Hall Foundation
Hall Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Marcos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $101K. Net investment income was $309K.
Hall Foundation at a glance
In short: Hall Foundation gave $101K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $101,000
- -19.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -77.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,500
- +263.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,500
- Total assets
- $2,465,051
- +25.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (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.
Who Hall Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Caps ($51K). Together the top 2 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 15 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hall Foundation gives
- Giving grew 102% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $125K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caps San Diego, CA | Support | $51,000 |
| San Diego Resue Mission San Diego, CA | Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $2,465,051 | $610,331 | $109,996 | $101,000 | 2 | $101,000 | $308,935 | $89,704 |
| 2023 | $1,964,714 | $174,746 | $128,981 | $125,000 | 9 | $125,000 | $43,648 | $101,490 |
| 2022 | $1,915,699 | $436,327 | $101,693 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $49,849 | $125,439 |
| 2021 | $1,581,065 | $270,392 | $57,214 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | — | $100,496 |
| 2020 | $1,357,887 | $164,678 | $107,138 | $100,000 | 2 | — | — | $63,726 |
| 2019 | $1,310,347 | $298,429 | $67,296 | $60,000 | 7 | — | $67,616 | $90,417 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hall Foundation is led by Michael F. Hall, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael F. Hall
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elizabeth F. Hall
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Hall Foundation
How much does Hall Foundation give each year?
Hall Foundation gave $101K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 9 grants.
How large is Hall Foundation?
Hall Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Hall Foundation operate?
Hall Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, North Carolina.
What is Hall Foundation's EIN?
Hall Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4910731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Hall Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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