Private foundation · Colleyville, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Graham and Carolyn Holloway
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 13 totaling $110K
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $7,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County · plus 66 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $792K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $914K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $792K | $110K | 13 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Carolyn G HollowayTrustee
- Valerie Holloway SkinnerChair of boa
- Susan Holloway WardTrustee emer
- Elizabeth Holloway HeimburgerTrustee emer
- Ellen WardTreasurer
- Susan Heimburger WestSecretary
- Jacob SkinnerTrustee
- Cresson HauglandVice chair o
- Scott HollowayTrustee
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Workforce development
- Mentorship
- Educat and emplower young girls
- Support for the arts
- Social services
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner to Corner | Nashville, Davidson County | Workforce development | $15K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Nashville, Davidson County | Mentorship | $12K |
| Catholic Charities of Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Workforce development | $10K |
| Creative Girls Rock | Nashville, Davidson County | Educat and emplower young girls | $10K |
| Friends Life Community | Nashville, Davidson County | Workforce development | $10K |
| Project Return | Nashville, Davidson County | Workforce development | $10K |
| Cafe Momentum Nashville | Hermitage, Davidson County | Workforce development | $7,500 |
| Pencil Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Workforce development | $7,500 |
| Rejoice School of Ballet | Nashville, Davidson County | Support for the arts | $7,000 |
| Dymon in the Rough | Nashville, Davidson County | Mentorship | $5,000 |
| Find Design | Nashville, Davidson County | Mentorship | $5,000 |
| Harvest Hands Community Development | Nashville, Davidson County | Workforce development | $5,000 |
| Saddle Up | Franklin, Williamson County | Social services | $5,000 |