Private foundation · EIN 45-4089034 · Jupiter, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James and Nancy Holmgren Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $332K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$332K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lutheran Social ServicesSt Paul, MNGeneral use$135K
Holy Cross LutheranDuluth, MNGeneral use$35K
Best Christmas EverCloquet, MNGeneral use$20K
Salvation ArmyDuluth, MNGeneral use$15K
Duluth Area Chamber FoundationDuluth, MNGeneral use$12K
Water MissionNorth Charleston, SCGeneral use$10K
Union Gospel Mission DuluthDuluth, MNGeneral use$10K
Lighthouse Center for Vital LivingDuluth, MNGeneral use$10K
Life House DuluthDuluth, MNGeneral use$10K
Boys & Girls ClubDuluth, MNGeneral use$10K
Second Harvest Northern Lakes FoodDuluth, MNGeneral use$10K
FIRST Witness Child Advocacy CenterDuluth, MNGeneral use$10K
Valley Youth CenterDuluth, MNGeneral use$5,000
Duluth ElksDuluth, MNGeneral use$5,000
Northern Lights FoundationDuluth, MNGeneral use$5,000
Family Freedom CenterDuluth, MNGeneral use$5,000
Duluth Woman's ClubDuluth, MNGeneral use$5,000
Kids Closet of DuluthDuluth, MNGeneral use$4,000
Star of the North Maternity HomeDuluth, MNGeneral use$4,000
Greater Denfeld Foundation - M KeroDuluth, MNGeneral use$2,000
Two Harbors Area Food ShelfTwo Harbors, MNGeneral use$2,000
The Arc NorthlandDuluth, MNGeneral use$2,000
First UmcDuluth, MNGeneral use$2,000
Denfeld Girls Basketball Hoops ClubDuluth, MNGeneral use$2,000
St Louis River ExperienceDuluth, MNGeneral$1,000
Lake Superior Youth ChorusDuluth, MNGeneral use$1,000

By state: Minnesota 25 · South Carolina 1

About this foundation

James and Nancy Holmgren Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Jupiter, Florida, administered in care of James L Holmgren, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does James and Nancy Holmgren Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 James and Nancy Holmgren Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $332K across 26 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does James and Nancy Holmgren Foundation give?

Minnesota (25 grants), South Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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