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Private foundation · EIN 36-7291510

The Hollis Family Foundation

Shelburne, VT

The Hollis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Shelburne, VT. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $152K in grants and contributions paid across 29 grants. It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Vermont Community Foundation, For the Love of Dogs and Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

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 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Vermont Community FoundationMiddlebury, VTCharitable$131,291
For the Love of DogsWaitsfield, VTCharitable$4,500
Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MACharitable$2,000
Humane Society of Chittendon CountySouth Burlington, VTCharitable$1,500
Shelburne FarmsShelburne, VTCharitable$1,500
Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GACharitable$1,000
North Country Animal LeagueMorrisville, VTCharitable$1,000
PetaNorfolk, VACharitable$1,000
Shelburne MuseumShelburne, VTCharitable$1,000
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FLCharitable$1,000
Vermont FoodbankBarre, VTCharitable$1,000
Gentle GiantsPhillips Ranch, CACharitable$500
HopeworksAlbuquerque, NMCharitable$500
Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineWashington, DCCharitable$500
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALCharitable$500
Vermont PbsWinooski, VTCharitable$500
American Indian College FundDenver, COCharitable$400
Room to ReadSan Francisco, CACharitable$300
St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SDCharitable$300
AspcaNew York, NYCharitable$200
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTCharitable$200
Grey Muzzle OrganizationRaleigh, NCCharitable$200
Habitat for HorsesAlvin, TXCharitable$200
Happy Hooves Equine RescueEdwardsville, ILCharitable$200
Humane Society USWashington, DCCharitable$200

The 25 largest of 29 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Hollis Family Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, The Hollis Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Hollis Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $152,091 in grants and contributions paid (29 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Hollis Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Vermont Community Foundation (VT), $131K, For the Love of Dogs (VT), $4.5K, Dana Farber Cancer Institute (MA), $2K, Humane Society of Chittendon County (VT), $1.5K and Shelburne Farms (VT), $1.5K.