Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation
Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $67K.
Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation at a glance
In short: Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation gave $67K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $67,230
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- Average grant
- $16,808
- Median grant
- $16,808
- Primary geography
- Texas (92% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Austin College ($28K). Together the top 4 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin College Sherman, TX | General Support | $28,284 |
| Lumin Education Dallas, TX | General Support | $28,000 |
| Sammons Center for the Arts Dallas, TX | General Support | $5,615 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Support | $5,331 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $9 | $80,466 | $67,230 | 4 | $3,797 |
| 2020 | $80,457 | $59 | $8,575 | — | — | $4,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation is led by Robert G. Hallam, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robert G. Hallam
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard P. Hallam
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation
How much does Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation give each year?
Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation gave $67K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation's typical grant size?
Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $16,808, and its average grant was $16,808, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation give grants?
Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation's EIN?
Gaston & Edith Hallam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7048873. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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