Eric Holby Animal Welfare Foundation
Historical FunderElburn, Illinois · EIN 36-4295716 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $700 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Eric R Holby |
|---|---|
| Address | 43W510 Tall Oaks Trail, Elburn IL 60019 |
| Phone | 6307508333 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER OF REQUEST DETAILING THE ORGANIZATION'S NEED AND USAGE OF THE CONTRIBUTION. ALSO, A COPY OF THIER IRS 501(c)(3) EXEMPTION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | BEFORE OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | AWARDS WILL BE CONSIDERED ONLY FOR THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS AND ENVIORNMENT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabbys Place | Ringoes, NJ | Program Support | $8,000 |
| C & W Rustic Hollow Shelter | Nashua, IA | Program Support | $6,750 |
| Longhopes Donkey Shelter | Bennett, CO | Program Support | $2,500 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Nairobi, KE | Program Support | $2,000 |
| The Mower County Humane Society | Austin, MN | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Beavers Wetlands & Wildlife | Dolgeville, NY | Program Support | $1,500 |
| Cat Care Society | Lakewood, CO | Program Support | $1,500 |
| Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center | Divide, CO | Program Support | $1,500 |
| Dumb Friends League | Denver, CO | Program Support | $1,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Program Support | $1,500 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Med | Washington, DC | Program Support | $1,500 |
| International Wolf Center | Ely, MN | Program Support | $1,500 |
| The Hermitage Cat Shelter | Tuscon, AZ | Program Support | $1,500 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Anderson Humane | South Elgin, IL | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Cat Nap from the Heart | La Grange Park, IL | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Felines and Canines | Chicago, IL | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Valley of the Kings | Sharon, WI | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Harmony House for Cats | Chicago, IL | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Leech Lake Legacy | Cass Lake, MN | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Naperville Humane Society | Naperville, IL | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Wolf Hollow | Friday Harbor, WA | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Orphans of the Storm | Riverwoods, IL | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Purrfect Pals | Arlington, WA | Program Support | $1,000 |
| West Suburban Humane Society | Downers Grove, IL | Program Support | $1,000 |
| The Anti-Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of The United States | Washington, DC | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Cozumel Humane Society | San Miguel De Cozume, MX | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | Program Support | $750 |
| Cat Depot | Sarasota, FL | Program Support | $700 |
| Alaska Raptor Center | Sitka, AK | Program Support | $500 |
| Alley Cat Allies | Bethesda, MD | Program Support | $500 |
| Tails Humane Society | Dekalb, IL | Program Support | $500 |
| Animal Friends Alliance | Fort Collins, CO | Program Support | $500 |
| The Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | Program Support | $300 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Program Support | $300 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY | Program Support | $300 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Program Support | $300 |
| Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $100 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($1,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,500 | 42 |
| 2023 | $45,100 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542269349100234
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4295716
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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