Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 36-7368506 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$902K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$18.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JEROME J DOROTHY H HOLZ FAMILY FOUN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 487, HALES CORNERS WI 53130 |
| Phone | 4147682347 |
| HOLZFAMILYFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF APPLICANT ORGANIZATION. NAME OF ANY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. PURPOSE FOR REQUEST. AMOUNT REQUESTED, AMOUNT RECEIVED FROM THE HOLZ FAMILY FOUNDATION IN THE PRIOR YEAR, AND OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING. TAX EXEMPT STATUS. GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS. FIT TO HOLZ FAMILY FOUNDATION GRANT GIVING FOCUS. CONFIRMATION OF EMPLOYMENT INCLUSION. FUNDRAISING INFORMATION AND ORGANIZATION BUDGET. ORGANIZATIONS ARE ASKED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH APPLICATIONS; A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROGRAM, PROGRAM BUDGET, PRIOR YEAR GRANT REPORT, DOCUMENTATION CONFIRMING TAX EXEMPT STATUS, AND MOST RECENT 990 FORMS. |
| Deadlines | COMPLETED GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED BETWEEN JANUARY 1ST AND MAY 1ST IN EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO OPERATING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. APPLICANT ORGANIZATIONS MUST CONFIRM STATUS AS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THAT COMPLIES WITH ALL LAWS AND REGULATIONS PROHIBITING EMPLOYMENT OR OTHER DISCRIMINATION. APPLICANT ORGANIZATIONS MUST AFFIRM A COMMITMENT NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY EMPLOYEE, APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT, CUSTOMER, VOLUNTEER OR ANY PERSON ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES BY THEIR ORGANIZATION BECAUSE OF AGE, RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, HANDICAP, SEX, PHYSICAL CONDITION, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY, GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. GRANTS ARE NOT MADE TO INDIVIDUALS. GRANTS ARE NOT MADE FOR GENERAL FUND RAISING, DEFICIT FINANCING, OR LOANS. GRANTS ARE NOT MADE FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES. GRANTS ARE NOT MADE TO LABOR OR POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS. |
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
5% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Wisconsin wonders campaign | $250,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | West Milwaukee, WI | Emergency food program | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Education programming | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee Pbs | Milwaukee, WI | Antiques roadshow and daniel tiger's neighborhood underwriting | $40,000 |
| Zachariah's Acres Inc | Brookfield, WI | Accessability improvements for site residence | $35,000 |
| Children's Dyslexia Centers Inc - Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Tutoring programs | $30,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | Scholarship program | $30,000 |
| Hales Corners Library | Hales Corners, WI | Meeting room upgrade | $25,000 |
| Hales Corners Fire Department | Hales Corners, WI | Protective equipment | $20,000 |
| Hales Corners | Hales Corners, WI | 4Th of july celebration | $20,000 |
| Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity | Milwaukee, WI | Affordable housing and critical home repairs | $20,000 |
| United Community Center | Milwaukee, WI | Volunteer corps | $20,000 |
| Vision Forward Association | Milwaukee, WI | Children's program | $20,000 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Animal ambassador program | $20,000 |
| City of Muskego | Muskego, WI | Conservation land management | $15,000 |
| Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens | Hales Corners, WI | K-12 plant science and environmmental education | $15,000 |
| Milwaukee Domes Alliance | Milwaukee, WI | Field trip programs | $15,000 |
| Teens Grow Greens Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Skill-Building employement programs | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association | Madison, WI | Talent for tomorrow program | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Mentoring program and expansion | $10,000 |
| City on a Hill Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Educational access and family stability programs | $10,000 |
| Hales Corners Police Department | Hales Corners, WI | Traffic safety equipment | $10,000 |
| Hope Center Inc | Waukesha, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Supportive services programming | $10,000 |
| Kinship Mke Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Nourish program | $10,000 |
| Penfield Children's Center | Milwaukee, WI | Birth to 3 programs | $10,000 |
| Silver Spring Neighborhood Center | Milwaukee, WI | Food security support | $10,000 |
| Whitnall Youth Baseball and Fastpitch | Hales Corners, WI | Schoetz park projects | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Hero Outdoors | Delafield, WI | Education and outreach programs | $10,000 |
| Ko-Thi Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Sankofa power hour tutoring program | $6,500 |
| Acts Community Development Corporation | Milwaukee, WI | Homeownership program | $5,000 |
| Artists Working in Education Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Truck studio program | $5,000 |
| Audio & Braile Literacy Enhancement | Milwaukee, WI | Braile transcription program | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, PA | Spark early literacy program | $5,000 |
| Chosen Inc of Wisconsin | Waukesha, WI | Equip, engage, encourage: foster care program | $5,000 |
| College Possible Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | College access program | $5,000 |
| Gps Education Partners Inc | Waukesha, WI | Education center and youth aprenticeship program | $5,000 |
| Hebron Housing Services | Pewaukee, WI | Operating support for women and family shelter | $5,000 |
| Kids Matter Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Fostering healing program | $5,000 |
| Malaika Early Learning Center | Milwaukee, WI | Excellence in early childhood education program | $5,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Highschool and university visoin screening program | $5,000 |
| Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | Summer camp program | $5,000 |
| St Francis Children's Center | Milwaukee, WI | Early childhood education program | $5,000 |
| Walker's Point Youth and Family Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Emergency shelter for vulnerable youth | $5,000 |
| Project Concern of Cudahy-St Francis Inc | Cudahy, WI | Food and personal care items | $4,000 |
| Tosa Cares Inc | Wauwatosa, WI | Rooted in care program | $3,500 |
| The Women's Center | Waukesha, WI | Emergency shelter | $3,000 |
| Catch a Lift Fund | Timonium, MD | Operations | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Downtown Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Homeless outreach coordinator program | $2,500 |
| Tbey Arts Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | After-School arts education programs | $2,500 |
| Secure Futures Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Financial education | $2,000 |
| Franklin Public Library Foundation | Franklin, WI | 2026 great decisions discussion series | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $902,500 | 52 |
| 2023 | $880,382 | 65 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512769349100611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7368506
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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