Halloween Industry Association
Halloween Industry Association is a public charity based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The organization, which uses the name Halloween & Costume Association (HCA) on its website, represents businesses in the Halloween and costume-products industry and works to promote safe Halloween and year-round costumed celebrations.
Halloween Industry Association at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,017,779
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $118,502
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $19,593
- Expenses (2024)
- $291,220
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Halloween Industry Association
- Contact
Mailing address: 1120 Route 73 Suite 200, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Phone: (856) 439-0500
Website: https://hiaonline.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Halloween Industry Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 22 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
HCA’s stated mission refers to North America. Its website says it engages with national and state governments on industry-related issues. Its membership eligibility information names businesses with a place of business in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, or Australia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 22 grants totaling $627K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rubies Costume Company Inc Melville, NY | Financial Assistance to Member Organizations | $169,519 |
| Fun World Inc Carle Place, NY | Financial Assistance to Member Organizations | $111,850 |
| Jakks Pacific Inc Santa Monica, CA | Financial Assistance to Member Organizations | $71,617 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $95,809 |
| Leg Avenue Inc City of Industry, CA | Financial Assistance to Member Organizations | $30,972 |
| Elope Inc Colorado Springs, CO | Financial Assistance to Member Organizations | $21,952 |
| Dreamgirl International Bell, CA | Financial Assistance to Member Organizations | $20,496 |
| Sunstar Inc La Mirada, CA | Financial Assistance to Member Organizations | $17,661 |
| Jocobson Hat CO Inc Scranton, PA | Financial Assistance to Member Organizations | $16,562 |
| KBW Global Corp South El Monte, CA | Financial Assistance to Member Organizations | $8,694 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,017,779 | $118,502 | $291,220 | — | — | $19,593 |
| 2023 | $1,711,951 | $90,275 | $285,838 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,770,157 | $86,275 | $322,658 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,665,224 | $102,457 | $361,403 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,058,809 | $584,585 | $1,055,872 | $627,292 | 22 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
HCA’s stated mission is “to promote and grow the safe celebration of Halloween and year-round costumed events throughout North America.” Its website describes work on government and regulatory advocacy, industry information and education, member connections, product safety awareness, and promotion of the industry. The organization says its members include businesses involved in costumes, accessories, décor, makeup, novelty products, party supplies, and related products.
Grantmaking
The available filing data reports zero grants given in each of 2022, 2023, and 2024. It provides no grant totals, grant sizes, or grantee names. The organization’s website describes member services, an annual expo, and awards, but does not describe a grant program or an application process for outside grant applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- Gregor Lawson — Chairman
- Jon Stein — Vice-Chairman
- Chris Zephro — Secretary/Treasurer
- Tara Cortner — Director
- Howard Beige — Director
- Alan Geller — Director
- Robert Berman — Director
Halloween Industry Association is led by Gregor Lawson, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregor Lawson
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Geller
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Beige
Director
Vice Chairman → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Berman
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Cortner
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
JON Stein
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Zephro
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Tarah Hefter (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Barry Revzen (2020) — Director
- Former: Kevin Johnson (2020) — Chairman
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 Halloween Industry Association
How large is Halloween Industry Association?
Halloween Industry Association reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $119K.
What does Halloween Industry Association fund?
HCA’s stated mission is “to promote and grow the safe celebration of Halloween and year-round costumed events throughout North America.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Halloween Industry Association?
Halloween Industry Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check hiaonline.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Halloween Industry Association make grants?
HCA’s stated mission refers to North America. Its website says it engages with national and state governments on industry-related issues. Its membership eligibility information names businesses with a place of business in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, or Australia.
What is Halloween Industry Association's EIN?
Halloween Industry Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1259112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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