The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation
The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Colleyville, Texas. Its stated mission is to enhance quality of life in its communities, with a focus on financial security, creative expression for under-resourced youth, and mentorship for personal development.
The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation gave $914K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $914K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $914,000
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -98.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $914,000
- +9016.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $914,000
- Total assets
- $13,477,233
- +43.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 989, Colleyville, TX 76034
Phone: (817) 313-9379
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation
Who The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was See Grant Statement ($914K).
Grant Size Distribution
277 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 276 grants of 277 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes itself as located in North Central Texas. Its 2024 filing reports that all grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 255% of 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $477K (2019) to $914K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $914K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Grant Statement Colleyville, TX | See Grant Statement | $914,000 |
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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 | $13,477,233 | $3,517,749 | $1,326,295 | $914,000 | 1 | $1,301,907 | $1,517,359 | $511,533 |
| 2023 | $9,395,551 | $554,971 | $1,048,507 | $792,000 | 79 | $792,000 | $402,250 | $526,136 |
| 2022 | $9,884,491 | $942,217 | $1,017,270 | $776,000 | 76 | $776,000 | $911,618 | $565,191 |
| 2021 | $9,958,516 | $1,295,541 | $909,064 | $675,500 | 64 | $675,500 | $1,260,733 | $667,063 |
| 2020 | $9,575,418 | $1,757,391 | $744,687 | $576,550 | 57 | — | $553,158 | $528,303 |
| 2019 | $8,559,020 | $571,132 | $657,124 | $476,665 | 51 | — | $508,288 | $495,064 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $512K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance the quality of life for people in its communities, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. Its described focus areas are financial security, creative expression for under-resourced youth, and mentorship for personal development. It supports organizations that provide workforce training, artistic opportunities for children, and guidance for youth in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $914,000. Its 2023 filing reported 79 grants totaling $792,000, and its 2022 filing reported 76 grants totaling $776,000. The 2024 filing identifies the recipient as “See Grant Statement” in Colleyville, Texas, with the stated purpose “See Grant Statement.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carolyn G Holloway, Valerie Holloway Skinner, Betsy Heimburger, Ellen Ward, Susan Heimburger West, Jacob Skinner, Cresson Haugland, and Scott Holloway as officers or directors. Their listed roles are Trustee, Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, and Co-Chair.
The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation is led by Valerie Holloway Skinner, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Valerie Holloway Skinner
Chairman
President → Chair of Board, 2023
Chair of Board → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$30K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Carolyn G Holloway
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Skinner
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Holloway
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Heimburger
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cresson Haugland
Co-Chair
Vice President → Vice Chair O, 2023
Vice Chair O → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Ward
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Heimburger West
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elizabeth Holloway Heimburger (2019–2023) — Trustee Emeritus
- Former: Susan Holloway Ward (2019–2023) — Trustee Emeritus
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $15K, to Valerie Holloway Skinner (Chair of Boa).
Frequently asked questions about The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation
How much does The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation give each year?
The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation gave $914K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $792K across 79 grants.
How large is The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation?
The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation reported $13.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $512K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance the quality of life for people in its communities, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. Its described focus areas are financial security, creative expression for under-resourced youth, and mentorship for personal development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation describes itself as located in North Central Texas. Its 2024 filing reports that all grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
What is The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation's EIN?
The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2569765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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