Roland & RUBY Holden Foundation
EIN 421410022 Private FoundationTotal Given 2017–2025
$10.8M
27 grants · $1.2M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$244K
typical big bets · $219K–$503K
grant size
80%
deep partner · 4/5 multi-year
repeat
$34.9M
Assets (2025)
5
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Phone
(319) 499-4201
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1.4M | $30.0M | $688K | 3 |
| 2018 | $2.2M | $30.0M | $855K | 4 |
| 2019 | $2.1M | $29.1M | $776K | 3 |
| 2020 | N/A | $27.2M | $701K | N/A |
| 2021 | $1.9M | $31.9M | $577K | 6 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $29.6M | $618K | 5 |
| 2024 | $984K | $32.4M | $887K | 3 |
| 2025 | $935K | $34.9M | $1.8M | 3 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 27 grants on record
Minimum
$50K
25th Pctl
$219K
Median
$244K
Average
$399K
75th Pctl
$503K
Maximum
$1.4M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
SM
Susan H. McCurry
8+ yrs
President & Director
Leadership
RG
Richard W. George
6 yrs
Executive Director/Retired
Leadership
KW
Kristen J. Wilcox
3 yrs
Treasurer & Executive Director/New
Leadership
CB
Curtis L. Blythe
8+ yrs
Secretary & Director
Leadership
RH
Ronald W. Holden
6 yrs
Director
MB
Mary A. Blythe
8+ yrs
Director
KH
Karol A. Holden
6 yrs
Director
SM
Susan H. McCurry
8+ yrs
President & Director
Leadership
RH
Ronald W. Holden
6 yrs
Vice President & Director
Leadership
KH
Karol A. Holden
6 yrs
Vice President & Director
Leadership
RG
Richard W. George
6 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
CB
Curtis L. Blythe
8+ yrs
Sec/Treasurer & Director
Leadership
MB
Mary A. Blythe
8+ yrs
Director
SM
Susan H. McCurry
8+ yrs
President & Director
Leadership
RH
Ronald W. Holden
6 yrs
Vice President & Director
Leadership
KH
Karol A. Holden
6 yrs
Vice President & Director
Leadership
RG
Richard W. George
6 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
CB
Curtis L. Blythe
8+ yrs
Sec/Treasurer & Director
Leadership
MB
Mary A. Blythe
8+ yrs
Director
AH
Arlene Holden
4 yrs
Director
DM
David G. McCurry
4 yrs
Director
RH
Ronald W. Holden
6 yrs
Vice President & Director
Leadership
KH
Karol A. Holden
6 yrs
Vice President & Director
Leadership
SM
Susan H. McCurry
8+ yrs
President & Director
Leadership
RG
Richard W. George
6 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
CB
Curtis L. Blythe
8+ yrs
Sec/Treasurer & Director
Leadership
MB
Mary A. Blythe
8+ yrs
Director
AH
Arlene Holden
4 yrs
Director
DM
David G. McCurry
4 yrs
Director
KH
Karol A. Holden
6 yrs
Vice President & Director
Leadership
SM
Susan H. McCurry
8+ yrs
President & Director
Leadership
RH
Ronald W. Holden
6 yrs
Vice President & Director
Leadership
RG
Richard W. George
6 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
CB
Curtis L. Blythe
8+ yrs
Sec/Treasurer & Director
Leadership
MB
Mary A. Blythe
8+ yrs
Director
AH
Arlene Holden
4 yrs
Director
DM
David G. McCurry
4 yrs
Director
SM
Susan H. McCurry
8+ yrs
President & Director
Leadership
RH
Ronald W. Holden
6 yrs
Vice President & Director
Leadership
KH
Karol A. Holden
6 yrs
Vice President & Director
Leadership
RG
Richard W. George
6 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
CB
Curtis L. Blythe
8+ yrs
Sec/Treasurer & Director
Leadership
MB
Mary A. Blythe
8+ yrs
Director
AH
Arlene Holden
4 yrs
Director
DM
David G. McCurry
4 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (27 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg IOWA Historical Society | Williamsburg, IA | $1,379,900 | REHABILITATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS & MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION | 2019 |
| Williamsburg IOWA Historical Society | Williamsburg, IA | $1,055,900 | REHABILITATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS & MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION | 2018 |
| University of IOWA Foundation | IOWA City, IA | $700,621 | FUNDING OF COMPREHENSIVE CANCER TREATMENT AND FOOTBALL FACILITIES | 2018 |
| University of IOWA Foundation | IOWA City, IA | $700,000 | FUNDING OF COMPREHENSIVE CANCER TREATMENT AND FOOTBALL FACILITIES | 2017 |
| Williamsburg IOWA Historical Society | Williamsburg, IA | $621,400 | REHABILITATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDING & MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION | 2017 |
| Williamsburg IOWA Historical Society | Williamsburg, IA | $508,000 | REHABILITATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS & MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION | 2021 |
| University of IOWA Foundation | IOWA City, IA | $506,016 | FUNDING OF COMPREHENSIVE CANCER TREATMENT | 2024 |
| University of IOWA Foundation | IOWA City, IA | $500,245 | FUNDING COMPREHENSIVE CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT | 2025 |
| University of IOWA Foundation | IOWA City, IA | $500,185 | FUNDING OF COMPREHENSIVE CANCER TREATMENT | 2023 |
| University of IOWA Foundation | IOWA City, IA | $499,095 | FUNDING OF COMPREHENSIVE CANCER TREATMENT | 2019 |
| University of IOWA Foundation | IOWA City, IA | $496,390 | FUNDING OF COMPREHENSIVE CANCER TREATMENT | 2021 |
| Williamsburg IOWA Historical Society | Williamsburg, IA | $425,000 | REHABILITATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS & MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION | 2021 |
| Williamsburg IOWA Historical Society | Williamsburg, IA | $249,000 | REHABILITATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS & MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION | 2023 |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | $244,167 | FUNDING OF A GLOBAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR GRINNELL STUDENTS | 2019 |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | $242,615 | GLOBAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR GRINNELL COLLEGE | 2025 |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | $240,159 | FUNDING OF A GLOBAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR GRINNELL STUDENTS | 2018 |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | $240,008 | FUNDING OF A GLOBAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR GRINNELL STUDENTS | 2024 |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | $240,005 | FUNDING OF A GLOBAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR GRINNELL STUDENTS | 2023 |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | $238,949 | FUNDING OF A GLOBAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR GRINNELL STUDENTS | 2021 |
| Williamsburg IOWA Historical Society | Williamsburg, IA | $238,000 | REHABILITATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS & MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION | 2024 |
| IOWA State University Foundation | AMES, IA | $200,197 | FUNDING OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ISU STUDENTS | 2018 |
| Williamsburg IOWA Historical Society | Williamsburg, IA | $192,000 | OPERATING AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE EXPENSES | 2025 |
| Williamsburg IOWA Historical Society | Williamsburg, IA | $177,400 | REHABILITATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS & MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION | 2021 |
| Presbyterian Homes Foundation | Roseville, MN | $130,013 | FUNDING OF AN AUDITORIUM & WELLNESS PROJECT | 2023 |
| Williamsburg IOWA Historical Society | Williamsburg, IA | $104,409 | TO SUPPORT THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH RENOVATING THE BANK BUILDING LOCATED AT 200 W STATE STREET. | 2023 |
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