THE WILLIAM & MARGARET FERN HOLMES FAMILY FOUNDATION
Orange, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-3343041
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The William & Margaret Fern Holmes Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $1.4 million across six grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON'S RESEARCH
New York, NY
$2.1M
20%

California Youth Services
Laguna Hills, CA
$585.2K
6%

JF SHEA THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER INC FKA FRAN JOSWICK THERAP RIDING CTR INC
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$525K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$137.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$130K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WILLIAM & MARGARET FERN HOLMES FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE WILLIAM & MARGARET FERN HOLMES FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WILLIAM & MARGARET FERN HOLMES FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE WILLIAM & MARGARET FERN HOLMES FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE WILLIAM & MARGARET FERN HOLMES FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WILLIAM & MARGARET FERN HOLMES FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $138 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WILLIAM & MARGARET FERN HOLMES FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE WILLIAM & MARGARET FERN HOLMES FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WILLIAM & MARGARET FERN HOLMES FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE WILLIAM & MARGARET FERN HOLMES FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include THE MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON'S RESEARCH, California Youth Services, and JF SHEA THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER INC FKA FRAN JOSWICK THERAP RIDING CTR INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WILLIAM & MARGARET FERN HOLMES FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE WILLIAM & MARGARET FERN HOLMES FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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