Holson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlenview, Illinois · EIN 36-4332846 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$70K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ragsdale | Lake Forest, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General support | $7,500 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $7,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $7,500 |
| Take the Lead | Watertown, NY | General support | $7,500 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Dance Works Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| First Tee Time of Greater Chicago | Glenview, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Christ Church of Lake Forest | Lake Forest, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| Riverside Preparatory Academy | Gainesville, GA | General support | $2,500 |
| Santa Fe Opera | Santa Fe, NM | General support | $2,500 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $63,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $53,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601669349100700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4332846
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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