HLH Family Foundation Inc
HLH Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in filing year 2025, it reported 13 grants totaling $2,777,828.
HLH Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: HLH Family Foundation Inc gave $2.8M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $214K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,777,828
- +64.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -27.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $213,679
- +127.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $8,915
- -99.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to HLH Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3111 Welborn St 1505, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (212) 260-4446
Website: https://hlhfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HLH Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Chicago Community Foundation ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 87 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 10% to California, 9% to Texas, 4% to Maryland, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How HLH Family Foundation Inc gives
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 383% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2021) to $2.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $2,088,328 |
| Foundation for Women La Jolla, CA | General Support | $172,000 |
| Daybreak University Anaheim, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Imopact Assets Inc Bethesda, MD | General Support | $100,000 |
| Nomi Network Inc Dallas, TX | General Support | $100,000 |
| All Stars Project Dallas, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Ms Foundation for Women Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Texas Womens Foundation Dallas, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Unlocking Doors Dallas, TX | General Support | $35,000 |
| Fellowship Covenant Church Bronx, NY | General Support | $17,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,915 | $44,111 | $2,810,237 | $2,777,828 | 13 | $2,794,238 | $19,455 | $55,860 |
| 2024 | $3,018,749 | $1,287,020 | $1,773,576 | $1,690,000 | 18 | $1,703,982 | $1,041,917 | $165,317 |
| 2023 | $4,067,489 | $-81,178 | $1,076,440 | $975,000 | 29 | $988,787 | — | $207,173 |
| 2022 | $4,411,107 | $90,441 | $705,557 | $575,000 | 15 | $601,299 | — | $239,914 |
| 2021 | $5,971,897 | $885,548 | $495,065 | $250,000 | 12 | $349,341 | $758,782 | $279,924 |
| 2020 | $5,615,663 | $692,231 | $680,065 | $399,800 | 1 | — | $644,074 | $245,588 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HLH Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission draws on Micah 6:8 and expresses hope that its grants will help foster greater justice, kindness, and humility in relationships.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own stated missions address a range of issues. For example, Foundation for Women says it works to eliminate global poverty through microfinance; NOMI Network says it seeks to end human trafficking by creating pathways to safe employment for women and girls; and Texas Women’s Foundation says it invests in removing barriers to women’s economic security, stability, and success. Other supported organizations describe work in counseling education, women’s collective power, reentry services, community strengthening, and Imago therapy and workshops.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $2,777,828. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,088,328, with a median of $50,000. The largest grant was $2,088,328 to The Chicago Community Foundation for general support. Other notable grants included $172,000 to Foundation for Women, $100,000 each to Daybreak University, IMOPACT Assets Inc, and NOMI Network Inc, and $50,000 each to All Stars Project, MS Foundation for Women Inc, and Texas Women’s Foundation. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Helen LaKelly Hunt as president and trustee, and Harville Hendrix, Kanyere Eaton, and James Dennis as trustees.
HLH Family Foundation Inc is led by Helen Lakelly Hunt, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Helen Lakelly Hunt
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harville Hendrix
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Dennis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kanyere Eaton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Vincent McGee (2020–2021) — Secretary & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 HLH Family Foundation Inc
How much does HLH Family Foundation Inc give each year?
HLH Family Foundation Inc gave $2.8M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 18 grants.
What is HLH Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
HLH Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $213,679, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does HLH Family Foundation Inc give grants?
HLH Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (6 grants).
Does HLH Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of HLH Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are HLH Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
HLH Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Chicago Community Foundation ($2,088,328), Foundation for Women ($172,000) and Daybreak University ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is HLH Family Foundation Inc?
HLH Family Foundation Inc reported $9K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does HLH Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission draws on Micah 6:8 and expresses hope that its grants will help foster greater justice, kindness, and humility in relationships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HLH Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is HLH Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
HLH Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3501674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does HLH Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). HLH Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hlh-family-foundation-inc-morg_5132a827450540f59adfb9e6e05897d7
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