The Holt Family Foundation
The Holt Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Hackensack, New Jersey, according to its 2024 filing. It provides grants to nonprofit organizations and college scholarships to students, with its website identifying Louisiana communities and students as a primary focus.
The Holt Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Holt Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in Louisiana. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,059,167
- +93.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,611
- +106.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,100
- Total assets
- $17,739,522
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Holt Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Scholarship applicants must apply online through the program administered by Scholarship America. The filing says applicants for scholarship-related grants must outline their financial need and the purpose of the grant. The foundation’s website provides an application link for nonprofit grants but does not specify the application materials or process in the information provided. No award restrictions or deadlines are specified in the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Laura Mickle
Mailing address: PO Box 240, Saint Peter, MN 56082
Phone: (507) 931-8307
Website: HTTP://WWW.HOLTFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Holt Family Foundation
Who The Holt Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scholarship America ($406K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 67 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says its scholarship program is for eligible Louisiana residents and that its nonprofit support is primarily for Louisiana-based organizations. In filing year 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana and 38% to recipients in Minnesota; smaller shares went to recipients in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Holt Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 123% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 172% 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 $457K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship Program | $406,250 |
| Kid Smart-Root Reach Campaign New Orleans, LA | Community Outreach | $257,500 |
| Nocca Institute New Orleans, LA | Community Outreach | $250,000 |
| New Orleans Musicians Clinic & Assistance Foundation New Orleans, LA | Community Outreach | $25,000 |
| Arc Athens Inc New York, NY | Community Outreach | $25,000 |
| Reconcile New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Community Outreach | $20,000 |
| Jefferson Elemenary School PTO Summit, NJ | Community Outreach | $15,007 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Nazareth, PA | Community Outreach | $10,100 |
| Jacksonville Science Festival Jacksonville, FL | Community Outreach | $10,000 |
| Ogden Museum of Art New Orleans, LA | Community Outreach | $10,000 |
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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 | $17,739,522 | $720,983 | $1,660,646 | $1,059,167 | 15 | $1,407,141 | $507,608 | $817,438 |
| 2023 | $17,828,784 | $594,781 | $1,022,589 | $547,071 | 16 | $799,056 | $392,998 | $754,940 |
| 2022 | $17,040,212 | $1,606,101 | $901,857 | $478,161 | 12 | $691,208 | $308,644 | $782,220 |
| 2021 | $18,929,359 | $2,498,985 | $918,297 | $473,905 | 13 | $713,915 | $1,290,811 | $831,116 |
| 2020 | $17,020,227 | $737,606 | $965,746 | $456,527 | 11 | — | $273,615 | $762,035 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Holt Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $817K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve quality of life by supporting organizations and students working through innovative programs, education, and advanced research. Its website identifies college scholarships for Louisiana students as its primary focus. It also describes support for qualified nonprofits working in the arts, education, health, environment, early childhood education, and community engagement. A separate program page describes support for environmental research and relief, including work to restore communities affected by natural disasters.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate some of the work supported: Reconcile New Orleans says it provides life-skills training and workforce development for young people; Jacksonville Science Festival says it brings STEAM activities to the community; and ARC Athens says it supports contemporary artists and curators and fosters Greek-American artistic exchange.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,059,167. Grants ranged from $3,310 to $406,250, with a median of $10,100.
The largest reported grants included $406,250 to Scholarship America for a scholarship program, $257,500 to Kid Smart-Root Reach Campaign for community outreach, and $250,000 to NOCCA Institute for community outreach. Other notable grants were $25,000 to New Orleans Musicians Clinic & Assistance Foundation, $25,000 to ARC Athens Inc., and $20,000 to Reconcile New Orleans.
The foundation’s website describes its nonprofit grant program as supporting eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily in Louisiana. It also offers an annual renewable scholarship program administered by Scholarship America. According to the scholarship information, applicants must be Louisiana residents, be high school seniors or current college undergraduates, plan to study full time at an eligible postsecondary institution, and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Selection is made by Scholarship America and considers financial need, academic record, leadership and community participation, work experience, educational and career goals, personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. The stated award is $5,000 and may be renewed for up to three years, subject to the program’s conditions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory F. Holt as director, Lauren Holt as executive director, and Stephen Morganstern as treasurer.
The Holt Family Foundation is led by Lauren Holt, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauren Holt
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $85K (2024)
Gregory F. Holt
Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Morganstern
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $85K, to Lauren Holt (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Holt Family Foundation
How much does The Holt Family Foundation give each year?
The Holt Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $547K across 16 grants.
What is The Holt Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Holt Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,100, and its average grant was $70,611, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Holt Family Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Holt Family Foundation give grants?
The Holt Family Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (7 grants) and Summit, NJ (3 grants).
Does The Holt Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Holt Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Outreach" (12 grants).
Who are The Holt Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Holt Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Scholarship America ($406,250), Kid Smart-Root Reach Campaign ($257,500) and Nocca Institute ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Holt Family Foundation?
The Holt Family Foundation reported $17.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $817K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Holt Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve quality of life by supporting organizations and students working through innovative programs, education, and advanced research. Its website identifies college scholarships for Louisiana students as its primary focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Holt Family Foundation?
Scholarship applicants must apply online through the program administered by Scholarship America. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Holt Family Foundation's EIN?
The Holt Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3478127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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