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The Hollyhock Foundation

The Hollyhock Foundation

New York, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
54-2091336
Family Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Logo for "The Hollyhock Foundation"

The Hollyhock Foundation

New York, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
54-2091336
Family Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2003

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Hollyhock Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in California, New York, and Pennsylvania, with total grants paid amounting to $35.7 million in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The Hollyhock Foundation seeks to create a more just world through investments in education, journalism, and the environment.
Total Funding Given

$35.7M

2024
Grantees funded
65
Multi-year grantees
65%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

53

Median 1st year grant
$250K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
R
Robert Karr
Board Member
J
James Karr
Board Member
S
Suzanne Karr
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Hollyhock Foundation?
No. The Hollyhock Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Hollyhock Foundation give?
The Hollyhock Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. 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 Hollyhock Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Hollyhock Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $250 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Hollyhock Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Hollyhock Foundation awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $35.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Hollyhock Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Hollyhock Foundation awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, UNCOMMON SCHOOLS INC, and ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Hollyhock Foundation?
The Hollyhock Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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