Michael S Hollins Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on enhancing community welfare, with a particular emphasis on education, health, and Jewish cultural initiatives. The foundation provides funding to a diverse range of organizations, including educational institutions, health charities, and community service clubs, reflecting a commitment to social betterment and support for vulnerable populations. It serves a wide array of recipients, including youth development organizations, food insecurity nonprofits, and mental health organizations, among others.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize nonprofits seeking modest general operating or program support, especially organizations with Maryland ties or missions in Jewish community work, education, health, youth, or community services.
Good Fit
- • Requesting modest awards (many grants under $5K; occasional awards up to ~$27K).
- • Local presence or demonstrated connection to Maryland or trustees.
- • Program areas matching observed recipients (Jewish organizations, education, health, youth, community services).
- • Willingness to submit a concise, documentation-backed letter and accept a rolling review process.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached eight different states and include both in-state and out-of-state recipients; about half of dollars were directed to Maryland while the remainder went to other states.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation funded 38 distinct organizations across multiple issue areas, and recipients appear to be independent rather than a small affiliated circle.
New Applicants
There is an explicit letter-based application route with a named contact and rolling submission, and 2023 shows 19 new grantees (half of that year's recipients), indicating new entrants have successfully entered the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
