Halton Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker PORTLAND, OR EIN: 93-6036295 Website

The Halton Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. The foundation supports museums and organizations involved with higher education, with a focus on research and organizational development.

Key facts about Halton Foundation

EIN: 93-6036295
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $12,000
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $4,000
Median grant: $3,000
Total assets: $405,900
Primary geography: Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Deadline: Rolling

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Halton Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Halton Foundation's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Oregon (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (3 grants). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$406K

+4.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$12K

-98.7% YoY

Grant Count

+200.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-99.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Halton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Halton Foundation provides grants for research focused on:

Indoor air quality
Thermal conditions
Breathable particulates
Illnesses resulting from sub-standard indoor environmental quality
Museums
Higher education

The foundation also supports non-profit organizations researching how to improve human wellbeing in indoor environments or developing solutions for better indoor environmental quality.

Grantmaking

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The most recent documented application deadline was September 1, 2024.

Review Cycle

was September 1, 2024.

Grant Types

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation has no geographic limitations for grant awards.

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $12K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Oregon

Cities

PortlandBeavertonAstoriaBrooksWashingtonSeaside

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total assets: $405,900
Total giving: $12,000 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing from 2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$405,900	$389,249	$1,076,522
Revenue	$32,339	$232,838	$279,942
Expenses	$15,688	$919,572	$104,359
Qualifying Distributions	$15,688	$919,572	$100,000
Net Investment Income	$25,951	$221,066	$274,640
Distributable Amount	$93,108	$76,758	$111,655

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

52 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Jesuit High School ($7,000), Good Samaritan Foundation ($3,000), Arlington Club Heritage Foundation ($2,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL PORTLAND, OR	DONATION	$7,000
GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION PORTLAND, OR	DONATION	$3,000
ARLINGTON CLUB HERITAGE FOUNDATION PORTLAND, OR	DONATION	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Susan Halton Findlay served as manager of the Halton Foundation in Portland beginning in 1971.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MS KATHRYN REBAGLIATI	TRUSTEE	1	—
MS SUSAN HALTON	MANAGER	5	—

Contact Information

Address: 4850 SW Scholls Ferry Rd Ste 110, Portland, OR 97225-1691
Telephone: 503-780-0453
EIN: 93-6036295

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Halton Foundation fund?

The Halton Foundation provides grants for research focused on: • Indoor air quality • Thermal conditions • Breathable particulates • Illnesses resulting from sub-standard indoor environmental quality • Museums • Higher education The foundation also supports non-profit organizations researching how to improve human wellbeing in indoor environments or developing solutions for better indoor environmental quality.

How do I apply for a grant from Halton Foundation?

**Grant Types:** • One-time grants (single-year grants for a specific purpose) • Multi-year grants (for no longer than three years) • Start-up program grants **Grant Amounts:** • Grants do not exceed €30,000 per year • Typical awards range from $2,000 to $913,200 **Eligibility:** • Non-profit organizations researching indoor environmental quality improvements • Organizations developing solutions for better indoor environmental quality • No geographic limitations **Application Process:** Applica…

Where does Halton Foundation make grants?

The foundation has no geographic limitations for grant awards.

What size grants does Halton Foundation award?

In 2024, Halton Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $12K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Halton Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Halton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.