave $46K across 79 grants in 2025 (avg $587.013), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,374
- +43.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 79
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $587
- +47.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $12,613
- -88.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Lester and Cathy Holze Jr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 187 Old Forge Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 888-4770
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lester and Cathy Holze Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Thomas More Catholic Church ($10K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($290), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
353 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 353 grants of 353 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Illinois recipients received 70% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were Texas (6%), Missouri (5%), Virginia (4%), and Maryland (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 79 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lester and Cathy Holze Jr gives
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. 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 (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 $7K (2020) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 79 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Church Elgin, IL | To support the operating costs of mass and of providing spiritual guidance. | $10,320 |
| IL Firefighter's Association Founda Glen Carbon, IL | To offer training and support to firefighters across the state, helping prepare them for when an emergency happens. | $5,250 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4-C Hillside, IL | To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation. | $4,200 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 14- Geneva, IL | To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation. | $4,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 41- Springfield, IL | To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation. | $2,500 |
| St Edward Central Catholic High Sch Elgin, IL | To nurture the discipleship of Jesus Christ and to promote excellence in education. To enable its students to develop lifelong skills and abilities that will help them become emphatic, responsible and productive citizens. | $2,500 |
| Paradisus Dei Houston, TX | To help families discover the superabundant graces God wants to give them to become witnesses to His love. | $2,020 |
| Diocese of Rockford Rockford, IL | To proclaim the Good News of salvation in word and deed, putting ourselves at God's service in turning human hears, attitudes, values and structures to the Reign of God. | $1,200 |
| Children International Kansas City, MO | To invest in the lives of children and youth, build the healthy environments they need to thrive, and empower them to create lasting change in their own lives and communities to end poverty. | $1,089 |
| Logan University Inc Chesterfield, MO | A diverse and engaging community committed to excellence in health sciences, education and service. | $1,000 |
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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 | $12,613 | — | $101,082 | $46,374 | 79 | $95,608 | — | $2,798 |
| 2024 | $113,140 | $72,200 | $56,312 | $32,273 | 81 | $56,152 | $21,200 | $2,512 |
| 2023 | $7,190 | — | $47,684 | $38,666 | 83 | $47,684 | — | $1,132 |
| 2022 | $53,654 | $98,892 | $49,475 | $31,549 | 72 | $49,475 | — | $1,210 |
| 2021 | $343,790 | $281,564 | $23,207 | $13,634 | 38 | $13,634 | — | $16,682 |
| 2020 | $86,097 | $143,512 | $57,415 | $7,339 | 1 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lester and Cathy Holze Jr 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 show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, St Thomas More Catholic Church received funding for operating costs related to Mass and spiritual guidance, while the Illinois Firefighter’s Association Foundation received support for firefighter training. Children International describes its mission as connecting people in the fight to end poverty by investing in children and youth and helping them create lasting change. Logan University describes itself as a community committed to excellence in health sciences, education, and service.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 79 grants totaling $46,374. Grants ranged from $25 to $10,320, with a median of $100. Notable grants included $10,320 to St Thomas More Catholic Church, $5,250 to the Illinois Firefighter’s Association Foundation, $4,200 to Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4-C, $4,000 to Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 14-, and $2,500 each to Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 41- and St Edward Central Catholic High School. Other grants included $2,020 to Paradisus Dei, $1,200 to the Diocese of Rockford, and $1,089 to Children International.
The foundation awarded 81 grants totaling $32,273 in 2024 and 83 grants totaling $38,666 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lester Holze is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Lester and Cathy Holze Jr is led by Lester H. Holze Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lester H. Holze Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lester and Cathy Holze Jr
How much does Lester and Cathy Holze Jr give each year?
Lester and Cathy Holze Jr gave $46K across 79 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 81 grants.
What is Lester and Cathy Holze Jr's typical grant size?
Lester and Cathy Holze Jr's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $587, across 79 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lester and Cathy Holze Jr give grants?
Lester and Cathy Holze Jr gives mostly in Illinois: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (6%) and Missouri (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Chicago, IL (5 grants), Elgin, IL (4 grants) and Rockford, IL (3 grants).
Does Lester and Cathy Holze Jr give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Lester and Cathy Holze Jr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 79) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lester and Cathy Holze Jr's largest grantees?
Lester and Cathy Holze Jr's largest 2025 grantees include St Thomas More Catholic Church ($10,320), IL Firefighter's Association Founda ($5,250) and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4-C ($4,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($290), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lester and Cathy Holze Jr?
Lester and Cathy Holze Jr reported $13K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lester and Cathy Holze Jr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lester and Cathy Holze Jr?
The foundation 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 Lester and Cathy Holze Jr's EIN?
Lester and Cathy Holze Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6829113. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lester and Cathy Holze Jr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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