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Private foundation · EIN 26-1507285

Hollenstein Ross Family Foundation

Bryn Mawr, PA

Hollenstein Ross Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bryn Mawr, PA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $577K in grants and contributions paid across 31 grants, with $27.7M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Philadelphia Zoo, Paws and Numotion Foundation.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PAEducational$100,000
PawsPhiladelphia, PAAnimal Welfare$50,000
Numotion FoundationMontgomeryville, PAHealth Care$50,000
Cambodia Rural StudentsNorth MelborneEducational$50,000
Educational Law CenterPhiladelphia, PAEducational$30,000
Welcoming CenterPhiladelphia, PAEducational$25,000
Share Food ProgramPhiladelphia, PAFood for the Needy$25,000
PawsPhiladelphia, PAAnimal Welfare$25,000
1 Love 4 AnimalsSoutheastern, PAPrevention of Cruelty to Animals$25,000
Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PAEducational$25,000
Educational Law CenterPhiladelphia, PAEducational$20,000
Numotion FoundationSharon Hill, PAPrevention of Cruelty to Animals$20,000
South Bronx UnitedBronx, NYEducational$17,500
Src FoundationNorristown, PACommunity Support$15,000
The Spayed ClubSharon Hill, PAPrevention of Cruelty to Animals$15,000
JchaiBryn Mawr, PAIndependent Living$10,000
1 Love 4 AnimalsSoutheastern, PAPrevention of Cruelty to Animals$10,000
Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PAEducational$10,000
A Better Chance in Lower MerionArdmore, PAEducational$10,000
AsapPhiladelphia, PAAfter School Activities for Students$10,000
Trustees of the Univ of PennPhiladelphia, PAEducational$6,000
Issue OneWashington, DCProtect Democracy$5,000
WhyyPhiladelphia, PAPublic Television$5,000
Upstate Foundation for the BarbaraSyracuse, NYPatient Care and Education$5,000
Trustees of the Univ of PennPhiladelphia, PAEducational$5,000

The 25 largest of 31 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Hollenstein Ross Family Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Hollenstein Ross Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Hollenstein Ross Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $577,200 in grants and contributions paid (31 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Hollenstein Ross Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Philadelphia Zoo (PA), $100K, Paws (PA), $50K, Numotion Foundation (PA), $50K, Cambodia Rural Students, $50K and Educational Law Center (PA), $30K.