The Hollis Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyShelburne, Vermont · EIN 36-7291510 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$152K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$500
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
72% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation | Middlebury, VT | Charitable | $131,291 |
| For the Love of Dogs | Waitsfield, VT | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Chittendon County | South Burlington, VT | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| North Country Animal League | Morrisville, VT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Shelburne Museum | Shelburne, VT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | Barre, VT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Gentle Giants | Phillips Ranch, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Hopeworks | Albuquerque, NM | Charitable | $500 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | Washington, DC | Charitable | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $500 |
| Vermont Pbs | Winooski, VT | Charitable | $500 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Charitable | $400 |
| Room to Read | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $300 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Charitable | $300 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Charitable | $200 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Charitable | $200 |
| Grey Muzzle Organization | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $200 |
| Habitat for Horses | Alvin, TX | Charitable | $200 |
| Happy Hooves Equine Rescue | Edwardsville, IL | Charitable | $200 |
| Humane Society US | Washington, DC | Charitable | $200 |
| Little Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue | New Oxford, PA | Charitable | $200 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $200 |
| League of Women Voters | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $152,091 | 29 |
| 2023 | $40,425 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202540579349100424
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7291510
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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