Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library
Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $369K. Net investment income was $114K.
Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library at a glance
In short: Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library gave $369K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $369K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $369,000
- +20.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $369,000
- +20.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $369,000
- Total assets
- $2,095,133
- -14.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Primavera Fund ($369K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library gives
- Giving grew 3173% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $369K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $369K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Primavera Fund Philadelphia, PA | Educational Activities | $369,000 |
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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 | $2,095,133 | $151,977 | $463,401 | $369,000 | 1 | $407,779 | $114,443 | — |
| 2024 | $2,448,182 | $110,866 | $370,223 | $306,400 | 1 | $340,284 | $47,207 | — |
| 2023 | $2,480,702 | $2,218,088 | $272,893 | $200,000 | 1 | $254,827 | $66,265 | — |
| 2022 | $473,195 | $113,775 | $148,219 | $11,273 | 1 | $393,725 | $994 | $21,101 |
| 2021 | $522,296 | $436,581 | $439,095 | — | — | — | — | $25,226 |
| 2020 | $496,973 | $275,132 | $345,572 | — | — | — | — | $1,866 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library is led by Rachel Segal, Executive Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rachel Segal
Executive Director & President
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2023
Executive Di → Executive Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$68K (2021) → $19K (2025)
Paul Lafollette
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Kass
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: David Segal (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Lyndsie Wilson (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Steven Segal (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Karnia L Carter (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Ludwig (2020) — Director
- Former: Kenneth Bean (2020) — Vice President
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $19K, to Rachel Segal (Exec DIR/Pre).
Frequently asked questions about Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library
How much does Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library give each year?
Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library gave $369K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $306K across 1 grant.
How large is Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library?
Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $152K.
What is Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library?
Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library operate?
Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library's EIN?
Norman Holland-Hull Instrument Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4425919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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