The Holley Foundation
Historical FunderBirmingham, Michigan · EIN 38-6055168 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $17,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE HOLLEY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O CIBC NTC, 34901 WOODWARD AVENUE STE 200, BIRMINGHAM MI 48009 |
| Phone | 2485664794 |
| GRANTS@THEHOLLEYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | E-MAIL TRANSMISSION PREFERRED, USE OF THE COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATIONS COMMON GRANT APPLICATION PREFERRED. APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THE 501C3 LETTER |
| Deadlines | THE BOARD MEETS TWICE PER YEAR TO REVIEW AND APPROVE GRANTS, ONCE IN THE SPRING ONCE IN THE FALL. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS MADE FOR PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN, ESPECIALLY THE METRO-DETROIT AREA. ORGANIZATIONS/PROGRAMS LOCATED OUTSIDE SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN MUST BE SPONSORED BY AN INDIVIDAUL TRUSTEE WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH THE ORGANIZATION. |
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
22% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macc Development | Detroit, MI | To fund staff salaries | $40,000 |
| Read to a Child | Wellesley, MA | Read aloud mentoring - se village | $36,000 |
| Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program | Detroit, MI | Prep for success | $30,000 |
| Gleaners Comm Food Bank of Se Mich | Detroit, MI | Food donation | $20,000 |
| Autism Alliance of Mi | Southfield, MI | Watch me grow - se village | $20,000 |
| Central Detroit Christian Community | Detroit, MI | Birdies bookmobile | $20,000 |
| Insideout Literary Arts | Detroit, MI | Boggs writing, poem forum, carstons | $17,000 |
| Detroit Creativity Project | Venice, CA | The improv project programming | $14,000 |
| Community Foundation for Se Mich | Detroit, MI | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $198,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $177,515 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503019349100425
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6055168
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.