Holthues Trust
Muscatine, Iowa · EIN 421466786 · Private foundation
Holthues Trust is a Iowa-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.0M in annual giving against $22.9M in assets. This page documents the 378 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Holthues Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.
What Holthues Trust funds
Holthues Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include disabled, women girls, youth pop.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Holthues Trust, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa Foundation MUSEUM OF ART & SWANSON CHAIR AT HANCHER | Iowa City, IA | $350K | 2019 |
| Muscatine Center for Social Action Domestic Violence | Muscatine, IA | $155K | 2021 |
| Center for Victims of Torture Operating | St Paul, MN | $150K | 2021 |
| Center for Victims of Torture Operating | St Paul, MN | $150K | 2023 |
| Center for Victims of Torture Operating | St Paul, MN | $150K | 2022 |
| Center for Victims of Torture Operating | St Paul, MN | $150K | 2024 |
| Center for Victims of Torture - New Tactics NEW TACTICS IN HUMAN RIGHTS | Minneapolis, MN | $143K | 2019 |
| Just Detention International LET'S END IT NOW: FIGHTING PRISONER RAPE IN THE US AND SOUTH AFRICA | Los Angeles, CA | $132K | 2019 |
| Disability Rights International INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | Washington, DC | $132K | 2019 |
| Center for Victims of Torture OPERATING | St Paul, MN | $130K | 2020 |
| Nonviolent Peaceforce ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH | Minneapolis, MN | $121K | 2019 |
| Disability Rights International International Human Rights for People with Disabilities | Washington, DC | $120K | 2024 |
| Disability Rights International INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | Washington, DC | $120K | 2020 |
| Just Detention International LET'S END IT NOW: FIGHTING PRISONER RAPE IN THE US AND SOUTH AFRICA | Los Angeles, CA | $120K | 2020 |
| Disability Rights International International Human Rights for People with Disabilities | Washington, DC | $120K | 2022 |
Holthues Trust giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Holthues Trust
Holthues Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Holthues Trust
- Does Holthues Trust accept grant applications?
- Holthues Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does Holthues Trust fund?
- Holthues Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University of Iowa Foundation, Muscatine Center for Social Action, Center for Victims of Torture. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Holthues Trust give in grants?
- Holthues Trust reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.1M over 378 grants.
- Where is Holthues Trust located?
- Holthues Trust is based in Muscatine, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 421466786.
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