D F Halton Foundation Inc
D F Halton Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Longmont, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports one $400,000 grant to a North Carolina public charter school.
D F Halton Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: D F Halton Foundation Inc gave $400K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $400K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,000
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $400,000
- +113.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400,000
- Total assets
- $6,526,049
- +1320.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to D F Halton Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The filing states that there is no prescribed form; applicants should include a description of the organization and its activities. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists none. The website’s 2027 program application window is July 1 through September 1, 2027, with decisions announced by November 1, 2027.
- Deadline
- The filing lists none.
- Contact
Application contact: Dale F Halton Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 1038 Woodgate Court, Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: (303) 588-1663
Website: https://foundation.halton.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who D F Halton Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aspire Trade High School ($400K).
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 117 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing’s grant dollars went entirely to North Carolina. The website says its indoor-environmental-quality program has no geographic restrictions and welcomes applicants worldwide.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How D F Halton Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2024) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspire Trade High School Huntersville, NC | Created New Trade Pathways, Lab Upfits, Instructors Outreach | $400,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,526,049 | $348,032 | $402,172 | $400,000 | 1 | $400,000 | $348,032 | $310,132 |
| 2023 | $459,502 | $301 | $756,025 | $750,000 | 4 | $750,000 | $301 | $27,542 |
| 2022 | $1,215,226 | $1,564,846 | $1,350,307 | $1,350,307 | 31 | $1,350,307 | $152 | $32,471 |
| 2021 | $1,000,687 | $2,000,045 | $1,004,625 | $1,004,625 | 40 | $1,004,625 | $45 | $21,269 |
| 2020 | $5,267 | $28 | $1,009,583 | $1,009,583 | 41 | — | $28 | $12,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, D F Halton Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $310K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The website states that the Halton Foundation aims to improve indoor environmental quality and human wellbeing. Its grant program supports nonprofit organizations researching indoor air quality, thermal conditions, breathable particulates, and illnesses that may result from substandard indoor environmental quality, as well as organizations developing related solutions.
The 2024 filing lists a $400,000 grant to Aspire Trade High School. Aspire describes its mission as operating a North Carolina public charter school; the grant purpose was creating new trade pathways, laboratory upfits, and instructor outreach.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports one grant totaling $400,000, making the median and largest grant that year $400,000. The filing reports four grants totaling $750,000 in 2023 and 31 grants totaling $1,350,307 in 2022.
The website describes a separate annual indoor-environmental-quality program with one-time, multi-year, and start-up grants; grants may not exceed $30,000 per year. Its listed past recipients include the University of Alabama at Birmingham (2025), Aalto University (2024), and the University of Queensland (2024).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Braun as chair and secretary, Jennifer Nichols as treasurer, and Carol Pegg as vice-chair.
D F Halton Foundation Inc is led by Jennifer Elizabeth Braun, Chair Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Elizabeth Braun
Chair Secretary
Director → Chair Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Nichols
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Pegg
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Barksdale F. Halton (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Fred A. Wagner III (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jennifer Elizabeth (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about D F Halton Foundation Inc
How much does D F Halton Foundation Inc give each year?
D F Halton Foundation Inc gave $400K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $750K across 4 grants.
How large is D F Halton Foundation Inc?
D F Halton Foundation Inc reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $400K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $310K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does D F Halton Foundation Inc fund?
The website states that the Halton Foundation aims to improve indoor environmental quality and human wellbeing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from D F Halton Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does D F Halton Foundation Inc make grants?
The 2024 filing’s grant dollars went entirely to North Carolina. The website says its indoor-environmental-quality program has no geographic restrictions and welcomes applicants worldwide.
What is D F Halton Foundation Inc's EIN?
D F Halton Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1591985. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does D F Halton Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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