The Holzman Foundation
The Holzman Foundation is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Since 1990, the Irwin & Renee Holzman Foundation has supported arts, education, humanitarian, and religious organizations in the Portland Metro area.
The Holzman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Holzman Foundation gave $180K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Oregon. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,000
- -36.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -57.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +50.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $5,652,843
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (7 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Holzman 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. Its application page describes a process requiring a proposal summary and a narrative of no more than five pages, covering organizational background, the funding request, and evaluation. It says applications are submitted by email and excludes individuals, non-tax-exempt organizations, other private foundations, and political organizations.
- Review Cycle
- March 31; grants are awarded by June 30.
- Deadline
- March 31; grants are awarded by June 30.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 64193, Eagan, MN 55164
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Website: https://holzmanfoundation.com
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 Holzman Foundation
Who The Holzman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Holzman Foundation Inc ($51K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
283 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 282 grants of 283 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it primarily funds requests within the Greater Portland area. In 2025, 96% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 3% to Washington, 1% to Missouri, and 1% to Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Holzman Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 24 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $522K (2022). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Holzman Foundation Inc Portland, OR | General Operating | $50,750 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Tigard, OR | General Operating | $46,000 |
| Eastside Jewish Commons Portland, OR | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Mittleman Jewish Community Center Portland, OR | General Operating | $10,000 |
| One Tail at a Time PDX Portland, OR | General Operating | $6,250 |
| Camp Solomon Schecter Seattle, WA | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Rose Haven Portland, OR | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation Portland, OR | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Wheel to Walk Portland, OR | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition Portland, OR | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,652,843 | $407,767 | $219,983 | $180,000 | 24 | $185,574 | $373,725 | $319,921 |
| 2024 | $5,461,618 | $236,859 | $325,797 | $283,600 | 57 | $290,002 | $204,787 | $297,539 |
| 2023 | $5,552,315 | $307,881 | $311,659 | $276,700 | 74 | $282,627 | $271,441 | $277,401 |
| 2022 | $5,553,145 | $191,500 | $575,784 | $521,800 | 92 | $528,095 | $160,249 | $283,177 |
| 2021 | $5,939,247 | $767,674 | $188,895 | $149,900 | 36 | $156,332 | $730,931 | $324,828 |
| 2020 | $5,360,570 | $264,487 | $348,516 | $306,900 | 61 | — | $130,925 | $293,429 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Holzman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $320K for 2025 — 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 supports arts, education, humanitarian, and religious organizations. Its published breakdown of grant organizations lists Religious Related, Spiritual Development (37%); Arts, Culture, Humanities (20%); Human Services; Multi-purpose (17%); Health, General Rehabilitative (13%); Education, Instruction (10%); and Youth Development (3%).
Examples of supported organizations include the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, whose stated mission is to strengthen the Jewish community locally, nationally, overseas, and in Israel; and the Mittleman Jewish Community Center, which describes itself as an inclusive hub offering wellness and social and educational experiences grounded in Jewish values and culture. Other grantees include Eastside Jewish Commons, which seeks to sustain an inclusive community space in Portland, and Portland Center Stage, whose mission includes creating theatrical experiences and community programs that foster belonging.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $180,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,750, with a median grant of $4,000. The foundation says grants are generally in the $500–$10,000 range.
Among its largest reported 2025 grants were $46,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland; $10,000 each to Eastside Jewish Commons and Mittleman Jewish Community Center; $6,250 to One Tail at a Time PDX; and $5,000 each to Rose Haven, OHSU Foundation, Wheel to Walk, Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition, Portland Center Stage, and Randall Childrens Hospital Foundation. The foundation also reported a $50,750 grant to The Holzman Foundation Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
RENE HOLZMAN is listed as co-trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Holzman Foundation is led by Rene Holzman, Co-Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rene Holzman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Holzman Foundation
How much does The Holzman Foundation give each year?
The Holzman Foundation gave $180K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $284K across 57 grants.
What is The Holzman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Holzman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $7,500, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Holzman Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Holzman Foundation give grants?
The Holzman Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (18 grants).
Does The Holzman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Holzman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Holzman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Holzman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Holzman Foundation Inc ($50,750), Jewish Federation of Greater Portland ($46,000) and Eastside Jewish Commons ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Holzman Foundation?
The Holzman Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $186K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $320K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Holzman Foundation fund?
The foundation supports arts, education, humanitarian, and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Holzman 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 ↑
What is The Holzman Foundation's EIN?
The Holzman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1041588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Holzman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Holzman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-holzman-foundation-morg_a10473ed33c34ba198b448b70bef96aa
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