Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation
The Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Illinois, California, Nevada, and New York.
Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation gave $151K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,500
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,361
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $1,629,854
- -7.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to submit a letter and proof of exemption. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Francis Higgins Co Selden Fox Lt
Mailing address: One Parkview Plaza Suite 710, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Phone: (847) 967-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Regents of the University of California ($20K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 112 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (57%), California (33%), Nevada (6%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2025) to $162K (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of California Oakland, CA | To Support Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| K9S for Veterans Chicago, IL | To Support Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| UCI Foundation Cancer Research Irvine, CA | To Support Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| ARF Animal Rescue Foundation Wheaton, IL | To Support Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| UCI Foundation Irvine, CA | To Support Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| HHH Ranch Manhattan, IL | To Support Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Paws Giving Independence Peoria, IL | To Support Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Save Abandoned Babies Chicago, IL | To Support Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas, NV | To Support Charitable Purpose | $5,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | To Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,629,854 | $224,660 | $354,261 | $150,500 | 18 | $156,500 | $26,899 | $149,941 |
| 2024 | $1,759,555 | $1,132,939 | $363,682 | $156,000 | 24 | $161,500 | $930,757 | $138,124 |
| 2023 | $990,298 | $103,238 | $189,579 | $159,000 | 26 | $165,000 | $78,659 | $161,633 |
| 2022 | $1,076,639 | $69,303 | $193,743 | $162,000 | 16 | $167,537 | $57,239 | $168,978 |
| 2021 | $1,201,079 | $173,013 | $195,094 | $161,500 | 28 | — | $146,419 | $153,789 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including animal welfare, veterans’ services, cancer research, food assistance, and services for children and youth. These are grantees’ activities, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Hearts Alive Village describes its mission as supporting pets in their homes and helping them find new homes. The Greater Chicago Food Depository says its mission is to end hunger and identifies food as a basic human right. Bright Promises Foundation says it funds and shares solutions to underrecognized needs of children and youth most affected by inequity. Orphans of the Storm describes its work as animal shelter operations and related pet adoption activities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $150,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $20,000, with a median of $5,250. The largest listed grants were $20,000 to the Regents of the University of California; $15,000 each to K9s for Veterans, UCI Foundation Cancer Research, ARF Animal Rescue Foundation, and UCI Foundation; and $10,000 each to HHH Ranch, PAWS Giving Independence, and Save Abandoned Babies. The stated purpose for these grants was “to support charitable purpose.”
Other 2025 recipients included Hearts Alive Village ($5,500), Care for Real ($5,000), Orphans of the Storm ($5,000), Bright Promises Foundation ($5,000), Greater Chicago Food Depository ($5,000), and Tortoise Group ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frank A. Higgins and Francis Higgins as trustees.
Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank A. Higgins
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$14K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Francis Higgins
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$6K (2024) → $9K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Edwin C. Parker Jr. (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: John B. Parker (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Frank a Higgins (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation
How much does Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation give each year?
Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation gave $151K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $156K across 24 grants.
What is Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,250, and its average grant was $8,361, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation give grants?
Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (33%) and Nevada (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants), Las Vegas, NV (3 grants) and Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Who are Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Regents of the University of California ($20,000), K9S for Veterans ($15,000) and UCI Foundation Cancer Research ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation?
Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including animal welfare, veterans’ services, cancer research, food assistance, and services for children and youth. These are grantees’ activities, not stated focus areas of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation?
The foundation 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 Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2477187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Clark-Halladay Memorial Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/clark-halladay-memorial-foundation-morg_b480ad6ae9cb41f8ad3319afcd560b3e
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