Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation
The Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports direct cash contributions to charitable organizations as its only charitable activity during the tax year.
Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation at a glance
In short: Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation gave $395K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Texas. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $395,000
- +75.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,214
- +75.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $5,216,149
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (9 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Harold Brierley as the contact. Application forms and materials are available upon request. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards and no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Harold Brierley
Mailing address: 3889 Maple Avenue Suite 510, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (214) 347-8921
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dallas Theater Center ($250K). Together the top 10 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 53 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Of 2024 grant dollars, 87% went to recipients in Texas and 13% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 14 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 152% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $181K (2022) to $1.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $395K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Theater Center Dallas, TX | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Shakespeare Dallas Dallas, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Junior Players Dallas, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Equest Dallas, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dallas Black Dance Theatre Dallas, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| SPCA Dallas, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Dallas, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Dallas, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Teach for America Dallas, TX | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,216,149 | $260,027 | $397,440 | $395,000 | 14 | $395,000 | $257,587 | $259,154 |
| 2023 | $5,353,562 | $208,915 | $227,614 | $225,400 | 14 | $225,400 | $206,701 | $281,809 |
| 2022 | $5,372,261 | $42,056 | $184,640 | $181,000 | 11 | $181,000 | $38,416 | $266,937 |
| 2021 | $5,514,845 | $2,858 | $334,810 | $332,000 | 6 | $332,000 | $48 | $279,782 |
| 2020 | $5,847,797 | $28,043 | $1,941,044 | $1,935,000 | 8 | — | $21,999 | $322,599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $259K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions span arts and culture, wildlife conservation, education, and services for people with diverse needs. For example, Dallas Theater Center says it creates and produces theater and educational programs to engage, entertain, and inspire its community; the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International says it works on gorilla conservation and research in Africa; and Equest says it partners with horses to provide activities and therapies for people with diverse needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $395,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median grant of $7,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $250,000 to Dallas Theater Center, $50,000 to Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, $25,000 to Shakespeare Dallas, and $10,000 each to Junior Players, Equest, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and SPCA. Other listed grants included $5,000 to Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation, Teach for America, The Senior Source, and SMU.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harold M. Brierley, Diane M. Walden Brierley, and Charles Cheatham as directors.
Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Cheatham
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane M. Walden Brierley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harold M. Brierley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation
How much does Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation give each year?
Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation gave $395K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $225K across 14 grants.
What is Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation's typical grant size?
Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $28,214, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation give grants?
Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (13 grants).
Does Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation's largest grantees?
Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dallas Theater Center ($250,000), Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International ($50,000) and Shakespeare Dallas ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation?
Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $395K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $259K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions span arts and culture, wildlife conservation, education, and services for people with diverse needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation?
The filing lists Harold Brierley as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation's EIN?
Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6563187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hal-and-diane-brierley-foundation-morg_a259d88ad4c94b73ac53970484eb6ecb
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