Holden Family Foundation
Historical FunderMinnetonka, Minnesota · EIN 41-1774925 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $600 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARY LOU HOLDEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 4835 SPRING CIRCLE, MINNETONKA MN 55345 |
| Phone | 9529355267 |
| Form and materials | FORMAL OR INFORMAL LETTER AND BROCHURE OR OTHER INFORMATION ON CHARITY. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
35% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $5,500 |
| Community Emergency Service | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $4,650 |
| The Food Group | New Hope, MN | General donation | $4,650 |
| Lutheran Social Service of Mn | St Paul, MN | General donation | $3,800 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $3,600 |
| Wounded Warriors Family Support | Omaha, NE | General donation | $3,500 |
| Dav Charitable Service Trust | Cold Spring, KY | General donation | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General donation | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $3,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Chanhassen, MN | General donation | $2,800 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | General donation | $2,700 |
| Metro Hope Ministries | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $2,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | General donation | $1,600 |
| Simpson Housing Services | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $1,600 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $1,400 |
| Alexandra House Inc | Blaine, MN | General donation | $1,200 |
| Can Do Canines | New Hope, MN | General donation | $1,200 |
| Help at Your Door | Roseville, MN | General donation | $1,200 |
| National Alliance on Mental Health | Arlington, VA | General donation | $1,200 |
| People Reaching Out to People | Eden Prairie, MN | General donation | $1,200 |
| Interfaith Outreach | Plymouth, MN | General donation | $1,150 |
| Metro Meals on Wheels | Minneapolis, MN | General donation | $600 |
| San Franciso Achievers | San Francisco, CA | General donation | $500 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, TN | General donation | $500 |
| Citizens for Humane Action | Columbus, OH | General donation | $350 |
| Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County | Golden Valley, MN | General donation | $300 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | Santa Paula, CA | General donation | $300 |
| Eric James Benson Foundation | Shorewood, MN | General donation | $300 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($2,200). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $58,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1774925
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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