The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family
The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family is a private foundation, based in Wayne, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $4K.
The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family at a glance
In short: The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family gave $48K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,498
- +1839.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,083
- +223.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $4,162
- -83.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was African Education Program ($40K). Together the top 6 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 29 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family gives
- Giving fell 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $213K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Education Program Wayne, PA | Charitable | $40,248 |
| Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Woodmere Art Museum Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Siasconset Union Chapel Nantucket, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sconset Trust Siasconset, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Art Museum Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $750 |
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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 | $4,162 | $4,956 | $49,928 | $48,498 | 6 | $48,498 | $3,553 | $1,516 |
| 2024 | $25,414 | $3,478 | $4,835 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,925 | $2,530 |
| 2023 | $26,771 | $57,899 | $114,633 | $112,500 | 8 | $112,500 | $56,252 | $3,722 |
| 2022 | $87,846 | $36,790 | $158,813 | $156,100 | 5 | $156,100 | $35,078 | $11,103 |
| 2021 | $205,528 | $131,572 | $216,518 | $213,000 | 9 | $213,000 | $129,601 | $17,614 |
| 2020 | $290,474 | $57,376 | $175,737 | $175,250 | 9 | — | $56,889 | $23,565 |
| 2019 | $408,835 | $544,872 | $124,792 | $122,975 | 5 | — | $39,914 | $15,245 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth P. Holt
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James R. Holt Jr.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family
How much does The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family give each year?
The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family gave $48K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family's typical grant size?
The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $8,083, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family give grants?
The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family's largest grantees?
The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family's largest 2025 grantees include African Education Program ($40,248), Franklin Institute ($3,000) and Woodmere Art Museum ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family?
The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family's EIN?
The James R and Elizabeth P Holt Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7104646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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