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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. Total assets have grown from $270K in 2011 to $24.5M in 2023. 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. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. 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.
| 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 Giving
$1.2M
Total Assets
$24.5M
Fair Market Value
$32.4M
Net Worth
$24.5M
Grants Paid
$984K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$769K
Distribution Amount
$1.5M
Total: $23.5M
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 |
COUNCIL BLFS, IA
MUSCATINE, IA
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA