The Holland Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Omaha, NE EIN: 47-0804949 Website

The Holland Foundation is a private foundation established in 1996 and based in Omaha, Nebraska. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since December 1997. The foundation functions as a grantmaking organization supporting nonprofit efforts across multiple sectors.

Key facts about The Holland Foundation

EIN: 47-0804949
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $20,727,071
Grants made (2024): 38
Average grant: $545,449
Median grant: $100,000
New grantees (estimate): 5% first-time grantees (2 of 38, 2024)
Primary geography: Nebraska (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who The Holland Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Holland Foundation's 38 itemized 2024 grants were Nebraska (99%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (27 grants), Lincoln, NE (4 grants) and Fort Worth, TX (4 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is The Holland Foundation open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 2 of 38 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $54K; repeat grants $573K. How we count

Medians: $54K first-time, $113K repeat.

87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$20.7M

-34.5% YoY

Grant Count

-55.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$545K

+48.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The primary mission of the Holland Foundation is to support efforts which:

Aid children and families in crisis or in need
Support the arts or artists
Support public education at all levels

To a lesser extent, the foundation supports efforts which:

Benefit the environment
Support scientific research
Facilitate communication and understanding with others

The foundation's interests include advocacy and efforts to address the root causes of both poverty and failed educational outcomes. The foundation emphasizes support for very young, poor children, recognizing this as a largely neglected problem. In furtherance of its mission, the Holland Foundation may fund capital projects, general operating support, and special programs or projects.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$95,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Nebraska, with a particular focus on the Omaha area.

Grant Distribution by State

Nebraska $20.4M (99%)

Minnesota $150K (1%)

Texas $125K (1%)

Hawaii $20K (0%)

Share of all 38 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Colorado Hawaii Minnesota Nebraska New York Texas Virginia

Cities

OmahaLincolnFort WorthBellevueDallasLyonsRalstonWaimeaArlingtonNew YorkSt PaulBrownvilleColleyvilleDenverKapaauRed Cloud

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2023:

Total assets: $79.8 million
Total revenues: $520,008
Total expenses: $32.1 million
Total liabilities: $4,800
Investment income and dividends: $257,818
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $262,190

The foundation ranks in the top 10% of foundations by asset size nationally.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

374 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Omaha Performing Arts Society ($8,543,333), University of NE Foundation ($3,517,700), Opera Omaha ($3,079,538).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY Omaha, NE	OPERATING	$8,543,333
UNIVERSITY OF NE FOUNDATION Lincoln, NE	OPERATING	$3,517,700
OPERA OMAHA Omaha, NE	OPERATING	$3,079,538
PARTNERSHIP 4 KIDS INC Omaha, NE	OPERATING	$700,000
PROJECT HARMONY Omaha, NE	OPERATING	$500,000
OMAHA SYMPHONY Omaha, NE	OPERATING	$475,000
ONE WORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS Omaha, NE	OPERATING	$350,000
NORTHSTAR FOUNDATION Omaha, NE	OPERATING	$311,000
ACLU NEBRASKA CHAPTER Lincoln, NE	OPERATING	$275,000
NEBRASKA APPLESEED Lincoln, NE	OPERATING	$275,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Debra J Love — President (40 hours/week, $217,000 annual compensation)
Barbara H Kral — Vice President
Nancy Christie — Vice President
Thomas R Pansing — Treasurer & Secretary
Wallace R Weitz — Board Member
Gerald Hoberman — Board Member
Kathryn A Weitz — Board Member
Mary A Holland — Board Member

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Thomas R Pansing	Treasurer & Secretary	1	$10,000
Wallace R Weitz	Board Member	1	$10,000
Gerald Hoberman	Board Member	1	$10,000
Kathryn a Weitz	Board Member	1	$10,000
Barbara H Kral	Vice President	1	$10,000
Mary a Holland	Board Member	1	$10,000
Nancy Christie	Vice President	1	$10,000
Debra J Love	President	40	$216,822

Contact Information

Address: 808 Conagra Drive, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68102-5025

Phone: 402-502-7622

Website: www.thehollandfoundation.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Housing & Shelter

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Holland Foundation fund?

The primary mission of the Holland Foundation is to support efforts which: 1. Aid children and families in crisis or in need 2. Support the arts or artists 3. Support public education at all levels To a lesser extent, the foundation supports efforts which: 1. Benefit the environment 2. Support scientific research 3. Facilitate communication and understanding with others The foundation's interests include advocacy and efforts to address the root causes of both poverty and failed educational outc…

How do I apply for a grant from The Holland Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2023):** • Number of grants: 86 • Total giving: $31.7 million • Median grant size: $95,000 • Grant range: $6,200 to $7 million • Giving rate: 39.7% of assets **Recent Grantees (2023):** • College of Saint Mary: $3,124,567 • Metropolitan Community College Foundation: $3,095,222 • Downtown Riverfront Trust: $2,544,446 **Application Status:** The foundation accepts applications and is open to grant requests.