Albert Haller Foundation
The Albert Haller Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) charitable foundation established in 1992 and based in Sequim, Washington. The foundation was created from the estate of Albert Haller, a businessman who built his career in the logging industry and the real estate development sector. Haller set aside $8 million of his estate for charitable purposes before his death in 1992 at age 88. The foundation operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, with a mandate to further the welfare of citizens in Clallam County.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.7M
+17.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$568K
+4.5% YoY
Grant Count
80
+15.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-9.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated mission is "to be operated exclusively for charitable or educational purposes whose activities most closely correspond with my intention as to furthering the welfare of the citizens of Clallam County."
Primary funding areas include:
- Education — approximately 32% of giving, including scholarships for graduating high school seniors and support for higher education institutions
- Social & Human Services — approximately 34% of giving, including housing, homelessness support, and mental health services
- Basic Needs — food assistance, clothing, medical care, and utility aid to enhance the lives of the poor and needy
- Community Development — approximately 9% of giving, including capital projects
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$1,333 to $75,000
Average Grant
amount varies by program (scholarships average $3,979; food bank grants average $14,068)
Review Cycle
is June
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is geographically limited to Clallam County, Washington. Approximately 99% of grants stay in Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $8,735,444
- Total Giving: $567,500–$578,592
- Total Revenue: $1,948,975
- Total Expenses: $657,143
- Giving Rate: 7.2%
Historical Assets:
- 2013: $7,898,031
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,735,444 | $7,433,611 | $7,748,548 |
| Revenue | $1,948,975 | $285,312 | $429,547 |
| Expenses | $657,143 | $600,249 | $649,680 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $578,592 | $552,056 | $582,570 |
| Net Investment Income | $934,546 | $224,657 | $361,231 |
| Distributable Amount | $615,754 | $519,827 | $532,180 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members:
Gary Smith, President — Formerly a police officer from New York who retired to Sequim in 1986. He purchased property from Albert Haller and became his friend. Haller asked him to serve on the foundation board, and Smith has been president since the foundation's inception.
Dick Schneider, Vice President — A local businessman and former owner of J & D Trucking. He provided construction work for Albert Haller during the Dungeness Heights development and has been a board member since the foundation's beginning.
Dave Blake, Secretary/Treasurer — A native of the Olympic Peninsula and former CEO of Blake Sand & Gravel. He joined the foundation board in 2003. Blake has served as a board member of the Sequim School District for 30 years and is a current board member of First Federal Savings & Loan.
Martin A. Brewer, Director
Regan B. Nickels, Director
Sequim School District Superintendent — This position is always filled by the current superintendent
Port Angeles School District Superintendent — This position is always filled by the current superintendent
Supporting Professionals:
- Alan Millet, Attorney (since inception)
- John Haley, Financial Advisor (since 2011)
- Gooding O'Hara & Mackey PS, Certified Public Accountants (October 2022–present)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY SMITH | President | 1 | — |
| RICHARD J SCHNEIDER | Vice President | 1 | — |
| DAVE A BLAKE | Secretary | 1 | — |
| MARTIN A BREWER | Director | 0.5 | — |
| REGAN B NICKELS | Director | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: Albert Haller Foundation PO Box 2739 Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: 360-683-1119
Email: [email protected]
Website: alberthallerfoundation.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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