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Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation is a private corporation based in MOUNT VERNON, IA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. It holds total assets of $25.7M. Annual income is reported at $9.5M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa and Minnesota. According to available records, Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $6.5M, with a median grant of $239K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.9M in 2021 to $984K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $2.4M distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $508K, with an average award of $270K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Iowa and Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$62K
Median Grant
$233K
Average Grant
$231K
Largest Grant
$496K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IA, MN.
Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation has distributed a total of $6.5M across 24 grants. The median grant size is $239K, with an average of $270K. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $508K.
Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation is headquartered in MOUNT VERNON, IA. While based in IA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristen J Wilcox | TREASURER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/NEW | $57K | $0 | $57K |
| Mary A Blythe | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan H Mccurry | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Curtis L Blythe | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$6.5M
Average Grant
$270K
Median Grant
$239K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$240K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Iowa Historical SocietyREHABILITATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS & MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION | Williamsburg, IA | $238K | 2024 |
| University Of Iowa FoundationFUNDING OF COMPREHENSIVE CANCER TREATMENT | Iowa City, IA | $506K | 2024 |
| Grinnell CollegeFUNDING OF A GLOBAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR GRINNELL STUDENTS | Grinnell, IA | $240K | 2024 |
| Presbyterian Homes FoundationFUNDING OF AN AUDITORIUM & WELLNESS PROJECT | Roseville, MN | $130K | 2023 |