The Sydney D Holland Foundation
The Sydney D Holland Foundation is a private foundation based in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations including schools, youth-serving organizations, and organizations working in areas such as homelessness and education.
The Sydney D Holland Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sydney D Holland Foundation gave $179K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,857
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,154
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,500,423
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (12 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (82% 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 Sydney D Holland Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16170 El Camino Real, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
Phone: (310) 277-4657
Website: https://www.sydneydhollandfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sydney D Holland Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miriam's House ($26K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to New York, 6% to Florida, and 3% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sydney D Holland Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 25 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% 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 $164K (2023) to $206K (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miriam's House Los Angeles, CA | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $26,000 |
| La Jolla Country Day School La Jolla, CA | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $13,845 |
| Promises 2 Kids Foundation San Diego, CA | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $12,500 |
| Outdoor Outreach San Diego, CA | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $12,000 |
| New Roads School Santa Monica, CA | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $10,000 |
| Uc San Diego Stuart Collection La Jolla, CA | To Contribute to Chartiable Purposes. | $10,000 |
| Visions Global Empowerment Irvine, CA | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $10,000 |
| Temple Sobel Cardiff by the Sea, CA | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $9,662 |
| Doors of Change FKA Photocharity Cardiff, CA | To Contribute to Chartiable Purposes. | $7,500 |
| Defy Ventures New York, NY | To Contribute to Chartiable Purposes. | $6,500 |
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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 | $4,500,423 | $310,591 | $289,861 | $178,857 | 25 | $286,587 | $307,317 | $260,675 |
| 2023 | $4,528,062 | $85,698 | $280,417 | $164,275 | 21 | $275,761 | $103,183 | $248,886 |
| 2022 | $4,767,249 | $47,298 | $295,215 | $196,425 | 19 | $295,215 | $95,113 | $243,506 |
| 2021 | $6,047,518 | $1,130,710 | $327,590 | $194,000 | 21 | $327,590 | $1,130,710 | — |
| 2020 | $5,188,224 | $149,627 | $326,332 | $206,000 | 35 | — | $99,981 | $235,008 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sydney D Holland Foundation reported a distributable amount of $261K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is available here. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Outdoor Outreach says its mission is to connect youth to the transformative power of the outdoors; La Jolla Country Day School says it prepares individuals for intellectual exploration, personal growth, and social responsibility; and Miriam’s House says its mission is to end homelessness by rebuilding lives and empowering vulnerable community members.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in education and social change. New Roads School describes itself as an independent K–12 school in Los Angeles serving a diverse community, while Visions Global Empowerment says it works to enable sustainable development through education, leadership, and technology.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $178,857. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $26,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $26,000 to Miriam’s House, $13,845 to La Jolla Country Day School, $12,500 to Promises 2 Kids Foundation, $12,000 to Outdoor Outreach, and $10,000 each to New Roads School, UC San Diego Stuart Collection, and Visions Global Empowerment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sydney Holland as chairman/founder; Felicia Alexander as secretary; Louise Stanger as president; John Wadas as treasurer/CEO; Shelby Stanger as marketing director; and Jonathan Elias and David Stone as board members.
The Sydney D Holland Foundation is led by John Wadas, Treasurer & CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Wadas
Treasurer & CEO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Louise Stanger
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sydney Holland
Chairman & Founder
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelby Stanger
Marketing Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2024)
David Stone
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Felicia Alexander
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Elias
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to John Wadas (Treasurer/CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Sydney D Holland Foundation
How much does The Sydney D Holland Foundation give each year?
The Sydney D Holland Foundation gave $179K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $164K across 21 grants.
What is The Sydney D Holland Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sydney D Holland Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,154, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sydney D Holland Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Sydney D Holland Foundation give grants?
The Sydney D Holland Foundation gives mostly in California: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (9%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (5 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and La Jolla, CA (2 grants).
Who are The Sydney D Holland Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sydney D Holland Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Miriam's House ($26,000), La Jolla Country Day School ($13,845) and Promises 2 Kids Foundation ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sydney D Holland Foundation?
The Sydney D Holland Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $287K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $261K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sydney D Holland Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available here. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sydney D Holland Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sydney D Holland Foundation's EIN?
The Sydney D Holland Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1237443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sydney D Holland 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Sydney D Holland Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sydney-d-holland-foundation-morg_5698e4ee96f34306bbc5f88941c84bc8
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