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The William & Margaret Fern Holmes

Orange, California  ·  EIN 263343041  ·  Private foundation

The William & Margaret Fern Holmes is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.3M in annual giving against $27.5M in assets. This page documents the 35 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The William & Margaret Fern Holmes — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$27.5M
Total assets
35
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The William & Margaret Fern Holmes funds

The William & Margaret Fern Holmes's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, education, health care, mental health, youth development.

Disability ServicesEducationHealth CareMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include disabled, youth pop.

disabledyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The William & Margaret Fern Holmes, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Usc Roski Eye Institute
SUPPORTING PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMS OF EYE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PATIENT CARE.
Los Angeles, CA$415K2024
Michael J Fox Foundation
PARKINSON'S RESEARCH
New York, NY$415K2024
Michael J Fox Foundation
PARKINSON'S RESEARCH
New York, NY$400K2023
Michael J Fox Foundation
PARKINSON'S RESEARCH
New York, NY$375K2022
UCLA Stein Eye Institute
SUPPORTING PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMS OF EYE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PATIENT CARE.
Los Angeles, CA$350K2022
UCLA Stein Eye Institute
SUPPORTING PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMS OF EYE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PATIENT CARE.
Los Angeles, CA$350K2023
UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute
SUPPORTING PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMS OF EYE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PATIENT CARE
Los Angeles, CA$300K2020
Michael J Fox Foundation
PARKINSON'S RESEARCH
New York, NY$300K2020
Michael J Fox Foundation
PARKINSON'S RESEARCH
New York, NY$300K2019
UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute
SUPPORTING PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMS OF EYE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PATIENT CARE
Los Angeles, CA$300K2019
Boys & Girls Club of Capistrano Valley
HELP YOUNG PEOPLE REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE CARING INDIVIDUALS
San Juan Capistrano, CA$176K2024
California Youth Services
MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE, AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION
Laguna Hills, CA$175K2024
Jf Shea Therapeutic Riding Center
PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED.
San Juan Capistrano, CA$175K2024
Jf Shea Therapeutic Riding Center
PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
San Juan Capistrano, CA$175K2020
Braille Institute Rancho Mirage
ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO A FULFILLING LIFE FOR THOSE WITH BLINDNESS AND SEVRE SIGHT LOSS
Rancho Mirage, CA$175K2020

The William & Margaret Fern Holmes giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$1.3M
2020$1.3M
2022$1.1M
2023$1.3M
2024$1.4M

How to apply for funding from The William & Margaret Fern Holmes

The William & Margaret Fern Holmes'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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Frequently asked questions about The William & Margaret Fern Holmes

Does The William & Margaret Fern Holmes accept grant applications?
The William & Margaret Fern Holmes'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 The William & Margaret Fern Holmes fund?
The William & Margaret Fern Holmes's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include Usc Roski Eye Institute, Michael J Fox Foundation, Michael J Fox Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The William & Margaret Fern Holmes give in grants?
The William & Margaret Fern Holmes reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.4M over 35 grants.
Where is The William & Margaret Fern Holmes located?
The William & Margaret Fern Holmes is based in Orange, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 263343041.
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About this profile. This page is built from The William & Margaret Fern Holmes's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The William & Margaret Fern Holmes. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.