The Hollis Family Foundation
The Hollis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Shelburne, Vermont. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Hollis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hollis Family Foundation gave $152K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Vermont. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $152,091
- +276.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +31.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,245
- +185.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (8 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hollis Family 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. This policy is reported on its final return and should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 531 Wake Robin Dr, Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone: (802) 497-2043
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hollis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vermont Community Foundation ($131K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 118 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Vermont recipients received 94% of grant dollars. Massachusetts, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hollis Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 29 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $919. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 595% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 366% 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 $20K (2020) to $152K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT | Charitable | $131,291 |
| For the Love of Dogs Waitsfield, VT | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Chittendon County South Burlington, VT | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Shelburne Farms Shelburne, VT | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| North Country Animal League Morrisville, VT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Peta Norfolk, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Shelburne Museum Shelburne, VT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | — | $4,312 | $152,358 | $152,091 | 29 | $20,930 | $4,312 | $5,711 |
| 2023 | $148,046 | $5,904 | $41,507 | $40,425 | 22 | $40,425 | $5,904 | $7,981 |
| 2022 | $187,229 | $-579 | $33,863 | $32,693 | 22 | $33,258 | $1,496 | $9,586 |
| 2021 | $218,110 | $911 | $26,383 | $21,891 | 24 | $22,471 | — | $11,212 |
| 2020 | $243,582 | $56,510 | $20,423 | $20,050 | 21 | — | $1,740 | $12,342 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hollis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 included organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, food assistance, housing, conservation, museums, and health. These are examples of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Shelburne Farms describes its mission as inspiring and cultivating learning for a sustainable future. The Vermont Foodbank says it gathers and shares food so that no one in Vermont will go hungry. North Country Animal League describes its work as promoting compassionate relationships between people and animals through adoption, outreach, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $152,091. Grants ranged from $100 to $131,291, with a median of $500. Its largest grant was $131,291 to Vermont Community Foundation. Other notable grants included $4,500 to For the Love of Dogs, $2,000 to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and $1,500 each to Humane Society of Chittenden County and Shelburne Farms. The 2024 filing listed every grant’s purpose as charitable.
The foundation reported 22 grants totaling $40,425 in 2023 and 22 totaling $32,693 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald R. Hollis as trustee.
The Hollis Family Foundation is led by Donald R. Hollis, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald R. Hollis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Hollis Family Foundation
How much does The Hollis Family Foundation give each year?
The Hollis Family Foundation gave $152K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 22 grants.
What is The Hollis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hollis Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $5,245, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hollis Family Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does The Hollis Family Foundation give grants?
The Hollis Family Foundation gives mostly in Vermont: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and Shelburne, VT (2 grants).
Does The Hollis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Hollis Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (29 grants).
Who are The Hollis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hollis Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vermont Community Foundation ($131,291), For the Love of Dogs ($4,500) and Dana Farber Cancer Institute ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Hollis Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, food assistance, housing, conservation, museums, and health. These are examples of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hollis Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Hollis Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Hollis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Hollis Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hollis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7291510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hollis Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hollis Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hollis-family-foundation-morg_6a4adbd8f5cc4a95891402247c9729f6
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