The Holland America Line Foundation
The primary purpose of the Holland America Line Foundation is to support non-profit charitable organizations that support environmental, health-related, cultural arts, or educational causes as well as social services in the maritime industry.
The Holland America Line Foundation at a glance
In short: The Holland America Line Foundation gave $590K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $147K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $589,521
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $147,380
- -45.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $78,292
- Total assets
- $52,550
- -72.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Holland America Line Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Direct Relief ($423K). Together the top 4 received $590K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 12 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2020) to $812K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $590K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | Disaster Relief | $422,937 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Breast Cancer Awareness & Research | $82,436 |
| Alaska Geographic Association Anchorage, AK | Community Health and Welfare | $74,148 |
| San Diego Harbor Police San Diego, CA | Disaster Relief | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,550 | $629,869 | $769,015 | $589,521 | 4 |
| 2023 | $191,696 | $513,507 | $881,931 | $812,260 | 3 |
| 2022 | $560,120 | $598,602 | $2,085 | — | — |
| 2021 | $171,180 | — | $2,765 | — | — |
| 2020 | $173,945 | $276,986 | $328,056 | $249,860 | 5 |
About The Holland America Line Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Holland America Line Foundation is a public charity, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $53K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $590K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Holland America Line Foundation is led by Beth Bodensteiner, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beth Bodensteiner
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Howard
Senior Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Heaney
Senior Vice President & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Gustavo Antorcha (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Jeremy Schiller (2022–2023) — Senior Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Janet Swartz (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Alejandra Urquizo (2020–2021) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Natalya Leahy (2020–2021) — Executive Vice President & Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Holland America Line Foundation
How much does The Holland America Line Foundation give each year?
The Holland America Line Foundation gave $590K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $812K across 3 grants.
What is The Holland America Line Foundation's typical grant size?
The Holland America Line Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $78,292, and its average grant was $147,380, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Holland America Line Foundation give grants?
The Holland America Line Foundation gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (14%) and Alaska (13%).
Does The Holland America Line Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Holland America Line Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Holland America Line Foundation?
The Holland America Line Foundation reported $53K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $630K.
What is The Holland America Line Foundation's EIN?
The Holland America Line Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2112330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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