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Lester and Cathy Holze JR Foundation

EIN 84-6829113 · IL · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$100 Funds in IL, TX, MO +20
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Lester and Cathy Holze JR Foundation based in IL paid 79 grants totaling $46.4K to 79 organizations across 23 states. Individual grants ranged from $25 to $10.3K, with a median of $100. Its largest recipients included St Thomas More Catholic Church, IL Firefighter's Association Founda, and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4-C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$12,613
Giving (latest yr)
$46,374
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
79
Median grant
$100
Recipients
79
States reached
23
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • St Thomas More Catholic Church$10,320
  • IL Firefighter's Association Founda$5,250
  • Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4-C$4,200
  • Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 14-$4,000
  • Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 41-$2,500

Where grants went

  • Illinois$32,421 · 20 grants
  • Texas$2,620 · 4 grants
  • Missouri$2,439 · 4 grants
  • Virginia$2,052 · 9 grants
  • Maryland$1,170 · 3 grants
  • Florida$1,001 · 5 grants

Grants Paid (79)

St Thomas More Catholic Church
Elgin, IL
To support the operating costs of mass and of providing spiritual guidance.
$10,320
IL Firefighter's Association Founda
Glen Carbon, IL
To offer training and support to firefighters across the state, helping prepare them for when an emergency happens.
$5,250
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4-C
Hillside, IL
To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation.
$4,200
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 14-
Geneva, IL
To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation.
$4,000
St Edward Central Catholic High Sch
Elgin, IL
To nurture the discipleship of Jesus Christ and to promote excellence in education. To enable its students to develop lifelong skills and abilities that will help them become emphatic, responsible and productive citizens.
$2,500
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 41-
Springfield, IL
To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation.
$2,500
Paradisus Dei
Houston, TX
To help families discover the superabundant graces God wants to give them to become witnesses to His love.
$2,020
Diocese of Rockford
Rockford, IL
To proclaim the Good News of salvation in word and deed, putting ourselves at God's service in turning human hears, attitudes, values and structures to the Reign of God.
$1,200
Children International
Kansas City, MO
To invest in the lives of children and youth, build the healthy environments they need to thrive, and empower them to create lasting change in their own lives and communities to end poverty.
$1,089
Logan University Inc
Chesterfield, MO
A diverse and engaging community committed to excellence in health sciences, education and service.
$1,000
National Center for Homeopathy
Clarksburg, MD
To help people be healthy by providing education and building awareness while advocating for increased access to homeopathy.
$1,000
National Vaccine Information Center
Sterling, VA
To promote and encourage the health and welfare of American children and adults through its research and education-oriented programs to prevent vaccine injuries and deaths and to assist individuals (both children and adults) who have been vaccine injured.
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Lester and Cathy Holze JR Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Lester and Cathy Holze JR Foundation reported 79 itemized grants totaling $46.4K. Individual grants ranged from $25 to $10.3K (median $100).

Recent recipients include St Thomas More Catholic Church, IL Firefighter's Association Founda, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4-C, among 79 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Lester and Cathy Holze JR Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Lester and Cathy Holze JR Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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