Holthues Trust
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a wide range of causes, particularly in the areas of civil rights, disability advocacy, domestic violence prevention, and environmental conservation. Its mission reflects a commitment to social justice, human rights, and educational initiatives, as evidenced by its funding for organizations that advocate for the rights of marginalized populations, including victims of violence and individuals with disabilities. The foundation also emphasizes youth development and women's empowerment through various educational programs. It operates primarily in the United States, with a notable focus on supporting initiatives that promote community health and well-being.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mid-sized nonprofit seeking operating or unrestricted support in human rights, disability advocacy, victim services, environmental policy, or women’s/education programs, capable of managing grants typically ranging from roughly $10K to $150K.
Good Fit
- • Requests for operating or general support rather than narrowly restricted project funding.
- • Work aligned with human rights, disability advocacy, victim aid, environmental policy, or girls' education.
- • Track record and capacity consistent with mid-size national or regional organizations.
- • Existing introductions or intermediary nominations (community foundations or mutual partners).
- • A need and budget in the foundation's observed grant size bands (~$10K–$150K).
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in 17 states, with roughly three quarters of dollars sent out of the foundation's home state and a single state holding about 25% of award dollars.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 61 distinct recipients (62 grants) and over four years the foundation repeatedly supported dozens of independent organizations, indicating a broad and varied recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover exists—about 23 new grantees in the latest year—so new entrants have been added, but the foundation formally marks its funding as preselected/invitation-only and offers no public website or submission route, so open unsolicited access is unlikely without introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
