Milton W and Betty M Holcombe Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 75-2570821 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
86% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Heritage Society | Central, SC | General | $100,000 |
| Winthrop University Foundation | Rock Hill, SC | 20K holcombe 4K steadley 4K hay scholarships | $100,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Whitefish, MT | General | $20,000 |
| Lawrence Chapel United Methodist | Central, SC | Church maint 10000cemetary fund 5000 | $15,000 |
| National Trust Historic Preservatio | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Tx Hill Cou | Kerrville, TX | Kerr county flood relief | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General | $8,000 |
| Salvation Army | Dallas, TX | General | $8,000 |
| Daughters of American Revolution | Washington, DC | Guardian trust 10000 | $6,000 |
| James F Byrnes Foundation | Columbia, SC | General | $5,000 |
| St Josephs Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General | $5,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | General | $5,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Central First Baptist Church | Central, SC | General | $4,000 |
| Pickens County Historical Society | Pickens, SC | Confederate cross project | $3,000 |
| Historic Old Pickens Foundation | Salem, SC | General | $3,000 |
| Old Pendleton District Sc Geneologi | Central, SC | General | $3,000 |
| National Museum of American Indian | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
| National Wwii Museum | New Orleans, LA | General | $2,000 |
| Richardson Womans Club | Richardson, TX | General | $1,000 |
| Alpine Ringers Handbell Choir | Whitefish, MT | General | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Pickens County | Liberty, SC | General | $1,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($11,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $328,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | $264,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $237,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611129349100916
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2570821
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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