Hlh Family Foundation Inc

DALLAS, TX EIN: 13-3501674

HLH Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1989 and based in Dallas, Texas. The foundation supports philanthropic initiatives across the United States, with a primary focus on grantmaking and charitable giving.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.0M

-25.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.7M

+73.3% YoY

Grant Count

-37.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$94K

+179.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hlh Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $165K 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 foundation operates within the philanthropic and foundations sector, supporting various charitable initiatives across multiple states and cities.

Grantmaking

The foundation is open to new applicants. Recent grants include:

Grant Range

of $149. The foundation made 3,414 total grants in the previous year, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Average Grant

of $149. The foundation made 3,414 total grants in the previous year, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds initiatives across multiple states and cities, including Anaheim, Austin, Boston, New York, California, Texas, and Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $977K (25%)

Texas $923K (24%)

Kansas $605K (16%)

California $452K (12%)

District of Columbia $435K (11%)

Maryland $325K (8%)

Virginia $40K (1%)

Illinois $38K (1%)

+4 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Illinois Kansas Massachusetts Maryland New York Texas Virginia

Cities

AnaheimAustinBethesdaBostonBronxBrooklynCarlsbadCarol StreamCummingDallasDes MoinesEssexGlen EllynHonoluluIrvingLa JollaLos AngelesLynchburgNew YorkSan Francisco

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $3,018,749
Total Revenues: $1,287,020
Total Expenses: $1,773,576
Investment Income and Dividends: $90,171
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $995,129

Revenue Composition (2024):

Grants and Contributions: $201,720
Investment Income and Dividends: $90,171

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,018,749	$4,067,489	$4,411,107
Revenue	$1,287,020	$-81,178	$90,441
Expenses	$1,773,576	$1,076,440	$705,557
Qualifying Distributions	$1,703,982	$988,787	$601,299
Net Investment Income	$1,041,917	—	—
Distributable Amount	$165,317	$207,173	$239,914

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

75 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Catholic Foundation for Totus Tuus Fund (krr) ($200,000), Amalgamated Charitable Foundation ($200,000), Imopact Assets Inc ($200,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALL STARS PROJECT DALLAS, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$75,000
EQUALITY NOW INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN LA JOLLA, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$125,000
SOLIDAIRE NETWORK INC SAN FRANCISCO, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
TEXAS WOMENS FOUNDATION DALLAS, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$100,000
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION FOR TOTUS TUUS FUND (KRR) WICHITA, KS	GENERAL SUPPORT	$200,000
UNLOCKING DOORS DALLAS, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$135,000
WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER WASHINGTON DC, DC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION WASHINGTON DC, DC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$200,000
FRACTURED ATLAS PRODUCTIONS INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$75,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key personnel include:

Helen LaKelly Hunt — President and Trustee
Harville Hendrix — Trustee
Kanyere Eaton — Trustee
James Dennis — Trustee

All trustees serve voluntarily without compensation. The foundation has zero employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
HELEN LAKELLY HUNT	PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE	1	—
HARVILLE HENDRIX	TRUSTEE	1	—
KANYERE EATON	TRUSTEE	1	—
JAMES DENNIS	TRUSTEE	1	—

Contact Information

Website: hlhfamilyfoundation.org

Location: Dallas, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hlh Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation operates within the philanthropic and foundations sector, supporting various charitable initiatives across multiple states and cities.

How do I apply for a grant from Hlh Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation is open to new applicants. Recent grants include: • Amalgamated Charitable Foundation: $200,000 (General Support, 2024) • Unlocking Doors or Doors: $135,000 (General Support, 2024) • Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health: $125,000 (General Support, 2024) The foundation awarded approximately $975,000 in total grants in the most recent year, with an average grant size of $149. The foundation made 3,414 total grants in the previous year, with approximately 12% of new applicants receivi…

Where does Hlh Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation funds initiatives across multiple states and cities, including Anaheim, Austin, Boston, New York, California, Texas, and Virginia.

What size grants does Hlh Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Hlh Family Foundation Inc awarded 18 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $94K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Hlh Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hlh Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $165K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.