Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation Grant Program

The Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation administered by Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services. It was established in honor of Marian P. Holleman and her husband Roy Holleman, both of whom had careers in academic librarianship at institutions that later merged into the University of San Diego. Marian Holleman served as the first Head Librarian at the University of San Diego from 1969 until her retirement in 1989. Her husband, Roy Holleman, previously held a similar post at the College for Women. The foundation continues their legacy by supporting charitable causes that reflect their personal and professional values. The foundation provides financial support to organizations that are classified as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It emphasizes funding in three priority areas: the care and welfare of domesticated animals, the academic field of library science (including but not limited to scholarships), and causes historically supported by the Hollemans. In addition, the foundation considers funding for other interests consistent with their values and philanthropic record. The foundation makes approximately five grants per year, with an average award size ranging from $10,000 to $25,000. Total annual giving is typically around $200,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, but in order to be considered during the annual grant meeting, applicants must submit their proposals by the firm deadline of September 30. Funding decisions are usually communicated in November. Applicants will receive automated email confirmation upon submission. Eligibility for funding is restricted to nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3). The foundation does not typically support construction projects, specifically those related to building facilities at the University of San Diego. The geographic scope of funding is limited to organizations operating in California. No preference is indicated for specific counties or cities within the state. Applicants may be required to submit periodic progress reports and final reports if awarded funding. While specific application questions are not listed on the funder’s site, the process is managed online through Wells Fargo’s private foundation platform. For technical support or grant program inquiries, applicants may contact the administration team via phone at 1-888-235-4351 or by email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com. The foundation’s website serves as a summary reference and defers to the governing instrument for all official grantmaking criteria and requirements. Individuals seeking scholarships are redirected to the CSA Scholars website, as the Holleman Foundation does not provide direct scholarship funding to individuals outside its organizational giving framework.