Lester and Cathy Holze Jr Foundation
Private foundation · Elgin, IL · EIN 84-6829113 · reported 2021–2025 · files as Lester and Cathy Holze Jr
353grants reported
$70median award
$50lower quartile
$20smallest grant
$162Ktotal paid
27states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 33 of its 353 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $56K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
187 Old Forge RD
Elgin, IL 60123-5018
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Church To support the operating costs of mass and of providing spiritual guidance. | Elgin, IL | $10,320 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Church To support the operating costs of mass and of providing spiritual guidance. | Elgin, IL | $9,365 |
| St Thomas More Catholc Parish | Elgin, IL | $8,780 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Church To support the operating costs of mass and of providing spiritual guidance. | Elgin, IL | $8,680 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Church To support the operating costs of mass and of providing spiritual guidance. | Elgin, IL | $8,260 |
| IL Firefighter's Association Founda To offer training and support to firefighters across the state, helping prepare them for when an eme | Glen Carbon, IL | $5,250 |
| IL Firefighter's Association Founda To offer training and support to firefighters across the state, helping prepare them for when an eme | Glen Carbon, IL | $5,250 |
| IL Firefighter's Association Founda To offer training and support to firefighters across the state, helping prepare them for when an eme | Glen Carbon, IL | $5,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4-C To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve throu | Hillside, IL | $4,200 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 14 To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve throu | Geneva, IL | $4,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 14 To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve throu | Geneva, IL | $4,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 41 To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve throu | Springfield, IL | $2,500 |
| St Edward Central Catholic High Sch To nurture the discipleship of Jesus Christ and to promote excellence in education. To enable its st | Elgin, IL | $2,500 |
| Paradisus Dei To help families discover the superabundant graces God wants to give them to become witnesses to His | Houston, TX | $2,220 |
| Paradisus Dei To help families discover the superabundant graces God wants to give them to become witnesses to His | Houston, TX | $2,220 |
| Paradisus Dei To help families discover the superabundant graces God wants to give them to become witnesses to His | Houston, TX | $2,220 |
| IL Firefighter's Association Founda To offer training and support to firefighters across the state, helping prepare them for when an eme | Glen Carbon, IL | $2,100 |
| Paradisus Dei To help families discover the superabundant graces God wants to give them to become witnesses to His | Houston, TX | $2,020 |
| Logan University Inc A diverse and engaging community committed to excellence in health sciences, education and service. | Chesterfield, MO | $2,000 |
| Diocese of Rockford To proclaim the Good News of salvation in word and deed, putting ourselves at God's service in turni | Rockford, IL | $1,600 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4-C To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve throu | Hillside, IL | $1,500 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 41 To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve throu | Springfield, IL | $1,500 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 41 To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve throu | Springfield, IL | $1,500 |
| Paradisus Dei Inc | Houston, TX | $1,445 |
| Diocese of Rockford To proclaim the Good News of salvation in word and deed, putting ourselves at God's service in turni | Rockford, IL | $1,428 |
| Children International To invest in the lives of children and youth, build the healthy environments they need to thrive, an | Kansas City, MO | $1,410 |
| Diocese of Rockford To proclaim the Good News of salvation in word and deed, putting ourselves at God's service in turni | Rockford, IL | $1,300 |
| Diocese of Rockford To proclaim the Good News of salvation in word and deed, putting ourselves at God's service in turni | Rockford, IL | $1,200 |
| Children International To invest in the lives of children and youth, build the healthy environments they need to thrive, an | Kansas City, MO | $1,114 |
| Catholic Diocese of Rockford | Rockford, IL | $1,100 |
| Children International To invest in the lives of children and youth, build the healthy environments they need to thrive, an | Kansas City, MO | $1,089 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 41 To improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve throu | Springfield, IL | $1,050 |
| Logan University Inc A diverse and engaging community committed to excellence in health sciences, education and service. | Chesterfield, MO | $1,000 |
| National Center for Homeopathy To help people be healthy by providing education and building awareness while advocating for increas | Clarksburg, MD | $1,000 |
| National Vaccine Information Center To promote and encourage the health and welfare of American children and adults through its research | Sterling, VA | $1,000 |
| Logan University Inc A diverse and engaging community committed to excellence in health sciences, education and service. | Chesterfield, MO | $1,000 |
| National Center for Homeopathy To help people be healthy by providing education and building awareness while advocating for increas | Clarksburg, MD | $1,000 |
| National Center for Homeopathy To help people be healthy by providing education and building awareness while advocating for increas | Clarksburg, MD | $1,000 |
| The National Vaccine Information Ce To preventing vaccine injuries and deaths through public education and advocating for informed conse | Sterling, VA | $1,000 |
| National Center for Homeopathy To help people be healthy by providing education and building awareness while advocating for increas | Clarksburg, MD | $1,000 |
| Children International To invest in the lives of children and youth, build the healthy environments they need to thrive, an | Kansas City, MO | $999 |
| Habitat for Humanity International To bring people together to build homes, communities and hope through decent and affordable housing. | Atlanta, GA | $850 |
| Habitat for Humanity International To bring people together to build homes, communities and hope through decent and affordable housing. | Atlanta, GA | $800 |
| Food for the Poor To prioritize the preservation of human dignity and the care of those in need. To address poverty th | Coconut Creek, FL | $800 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Child Welfare | Phoenix, AZ | $800 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank To provide nutritious food and resources for our neighbors, with dignity, equity and convenience, th | Geneva, IL | $800 |
| Habitat for Humanity International To bring people together to build homes, communities and hope through decent and affordable housing. | Atlanta, GA | $800 |
| Food for the Poor To prioritize the preservation of human dignity and the care of those in need. To address poverty th | Coconut Creek, FL | $800 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Child Welfare | Phoenix, AZ | $800 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank To provide nutritious food and resources for our neighbors, with dignity, equity and convenience, th | Geneva, IL | $800 |
| Knights of Columbus Charities Inc To empower Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work and in their community | New Haven, CT | $740 |
| Children International | Kansas City, MO | $717 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul To serve the poor and provide others with the opportunity to serve. | Orland Park, IL | $600 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul To serve the poor and provide others with the opportunity to serve. | Orland Park, IL | $540 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul To serve the poor and provide others with the opportunity to serve. | Orland Park, IL | $510 |
| Habitat for Humanity International To bring people together to build homes, communities and hope through decent and affordable housing. | Atlanta, GA | $500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Child Welfare | Phoenix, AZ | $500 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank To provide nutritious food and resources for our neighbors, with dignity, equity and convenience, th | Geneva, IL | $500 |
| Adopt A Platoon Soldier Support Eff To improve the quality of life and raise morale for deployed military forces by providing on-going c | San Benito, TX | $500 |
| The National Vaccine Information Ce To preventing vaccine injuries and deaths through public education and advocating for informed conse | Sterling, VA | $500 |
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