Private foundation · EIN 13-1946867 · Vero Beach, Florida

Holmes Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $60K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$60K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COGeneral$20K
Centaurus Monarch Community ScolarshipLouisville, COGeneral$15K
Cozy Coats for KidsBoulder, COGeneral$5,000
I Have a Dream FoundationBoulder, COGeneral$5,000
Procyon Strong FoundationShelton, CTGeneral$5,000
Colorado Outward Bound SchooLeadville, COGeneral$5,000
Volunteers of AmericaEden Praire, MNGeneral$5,000

By state: Colorado 5 · Connecticut 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Holmes Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Vero Beach, Florida, tax-exempt since 1940. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Holmes Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Holmes Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $60K across 7 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Holmes Foundation Inc give?

Colorado (5 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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