Hollenstein Ross Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 26-1507285

Foundation Overview

Based in Bryn Mawr, PA, Hollenstein Ross Family Foundation has awarded 209 grants totaling $4,608,340 to organizations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and 10 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $50 to $610,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$4,608,340
Total Assets
$16,686,446
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 19%

4 of 21 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Pennsylvania

78% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Philadelphia (59%), Bryn Mawr (9%), Bala Cynwyd (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+122%

Strong 122% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (32%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Hollenstein Ross Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
1 Love For Animals $35,000 Southeastern, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2023
A Better Chance In Lower Merion $10,000 Ardmore, PA, US Educational 2023
Acct Philly $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2023
Asap $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US After School Activities For Students 2023
Cambodia Rural Students Fdn $60,000 North Melborne, VICTORIA, AS Educational 2023
Cure Duchenne $5,000 Newport Beach, CA, US Medical Research 2023
Educational Law Center $40,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2023
Live Like Blaine $1,000 Bala Cynwyd, PA, US Empowering And Inspiring Young Women 2023
Ludington Public Library $1,250 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Educational 2023
Natural Lands Trust $1,000 Media, PA, US Land Conservation 2023
National Ms Society $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Medical Research 2023
National Foundation For Cancer Rese $2,500 Rockville, MD, US Medical Research 2023
Numotion Foundation $50,000 Brentwood, TN, US Assist The Disabled 2023
Oakland Zoo $10,000 Oakland, CA, US Educational 2023
Paws $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Welfare 2023
Philadelphia Zoo $125,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2023
Share $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Educational 2023
South Bronx United $15,000 Bronx, NY, US Educational 2023
The Spayed Club $10,000 Sharon Hill, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2023
Trustees Of The University Of Pa $17,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2023
Whyy Inc $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Public Television 2023
1 Love For Animals $105,000 Southeastern, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2022
A Better Chance In Lower Merion $10,000 Ardmore, PA, US Educational 2022
Acct Philly $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2022
Alf-pa $2,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Health Services 2022
Asap $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US After School Activities For Students 2022
Barnegat Light First Aid Squad $100 Barnegat Light, NJ, US Public Safety 2022
Bread & Roses $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Racial, Social & Economic Justice 2022
Cambodia Rural Students Fdn $60,000 North Melborne, NORTH MELBORNE, AS Educational 2022
Conservation Society Of California $10,000 Oakland, CA, US Educational 2022
Educational Law Center $55,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2022
Friends Of Ryan Veterinary Hospital $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Care 2022
Jdrf $500 New York, NY, US Diabetes Research 2022
Live Like Blaine $1,000 Bala Cynwyd, PA, US Empowering And Inspiring Young Women 2022
Ludington Public Library $1,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Educational 2022
Natural Lands Trust $1,000 Media, PA, US Land Conservation 2022
Numotion Foundation $50,000 Brentwood, TN, US Assist The Disabled 2022
Paws $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Welfare 2022
Philadelphia Zoo $125,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2022
Project Meow $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Welfare 2022
Share $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Educational 2022
The Spayed Club $5,000 Sharon Hill, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2022
Trustees Of The University Of Pa $12,500 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2022
Whyy Inc $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Public Television 2022
Working Dogs For Conservation $10,000 Missoula, MT, US Training Dogs To Protect Wildlife 2022
Zoo Miami Foundation $10,000 Miami, FL, US Educational 2022
1 Love For Animals $105,000 Southeastern, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2022
A Better Chance In Lower Merion $10,000 Ardmore, PA, US Educational 2022
Acct Philly $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2022
Alf-pa $2,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Health Services 2022
Asap $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US After School Activities For Students 2022
Barnegat Light First Aid Squad $100 Barnegat Light, NJ, US Public Safety 2022
Bread & Roses $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Racial, Social & Economic Justice 2022
Cambodia Rural Students Fdn $60,000 North Melborne, NORTH MELBORNE, AS Educational 2022
Conservation Society Of California $10,000 Oakland, CA, US Educational 2022
Educational Law Center $55,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2022
Friends Of Ryan Veterinary Hospital $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Care 2022
Jdrf $500 New York, NY, US Diabetes Research 2022
Live Like Blaine $1,000 Bala Cynwyd, PA, US Empowering And Inspiring Young Women 2022
Ludington Public Library $1,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Educational 2022
Natural Lands Trust $1,000 Media, PA, US Land Conservation 2022
Numotion Foundation $50,000 Brentwood, TN, US Assist The Disabled 2022
Paws $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Welfare 2022
Philadelphia Zoo $125,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2022
Project Meow $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Welfare 2022
Share $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Educational 2022
The Spayed Club $5,000 Sharon Hill, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2022
Trustees Of The University Of Pa $12,500 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2022
Whyy Inc $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Public Television 2022
Working Dogs For Conservation $10,000 Missoula, MT, US Training Dogs To Protect Wildlife 2022
Zoo Miami Foundation $10,000 Miami, FL, US Educational 2022
1 Love For Animals $105,000 Southeastern, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2022
A Better Chance In Lower Merion $10,000 Ardmore, PA, US Educational 2022
Acct Philly $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2022
Alf-pa $2,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Health Services 2022
Asap $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US After School Activities For Students 2022
Barnegat Light First Aid Squad $100 Barnegat Light, NJ, US Public Safety 2022
Bread & Roses $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Racial, Social & Economic Justice 2022
Cambodia Rural Students Fdn $60,000 North Melborne, NORTH MELBORNE, AS Educational 2022
Conservation Society Of California $10,000 Oakland, CA, US Educational 2022
Educational Law Center $55,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2022
Friends Of Ryan Veterinary Hospital $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Care 2022
Jdrf $500 New York, NY, US Diabetes Research 2022
Live Like Blaine $1,000 Bala Cynwyd, PA, US Empowering And Inspiring Young Women 2022
Ludington Public Library $1,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Educational 2022
Natural Lands Trust $1,000 Media, PA, US Land Conservation 2022
Numotion Foundation $50,000 Brentwood, TN, US Assist The Disabled 2022
Paws $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Welfare 2022
Philadelphia Zoo $125,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2022
Project Meow $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Welfare 2022
Share $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Educational 2022
The Spayed Club $5,000 Sharon Hill, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2022
Trustees Of The University Of Pa $12,500 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2022
Whyy Inc $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Public Television 2022
Working Dogs For Conservation $10,000 Missoula, MT, US Training Dogs To Protect Wildlife 2022
Zoo Miami Foundation $10,000 Miami, FL, US Educational 2022
1 Love For Animals $40,000 Southeastern, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2021
A Better Chance In Lower Merion $10,000 Ardmore, PA, US Educational 2021
Asap $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US After School Activities For Students 2021
Bryn Mawr Film Institute $1,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Non Profit Community Support School 2021
Cambodia Rural Students Fdn $60,000 North Melborne, MELBORNE, AS Educational 2021
Educational Law Center $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2021
Jdrf $500 New York, NY, US Diabetes Research 2021
Jefferson University $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2021
Live Like Blaine $1,000 Bala Cynwyd, PA, US Empowering And Inspiring Young Women 2021
Ludington Public Library $1,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Educational 2021
Philadelphia Zoo $606,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2021
The Spayed Club $7,000 Sharon Hill, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2021
Throncroft $5,000 Malvern, PA, US Healing 2021
Whyy Inc $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Public Television 2021
Numotion Foundation $52,000 Brentwood, TN, US Assist The Disabled 2021
Philadelphia Youth Basketball $12,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Through Sports 2021
Bread Roses $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Racial, Social & Economic Justice 2021
Working Dogs For Conservation $10,000 Missoula, MT, US Training Dogs To Protect Wildlife 2021
Natural Lands Trust $1,000 Media, PA, US Land Conservation 2021
Friends Of Ryan Veterinary Hospital $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Care 2021
Acct Philly $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Care 2021
1 Love For Animals $25,000 Southeastern, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2020
A Better Chance In Lower Merion $10,000 Ardmore, PA, US Educational 2020
Adopt A School $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2020
Asap $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US After School Activities For Students 2020
Bryn Mawr Film Institute $1,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Non Profit Community Support School 2020
Cambodia Rural Students Fdn $60,000 North Melborne, MELBOURNE, AS Educational 2020
Educational Law Center $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2020
Jdrf $250 New York, NY, US Diabetes Research 2020
Jefferson University $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2020
Kipp Philadelphia Schools $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2020
Klehr Center For Jewish Life $1,000 Lancaster, PA, US Quality Of Life Enrichment 2020
Live Like Blaine $1,000 Bala Cynwyd, PA, US Empowering And Inspiring Young Women 2020
Ludington Public Library $1,250 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Educational 2020
Philadelphia Zoo $610,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2020
The Spayed Club $2,000 Sharon Hill, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2020
Throncroft $10,000 Malvern, PA, US Healing 2020
Trustees Of University Of Pa $17,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2020
Whyy Inc $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Public Television 2020
1 Love For Animals $20,000 Southeastern, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2019
A Better Chance In Lower Merion $10,000 Ardmore, PA, US Educational 2019
Asap $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US After School Activities For Students 2019
Bryn Maur Film Institute $1,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Non Profit Community Support School 2019
Live Like Blaine $1,000 Bala Cynwyd, PA, US Empowering And Inspiring Young Women 2019
Ludington Public Library $1,200 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Educational 2019
Natural Land Trusts $1,000 Media, PA, US Saves Open Spaces 2019
Philadelphia Zoo $166,200 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2019
The Spayed Club $2,000 Sharon Hill, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2019
Trustees Of University Of Pa $11,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2019
Whyy Inc $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Public Television 2019
The Citizen's Campaign $5,000 Metuchen, NJ, US Civic 2019
Children's Hospital $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Medical Research And Care 2019
Insight Mediation Society $12,000 Barre, MA, US Educational 2019
Paul Robeson Chess Club $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2019
Cambodia Rural Students Fdn $60,000 North Melbourne, MELBOURNE, AS Educational 2019
Numotion Foundation $50,000 Brentwood, TN, US Assistance For The Disabled 2019
Jdrf $250 New York, NY, US Diabetes Research 2019
Planned Parenthood $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2019
Cure Duchenne $10,000 Newport Beach, CA, US Medical Research 2019
Share $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Food For The Needy 2019
1 Love For Animals $15,000 Southeastern, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2018
A Better Chance In Lower Merion $10,000 Ardmore, PA, US Educational 2018
Asap $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US After School Activities For Students 2018
Kipp Philadelphia Schools $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2018
Live Like Blaine $1,000 Bala Cynwyd, PA, US Empowering And Inspiring Young Women 2018
Ludington Public Library $1,150 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Educational 2018
Penn Veterinary Hospital $2,500 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Care 2018
Philadelphia Zoo $66,750 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2018
The Spayed Club $2,000 Sharon Hill, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2018
Trustees Of University Of Pa $6,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2018
Whyy Inc $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Public Television 2018
Natural Lands Trust $1,040 Media, PA, US Saving Open Space 2018
Parkinsons Council $100 Bala Cynwyd, PA, US Funds Research For Parkinsons 2018
Freire Foundation $2,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Support Freire Schools Collaborative 2018
Bryn Mawr Film Institute $1,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Non Profit Community Support Theater 2018
1 Love For Animals $10,000 Southeastern, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2017
A Better Chance In Lower Merion $10,000 Ardmore, PA, US Educational 2017
Asap $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US After School Activities For Students 2017
Children's Scholarship Fund $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US K To 8th Grade Scholarships 2017
Friends Of Ofanim Inc $2,000 Cherry Hill, NJ, US Educational 2017
Global Detroit $2,500 Detroit, MI, US Job Creation For The Needy 2017
Hillel $50 Washington, DC, US Religious 2017
Jdrf $250 New York, NY, US Diabetes Research 2017
Kipp Philadelphia Schools $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2017
Live Like Blaine $1,000 Bala Cynwyd, PA, US Empowering And Inspiring Young Women 2017
Ludington Public Library $1,100 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Educational 2017
Paws $500 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Care 2017
Penn Veterinary Hospital $2,500 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Care 2017
Philabundance $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Food For Needy 2017
Philadelphia Zoo $67,250 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2017
Pspca $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2017
The Spayed Club $1,000 Sharon Hill, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2017
Trustees Of University Of Pa $6,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2017
Whyy Inc $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Public Television 2017
Wistar Institute $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Medical Research 2017
A Better Chance In Lower Merion $10,000 Ardmore, PA, US Educational 2016
Asap $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US After School Activities For Students 2016
Bryn Mawr Fire Company $100 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Fire Prevention 2016
Children's Scholarship Fund $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US K To 8th Grade Scholarships 2016
Kipp Philadelphia Schools $50,100 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2016
Live Like Blaine $1,000 Bala Cynwyd, PA, US Empowering And Inspiring Young Women 2016
Ludington Public Library $1,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Educational 2016
Main Line Animal Rescue $29,250 Chester Springs, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2016
Paul Robeson Chess Club $500 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Opportunities 2016
Paws $500 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Care 2016
Penn Veterinary Hospital $2,500 Philadelphia, PA, US Animal Care 2016
Philadelphia Zoo $60,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2016
Planned Parenthood $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2016
Share $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Food For The Needy 2016
The Clay Studio $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Promotion Of The Arts 2016
The Spayed Club $1,000 Sharon Hill, PA, US Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals 2016
Trustees Of University Of Pa $6,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational 2016
Whyy Inc $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Public Television 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Hollenstein Ross Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 26-1507285
Website N/A
Address 989 DERRING LN Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-1749

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Hollenstein Ross Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Susan K Hollenstein
Vice Pres. Howard D Ross
Treasurer Mathhew A Ross
Secretary Rachael K Ross

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.