The William & Margaret Fern Holmes Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOrange, California · EIN 26-3343041 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$175,000
Total assets$32.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $175,000 and $435,000.
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
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Parkinson's research | $435,000 |
| Usc Roski Eye Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Supporting progressive programs of eye research, education, and patient care. | $435,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Capistrano Valley | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Help young people reach their full potential as productive and responsible caring individuals | $175,000 |
| California Youth Services | Laguna Hills, CA | Mental health treatment, alcohol, drug abuse, and delinquency prevention | $175,000 |
| Jf Shea Therapeutic Riding Center | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Provide therapeutic horseback riding for the disabled. | $175,000 |
| Rotary Club of San Juan Capistrano | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Support the community of san juan capistrano | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,415,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $1,400,700 | 7 |
| 2023 | $1,265,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642159349100214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3343041
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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