Private foundation · EIN 87-4054355 · Burlington, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Michael M Holt Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $193K total, median $34K. 60% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$193K
Median grant
$34K
Stays in NC
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Burlington SchoolBurlington, NCRestricted and general funding$101K
Episcopal High SchoolAlexandria, VARestriced and general funding$54K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchBurlington, NCGeneral and restricted funding$34K
Breakthrough T1dNew York, NYUnrestricted$2,500
Davidson CollegeDavidson, NCRestricted and general funding$2,000

By state: North Carolina 3 · Virginia 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Michael M Holt Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Burlington, North Carolina, administered in care of Michael M Holt, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Michael M Holt Family Foundation 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 Michael M Holt Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $193K across 5 grants, a median of $34K.

Where does Michael M Holt Family Foundation give?

North Carolina (3 grants), Virginia (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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