The B Holman Foundation
The B Holman Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $758,500 to charitable organizations.
The B Holman Foundation at a glance
In short: The B Holman Foundation gave $759K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $69K), mostly in Texas. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $758,500
- +36.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $68,955
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,346,373
- -7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The B Holman Foundation
- 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: 12001 N Central Expy 600, Dallas, TX 75243
Phone: (214) 361-1400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The B Holman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dallas Arboretum ($270K). Together the top 10 received $755K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 52 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 3% went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The B Holman Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $75K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $58K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 812% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $359K (2020) to $759K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $759K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Arboretum Dallas, TX | Charitable purposes | $270,000 |
| Collin County Foundation Plano, TX | Education | $130,000 |
| SPCA Texas HQ Dallas, TX | Operating funds | $75,000 |
| Highland Pk United Methodist Dallas, TX | Charitable purposes | $65,000 |
| Wilkinson Center Dallas, TX | Operating funds | $65,000 |
| Wesley Rankin Community Center Dallas, TX | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Pleasant Valley United Meth Church Sachse, TX | Operating funds | $45,000 |
| Barnabas Intl Elkhorn, WI | Missionary support | $25,000 |
| Rowlett First United Methodist Rowlett, TX | Operating Funds | $20,000 |
| Kirby-Hill Museum Kountze, TX | Operating funds | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,346,373 | $682,858 | $787,578 | $758,500 | 11 | $758,500 | $649,344 | $93,360 |
| 2023 | $1,454,634 | $211,598 | $588,421 | $556,500 | 10 | $556,500 | $180,077 | $108,957 |
| 2022 | $1,833,775 | $222,838 | $509,619 | $473,200 | 11 | $473,200 | $186,819 | — |
| 2021 | $2,127,535 | $543,341 | $473,779 | $430,900 | 11 | $430,900 | $500,862 | $140,688 |
| 2020 | $2,059,044 | $114,531 | $397,345 | $359,100 | 9 | — | $77,086 | $125,111 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The B Holman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations including an arboretum, a foundation, an animal-welfare organization, churches, community centers, and a museum. The Wilkinson Center describes its mission as “transform[ing] the lives of Dallas families by providing pathways to self-sufficiency with dignity and respect.” The Ferguson Road Initiative describes its mission as engaging and empowering community advocates to advance a safe, beautiful, prosperous, and proud community in Far East Dallas.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $758,500. Grants ranged from $3,500 to $270,000, with a median grant of $50,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $270,000 to the Dallas Arboretum for charitable purposes, $130,000 to the Collin County Foundation for education, $75,000 to SPCA Texas HQ for operating funds, and $65,000 each to Highland Pk United Methodist for charitable purposes and the Wilkinson Center for operating funds. Other recipients included Wesley Rankin Community Center ($50,000), Pleasant Valley United Meth Church ($45,000), Barnabas Intl ($25,000), Rowlett First United Methodist ($20,000), Kirby-Hill Museum ($10,000), and Ferguson Road Initiative ($3,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margaret Eckert, Susan Kull, Mary M Brinegar, and Susan Nash as directors.
The B Holman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret Eckert
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Mary M Brinegar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Susan Kull
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Susan Nash
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$100 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Suzanne Nash (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100, to Margaret Eckert (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The B Holman Foundation
How much does The B Holman Foundation give each year?
The B Holman Foundation gave $759K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $557K across 10 grants.
What is The B Holman Foundation's typical grant size?
The B Holman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $68,955, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The B Holman Foundation that year got $53K on average.
Where does The B Holman Foundation give grants?
The B Holman Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (6 grants).
Does The B Holman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of The B Holman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The B Holman Foundation's largest grantees?
The B Holman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dallas Arboretum ($270,000), Collin County Foundation ($130,000) and SPCA Texas HQ ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The B Holman Foundation?
The B Holman Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $759K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The B Holman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including an arboretum, a foundation, an animal-welfare organization, churches, community centers, and a museum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The B Holman Foundation?
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 The B Holman Foundation's EIN?
The B Holman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2910322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The B Holman Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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