Charles H Hall Tua
Charles H Hall Tua is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas (EIN 26-1227617). Its grant program supports educational, health and human services, religious, arts and cultural programming for underserved populations in Massachusetts, with special consideration for programs intended to prevent cruelty to children or animals.
Charles H Hall Tua at a glance
In short: Charles H Hall Tua gave $260K across 38 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $260,000
- +8.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 38
- +1800.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,842
- -94.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $5,594,806
- +13.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Charles H Hall Tua
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to the grantmaking page for forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Bank Of America N A Co Renee Wil
Mailing address: 100 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 434-0321
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Charles H Hall Tua
Who Charles H Hall Tua funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was 18 Degrees Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 43 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The program description identifies Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties in Massachusetts as the areas the foundation specifically serves. All grant dollars reported in the 2026 filing went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charles H Hall Tua gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $227K (2020) to $263K (2021). In 2026 it made 38 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Degrees Inc Pittsfield, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange Newton, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Rise Above Foundation Northbridge, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Spoonfuls Newton, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Greenagers Inc S Egremont, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| One Family Inc Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Piti Theatre Company Shelburne Falls, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Community Action Pioneer Valley Greenfield, MA | Unrestricted General | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield Westfield, MA | Unrestricted General | $7,500 |
| Hitchcock Center for the Environment Amherst, MA | Unrestricted General | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,594,806 | $830,524 | $344,949 | $260,000 | 38 | $293,345 | $788,257 | $316,583 |
| 2025 | $4,917,726 | $458,313 | $320,121 | $240,000 | 2 | $274,607 | $416,399 | $298,851 |
| 2024 | $4,777,804 | $191,917 | $306,887 | $240,000 | 1 | $272,107 | $147,282 | $270,327 |
| 2023 | $4,871,156 | $-113,735 | $304,747 | $235,000 | 1 | $266,139 | $74,216 | $259,048 |
| 2022 | $5,285,505 | $1,066,339 | $353,242 | $262,500 | 1 | $298,339 | $1,023,761 | $297,614 |
| 2021 | $5,103,288 | $404,240 | $336,650 | $263,000 | 1 | — | $371,469 | $282,142 |
| 2020 | $4,415,773 | $373,147 | $286,199 | $226,500 | 1 | — | $356,620 | $255,095 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles H Hall Tua reported a distributable amount of $317K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Charles H. Hall Foundation program description says it was established in 2007 to support and promote educational, health and human services, religious, arts and cultural programming for underserved populations. It gives special consideration to programs focused on preventing cruelty to children or animals and prioritizes organizations providing direct services.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. 18 Degrees says it champions access, opportunity, belonging and well-being. One Family says it works to prevent family homelessness in Massachusetts through pathways to economic independence. Greenagers describes its work as connecting young people to land, work and community through conservation, sustainable farming and related trades. Spoonfuls says it works to keep good food from going to waste through food recovery and distribution, education and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $260,000. Individual grants ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $7,000. The 2026 itemized grants were reported as unrestricted general support.
Notable 2026 grants included $10,000 each to 18 Degrees, Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, Rise Above Foundation, Spoonfuls, Greenagers and One Family. Other listed grants included $7,500 each to Community Action Pioneer Valley, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, Center for Human Development and Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts.
The program description gives a grant range of $5,000–$20,000 and says grants are one year in duration. It says specific programs or projects are considered, with preference for direct-service organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Charles H Hall Tua's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$42K (2020) → $55K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $55K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Charles H Hall Tua
How much does Charles H Hall Tua give each year?
Charles H Hall Tua gave $260K across 38 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $240K across 2 grants.
What is Charles H Hall Tua's typical grant size?
Charles H Hall Tua's median grant in 2026 was $7,000, and its average grant was $6,842, across 38 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles H Hall Tua give grants?
Charles H Hall Tua gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MA (6 grants), Boston, MA (5 grants), Pittsfield, MA (4 grants) and Great Barrington, MA (4 grants).
Does Charles H Hall Tua give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles H Hall Tua's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles H Hall Tua's largest grantees?
Charles H Hall Tua's largest 2026 grantees include 18 Degrees Inc ($10,000), Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange ($10,000) and Rise Above Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Charles H Hall Tua?
Charles H Hall Tua reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $293K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $317K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles H Hall Tua fund?
The Charles H. Hall Foundation program description says it was established in 2007 to support and promote educational, health and human services, religious, arts and cultural programming for underserved populations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles H Hall Tua?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles H Hall Tua's EIN?
Charles H Hall Tua's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1227617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Charles H Hall Tua funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-h-hall-tua-morg_222d5c30b9564b508a1057064032bf8f
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