Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation
The Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its mission is to help others help themselves, primarily by supporting knowledge, arts and culture, and well-being. The foundation says its giving is guided by its C.A.R.E. values—community, arts, responsibility, and entrepreneurship—and that the majority of its giving supports nonprofits working to improve communities in North Texas and Napa Valley.
Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation at a glance
In short: Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation gave $843K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), top state Texas. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $842,961
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -28.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,560
- +34.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,600
- Total assets
- $1,823,062
- -36.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (11 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation is not currently accepting new applications. The 2024 filing described submitting an application form or written materials to Brijetta Hall Waller, with the requested grant amount and purpose, organization mission, and other request details.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing stated that there were no deadlines and that grants were reviewed on a rolling basis approximately once per quarter.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing stated that there were no deadlines and that grants were reviewed on a rolling basis approximately…
- Contact
Application contact: Brijetta Hall Waller
Mailing address: 2323 Ross Ave Ste 200, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (972) 377-1197
Email: bwaller@ckhallfoundation.org
Website: https://ckhallfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Texas Foundation ($165K). Together the top 10 received $640K.
Grant Size Distribution
381 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 356 grants of 381 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies North Texas and Napa Valley as its regions of focus and says the majority of its giving goes to nonprofits working in those communities. It also describes support for inclusive entrepreneurship nationwide. In 2025, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 23% to California, 16% to Virginia, 6% to the District of Columbia, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 41 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 802% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $835K (2019) to $1.4M (2020). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $843K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Foundation Austin, TX | Program Support | $165,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Arlington, TX | Founder Level Support | $150,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association Alexandria, VA | Support Program | $97,466 |
| Napa Valley Festival Association Napa, CA | Program Support | $51,135 |
| One Mind Rutherford, CA | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Center for American Entrepreneurship Great Falls, VA | General Support | $37,750 |
| Center for American Progress Washington, DC | Support Program | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas Dallas, TX | Humanitarian Relief | $25,000 |
| National Democratic Institute Washington, DC | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Napa Valley Community Foundation Napa, CA | Program Support | $23,800 |
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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 | $1,823,062 | $-26,444 | $1,015,724 | $842,961 | 41 | $842,961 | $246,128 | $105,139 |
| 2024 | $2,875,126 | $109,379 | $1,036,204 | $874,394 | 57 | $874,394 | $254,286 | $146,176 |
| 2023 | $3,807,201 | $294,256 | $1,142,851 | $966,860 | 82 | $966,860 | $273,421 | $198,631 |
| 2022 | $4,665,522 | $1,566,673 | $1,146,393 | $980,333 | 90 | $980,333 | $213,355 | $243,958 |
| 2021 | $4,255,326 | $20,488 | $1,365,947 | $1,193,586 | 111 | — | $179,525 | $248,851 |
| 2020 | $5,604,848 | $4,714,508 | $1,532,374 | $1,371,200 | 87 | — | $15,108 | $173,014 |
| 2019 | $2,424,990 | $1,531,155 | $943,529 | $834,705 | 85 | — | $27,616 | $126,948 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s stated mission is “helping others help themselves.” It advances that mission primarily by supporting and encouraging the expansion of knowledge, the experience of arts and culture, and the improvement of well-being. Its stated values are community, arts, responsibility, and entrepreneurship, with North Texas and Napa Valley identified as regions of focus. The foundation also describes support for inclusive entrepreneurship nationwide.
Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. The University of Texas Foundation says it advances education through financial support of the University of Texas System. Napa Valley Festival Association says it enriches the region’s economic and cultural vitality and makes the arts accessible. One Mind says it works to improve mental health outcomes. The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas says it coordinates fundraising, social planning, leadership development, and community relations for the Jewish community. The North Texas Business Council for the Arts says it encourages businesses and municipalities to support the arts in workplaces, education, and the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $842,961. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $165,000, with a median grant of $9,600. Among the largest awards were $165,000 to the University of Texas Foundation for program support, $150,000 to the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation for founder-level support, $97,466 to the Horatio Alger Association to support a program, and $51,135 to Napa Valley Festival Association for program support. Other listed awards included $40,000 to One Mind for program support and $37,750 to the Center for American Entrepreneurship for general support.
The foundation’s website says it is not currently accepting new applications. Its 2024 filing stated that giving was not restricted to preselected organizations and described an application process through contact with Brijetta Hall Waller. Applicants were instructed to submit a completed application form or written materials covering the requested grant amount and purpose, the organization’s mission, and additional details such as other funding sources. The filing described reviews as occurring on a rolling basis approximately once per quarter and gave preference to submissions from North Texas and Napa Valley. These are instructions reported on the 2024 filing, not a currently open application cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brijetta Hall Waller as president and trustee; David H. Cain as secretary and trustee; Bryan Tolbert as treasurer and vice president of finance; and Kathryn Walt Hall, Craig Hall, Kristina Hall, and Jennifer Cain Brown as trustees. The foundation’s website identifies Craig Hall and Kathryn Walt Hall as its founders and says their adult children joined the board in 2009, when Brijetta Hall Waller was named executive director.
Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation is led by Brijetta Hall Waller, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brijetta Hall Waller
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
$69K (2019) → $85K (2025)
Craig Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David H. Cain
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Cain Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Walt Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Tolbert
Treasurer & Vice President of Finance
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $85K, to Brijetta Hall Waller (President/Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation
How much does Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation give each year?
Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation gave $843K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $874K across 57 grants.
What is Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation's typical grant size?
Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,600, and its average grant was $20,560, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation give grants?
Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation's top state is Texas, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (23%) and Virginia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (11 grants), Napa, CA (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Palm Springs, CA (2 grants).
Does Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (22 grants) and "Support Program" (3 grants).
Who are Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation's largest grantees?
Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Texas Foundation ($165,000), National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation ($150,000) and Horatio Alger Association ($97,466), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation?
Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $843K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “helping others help themselves.” It advances that mission primarily by supporting and encouraging the expansion of knowledge, the experience of arts and culture, and the improvement of well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation?
The foundation is not currently accepting new applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation's EIN?
Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2275211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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