The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family
The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family is a private foundation based in Hartford, Wisconsin. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations for purposes including medical research and care, food assistance, research, community health, education, and the arts.
The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family at a glance
In short: The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family gave $649K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $648,850
- +272.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,346
- +139.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,530,179
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6545 Donegal Road, Hartford, WI 53027-8829
Phone: (262) 673-0807
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mayo Clinic Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $640K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 44 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant-dollar shares by recipient state were Minnesota, 46%; Wisconsin, 37%; Nebraska, 15%; California, 1%; and New York, 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family gives
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 108% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 212% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 (2023) to $649K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $649K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Foundation Rochester, MN | To fund the advancement of research and medical care | $300,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Madison, WI | Food for Less Fortunate | $100,000 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | Food for Less Fortunate | $100,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | Research | $80,000 |
| Columbus Community Hospital Columbus, NE | Support for Community Hospital | $20,000 |
| Holy Hill National Shrine Hubertus, WI | Maintenance of Basilica and Support of Religious Experience | $10,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center Milwaukee, WI | Sponsor for Student Education | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission Milwaukee, WI | Food and Clothing for Less Fortunate | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Quilt Museum Cedarburg, WI | Support of Arts and Tradition | $5,000 |
| Marta Eliza Miller Foundation Studio City, CA | To Create Support and Education for Scoliosis Awareness | $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 | $4,530,179 | $348,869 | $681,458 | $648,850 | 14 | $650,743 | $329,030 | $306,305 |
| 2024 | $4,862,495 | $408,759 | $204,640 | $174,000 | 9 | $179,395 | $385,963 | $297,331 |
| 2023 | $4,655,749 | $157,446 | $172,910 | $150,000 | 1 | $150,000 | $131,726 | $280,459 |
| 2022 | $4,668,533 | $462,809 | $341,420 | $311,950 | 11 | $314,150 | $439,854 | $285,580 |
| 2021 | $4,556,804 | $273,675 | $279,188 | $256,000 | 9 | $258,100 | $250,663 | $315,474 |
| 2020 | $4,676,409 | $104,490 | $348,230 | $326,800 | 8 | — | $84,103 | $274,135 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family reported a distributable amount of $306K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including medical research and care, food assistance, research, community health, environmental education, religion, arts and culture, and youth development.
Among its grantees, the University of Nebraska Foundation says its mission is to grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. Columbus Community Hospital says its mission is to improve the health of the communities it serves. Urban Ecology Center says it connects people in cities to nature and each other. The Museum of Wisconsin Art says it celebrates the value, diversity, and uniqueness of Wisconsin’s visual arts and artists.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $648,850. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $300,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $300,000 to Mayo Clinic Foundation for research and medical care, $100,000 each to Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin for food assistance, and $80,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation for research. Other grants included $20,000 to Columbus Community Hospital and $10,000 each to Holy Hill National Shrine, Urban Ecology Center, and Milwaukee Rescue Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Verne A. Holoubek as president, Carol A. Holoubek as vice president, and Sara Holoubek as treasurer.
The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family is led by Verne A. Holoubek, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Verne A. Holoubek
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol A. Holoubek
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Holoubek
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Vander Heiden (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Terri & Verne Holoubek Family
How much does The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family give each year?
The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family gave $649K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $174K across 9 grants.
What is The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family's typical grant size?
The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $46,346, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family give grants?
The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family's top state is Minnesota, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (37%) and Nebraska (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (4 grants).
Does The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family's largest grantees?
The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family's largest 2025 grantees include Mayo Clinic Foundation ($300,000), Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin ($100,000) and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family?
The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $651K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $306K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including medical research and care, food assistance, research, community health, environmental education, religion, arts and culture, and youth development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Terri & Verne Holoubek Family's EIN?
The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4002202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Terri & Verne Holoubek Family 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 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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