The Hollis Foundation
The Hollis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $580K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Hollis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hollis Foundation gave $580K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $193K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $579,510
- +78.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- -57.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $193,170
- +316.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $286,555
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Hollis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($573K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $580K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hollis Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2020) to $580K (2021). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $580K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | To Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $286,555 |
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | To Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $286,555 |
| Pure Charity Help One Now Raleigh, NC | To Support Organization's Exempt Purpose | $6,400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $10,468 | $587,158 | $579,510 | 3 | $582,720 | $6,212 | $17,295 |
| 2020 | $549,535 | $12,364 | $389,078 | $325,010 | 7 | — | — | $31,519 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hollis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hollis Foundation is led by Rachel Hollis, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Rachel Hollis
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hollis
Vice President & Director
Vice President, Secretary & Director → Vice President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tana Kramer
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kristen Walker (2020) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Foundation
How much does The Hollis Foundation give each year?
The Hollis Foundation gave $580K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $325K across 7 grants.
What is The Hollis Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hollis Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $286,555, and its average grant was $193,170, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hollis Foundation give grants?
The Hollis Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
How much is The Hollis Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Hollis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Hollis Foundation's EIN?
The Hollis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2440848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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