The Holly Foundation
The Holly Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jackson, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $126K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $27.
The Holly Foundation at a glance
In short: The Holly Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,000
- -14.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,500
- -14.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $126,430
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Holly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Valencia Smith ($2K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $4K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valencia Smith Jackson, MS | Education | $2,000 |
| Howard University Washington, DC | Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,430 | $28,518 | $8,000 | $3,000 | 2 | $8,000 | $27 |
| 2023 | $105,912 | $26,000 | $3,835 | $3,525 | 2 | $3,525 | — |
| 2022 | $83,747 | $-193 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $83,940 | $21,230 | $5,135 | — | — | $5,135 | — |
| 2020 | $67,845 | $252 | $1,052 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Holly Foundation is led by Sandra F. Holly MD, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandra F. Holly MD
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aikisha L. Holly
Vice President
Vice President & Executive D → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory A. Jones
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Holly Foundation
How much does The Holly Foundation give each year?
The Holly Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
How large is The Holly Foundation?
The Holly Foundation reported $126K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $29K.
Where does The Holly Foundation operate?
The Holly Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Mississippi.
What is The Holly Foundation's EIN?
The Holly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0685537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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