The HollyJolly Foundation concentrates its giving on arts and culture organizations while also making sizable gifts to education/ youth-service causes. Grants are large and unrestricted or general-use, suggesting a preference for flexible, core support to a small number of mid-sized nonprofits, often in the Northeastern US (e.g., Nantucket). The foundation appears to prioritize sustaining artistic institutions and mission-driven programs rather than funding many small projects.
Highly concentrated: very few, large grants (three grants totaling ~$770k) that are general-purpose or unrestricted. The foundation favors sizable, single awards to organizations rather than many small or targeted project grants.
Hollyjolly Foundation Inc makes some of its clearest commitments through unrestricted support for arts and culture. The largest recent grant in the data is a $292,000 general purpose grant to The Labelle Foundation Inc in Los Angeles, followed by a $250,000 general purpose grant to Rescue Life in Palm Beach Gardens. Those awards fit a broader pattern of giving sizable, flexible grants to a relatively small set of nonprofits rather than spreading dollars widely across many projects. Arts and cultural institutions appear repeatedly in the recent record. Theatre Workshop at Nantucket received both a $228,720 general use grant in 2024 and a $68,000 general use grant in 2023, showing continued support over multiple years. Other large grants also go to organizations that serve animals, health, education, and youth-related needs, including American Humane, Utah Film Center, and Nova Southeastern. The foundation’s approach is program-agnostic in form but selective in recipients, with grants often labeled general purpose or general use. That combination points to a funder that emphasizes organizational flexibility and operating stability for mid-sized nonprofits.
Arts and culture is the most visible thread in the recent grants. Theatre Workshop at Nantucket received $228,720 for general use in 2024, and Utah Film Center received $157,577 for general use the same year. The Labelle Foundation Inc also appears multiple times, with a $292,000 general purpose grant in 2025 and a $129,090 general use grant in 2023. The foundation also supports animal-related work. New England Animal Sanctuary Inc received $180,035 for general use in 2023, while American Humane received $100,095 in 2024 and $90,000 in 2023. A third line of giving reaches health and youth-serving organizations: U Miami Hospital - Dr Correa Oncology received $150,008 in 2025, and Nova Southeastern received $115,000 in 2024.
Typical grant size sits in the $15,000 to $75,286 range, with a median of $50,000 and a 75th percentile of $75,286. The recent record also includes several six-figure awards, so the distribution is tilted toward a smaller number of larger grants. Recipients appear across multiple years, including Theatre Workshop at Nantucket, Rescue Life, Labelle Foundation Inc, and American Humane, which suggests repeat support rather than one-time only funding. Hollyjolly Foundation Inc is a regular funder and does not make program-related investments. The grants are generally labeled general use or general purpose, indicating flexible support rather than project-specific funding.
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$2.9M
$1.6M
$2.3M
Most grants fall between $15K and $75K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$75K
About 10% of grants go to recipients in FL.
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Notable grantees: THE LABELLE FOUNDATION INC, RESCUE LIFE, THEATRE WORKSHOP AT NANTUCKET
Grantmaking is national, and every recent grant in the dataset goes to a U.S. recipient. California is the top state by grant count, with Los Angeles appearing more than once through The Labelle Foundation Inc and San Mateo through Addiction Education Society Inc. Other repeated locations include Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Nantucket, Massachusetts; and Washington, DC. New York recipients account for 10% of grants, but the giving reaches well beyond the HQ state, including recipients in Utah, Connecticut, Virginia, Washington, and Maine.
The recent record is heaviest in arts and culture, especially organizations that can use general operating support. It also includes animal-related nonprofits and a smaller set of health, education, and youth-serving organizations. Several grants are described as general use or general purpose, which points to flexible support across these areas.
The typical grant size is $15,000 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $75,286 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants also include awards above $100,000, so the foundation makes a mix of mid-sized and larger grants.
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeat support for several recipients across multiple years, including Theatre Workshop at Nantucket, Rescue Life, Labelle Foundation Inc, and American Humane. That pattern suggests the foundation often renews support rather than giving only once.
California is the top state by grant count. Recent grants there include multiple awards to Los Angeles and San Mateo recipients, while the overall distribution also reaches Florida, Massachusetts, Washington, DC, Connecticut, and other U.S. locations.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESCUE LIFE | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $175,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| STETSON UNIVERSITY | DELAND, FL | $130,033 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| THEATRE WORKSHOP OF NANTUCKET | NANTUCKET, MA | $100,004 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| THE LABELLE FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| ADDICTION EDUCATION SOCIETY INC | SAN MATEO, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| MELANOMA RESEARCH ALLIANCE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $99,935 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $65,167 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| FURRY FRIENDS PALM BEACH | JUPITER, FL | $64,974 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| HELP HOME SAFE | LAKE WORTH, FL | $55,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| AMERICAN HORSE TRIALS FOUNDATION | SOUTHWICK, MA | $50,008 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| WEST POINT ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES | WEST POINT, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER | GRASSY KEY, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| NEW ENGLAND ANIMAL SANCTUARY | BUXTON, ME | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| UCSF MICHELLE ARKIN RESEARCH LAB FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| PALM BEACH ZOO & CONSERVATION SOCIETY | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| INNERSCIENCE RESEARCH FUND | LACEY, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK - WINTER BALL | NEW YORK, NY | $21,650 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $19,800 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| LIFE - LADY IN RED GALA 2026 | MANALAPAN, FL | $17,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| LIFE - LADY IN RED GALA | MANALAPAN, FL | $17,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION | PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| CORAL RESTORATION FOUNDATION | TAVERNIER, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| AMERICAN HUMANE SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| NEUROENDOCRINE TUMOR RESEARCH FOUNDATION | QUINCY, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| OCEANA | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | LUTZ, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| 1000 FRIENDS OF FLORIDA | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| TOM COUGHLIN JAY FUND - CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN GALA | JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| PILOTS TO THE RESCUE | MERRIFIELD, VA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| NANTUCKET CONSERVATION FOUNDATION | NANTUCKET, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| THE LORD'S PLACE | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| SARAH RAMSEY STRONG FUND INC | MANCHESTER, VT | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| THE MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION | NANTUCKET, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| OUR HOUSE NANTUCKET | NANTUCKET, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION | NANTUCKET, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| THE FRICK COLLECTION - CONTRIBUTING YOUNG FELLOW MEMBERSHIP - LUTES AND SCO | NEW YORK, NY | $1,948 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| SAFAR GLOBAL FOUNDATION | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $800 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| THE LABELLE FOUNDATION INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $292,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| RESCUE LIFE | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $250,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| U MIAMI HOSPITAL - DR CORREA ONCOLOGY | CORAL GABLES, FL | $150,008 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| DIABETES NETWORK OF ARIZONA | GLIBERT, AZ | $100,098 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| ADDICTION EDUCATION SOCIETY INC | SAN MATEO, CA | $100,002 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| HOPE FOR DEPRESSION | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| AMERICA'S VETDOGS | SMITHTOWN, NY | $99,901 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| ELIZABETH GREGORY HOME | SEATTLE, WA | $99,901 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $75,286 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
| FILLING IN THE BLANKS | NORWALK, CT | $75,286 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT |
RESCUE LIFE
$175,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
THEATRE WORKSHOP OF NANTUCKET
$100,004GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
THE LABELLE FOUNDATION
$100,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
FURRY FRIENDS PALM BEACH
$64,974GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
HELP HOME SAFE
$55,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
WEST POINT ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES
$50,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
NEW ENGLAND ANIMAL SANCTUARY
$50,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
UCSF MICHELLE ARKIN RESEARCH LAB FUND
$50,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
PALM BEACH ZOO & CONSERVATION SOCIETY
$30,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
INNERSCIENCE RESEARCH FUND
$25,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK - WINTER BALL
$21,650GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
LIFE - LADY IN RED GALA 2026
$17,500GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
LIFE - LADY IN RED GALA
$17,500GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL
$10,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
THE SALVATION ARMY
$10,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
TOM COUGHLIN JAY FUND - CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN GALA
$10,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
PILOTS TO THE RESCUE
$10,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
SARAH RAMSEY STRONG FUND INC
$5,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
THE FRICK COLLECTION - CONTRIBUTING YOUNG FELLOW MEMBERSHIP - LUTES AND SCO
$1,948GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
SAFAR GLOBAL FOUNDATION
$800GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
THE LABELLE FOUNDATION INC
$292,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
RESCUE LIFE
$250,000GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
U MIAMI HOSPITAL - DR CORREA ONCOLOGY
$150,008GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
DIABETES NETWORK OF ARIZONA
$100,098GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
AMERICA'S VETDOGS
$99,901GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT