Jon and Linda Halbert Family Foundation

DALLAS, TX EIN: 47-0929091

The Jon and Linda Halbert Family Foundation is a private foundation established in February 2004 and based in Dallas, Texas. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization supporting various charitable causes, with a particular emphasis on initiatives within Texas and the broader Christian community.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$2.0M

+11.3% YoY

Grant Count

+83.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$186K

-39.3% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports charitable causes across multiple sectors, with a demonstrated commitment to:

Education (approximately 30% of giving)
Social & Human Services (approximately 30% of giving)
Environment (approximately 21% of giving)
Religion

Grantmaking

Applicants must submit a letter outlining the purpose, benefits, and requested amount. There are no application deadlines.

Grant Range

** Typical awards range from $500 to $1,750,000, with a median grant size of $19,000.

Review Cycle

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Approximately 86% of grants remain within Texas, with some funding extending to Arkansas.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $7.4M (93%)

Arkansas $250K (3%)

New York $156K (2%)

Maryland $100K (1%)

Indiana $8K (0%)

California $8K (0%)

Missouri $5K (0%)

District of Columbia $2K (0%)

+3 more states

States

Arkansas California District of Columbia Florida Indiana Massachusetts Maryland Missouri New York Texas Virginia

Cities

ABILENEARLINGTONAUSTINBETHESDABRANSONDALLASDUARTEELKHARTGRANBURYHOUSTONINDIANAPOLISJACKSONVILLELITTLE ROCKLOS ANGELESMABANKPAYNE SPRINGSPURCHASESAN FRANCISCOSEARCYSEVEN POINTS

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets: $8.5 million to $15 million (figures vary across reporting periods)

Annual Giving: Approximately $1.8 million to $2.1 million in total distributions

Total Revenues: $994,171 (2024)

Total Expenses: $2,162,148 (2024)

Number of Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

41 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Forest Forward ($1,600,000), Prison Communities International ($106,000), Citysquare ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BRIDGE2RWANDA INC LITTLE ROCK, AR	TO BUILD A FELLOWSHIP OF HIGH CAPACITY YOUNG LEADERS IN AFRICA	$50,000
CEDAR CREEK VETERANS FOUNDATION MABANK, TX	TO HONOR THE COURAGEOUS MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE SERVED TO PROTECT OUR FREEDOMS	$3,000
CITY OF HOPE DUARTE, CA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,585
CITYSQUARE DALLAS, TX	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$100,000
FOREST FORWARD DALLAS, TX	TO COMBAT THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES THROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD REVILTALIZATION	$1,600,000
HARBOR FUND BETHESDA, MD	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$100,000
HUMANE SOCIETY OF CEDAR CREEK SEVEN POINTS, TX	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$500
PAYNE SPRINGS FIRE-RESCUE PAYNE SPRINGS, TX	TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT FIRE PREVENTION AND PROVIDE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE	$5,000
PEGASUS MEDIA PROJECT DALLAS, TX	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,500
PHYSICAL PLANT THEATER AUSTIN, TX	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$80,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Jon S. Halbert - Founder, President, Treasurer
Linda M. Halbert - Founder, Vice President, Secretary
Lindsay M. Halbert - Director

All three serve on the foundation's board and receive no compensation for their service.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JON S HALBERT	PRESIDENT/TREASURER	1	—
LINDA M HALBERT	V.P./SECRETARY	1	—
LINDSAY M HALBERT	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jon and Linda Halbert Family Foundation fund?

The foundation supports charitable causes across multiple sectors, with a demonstrated commitment to: • **Education** (approximately 30% of giving) • **Social & Human Services** (approximately 30% of giving) • **Environment** (approximately 21% of giving) • **Religion**

How do I apply for a grant from Jon and Linda Halbert Family Foundation?

**Grant Range:** Typical awards range from $500 to $1,750,000, with a median grant size of $19,000. **Recent Grants:** • Forest Forward: $1,600,000 (2024) - To combat the causes and effects of systemic inequities through neighborhood revitalization • Rehabilitation Through the Arts: $106,000 (2024) - General operating support • Central Dallas Community Development Corporation: $100,000 (2024) - General operating support • Home Place Hospice of East Texas: $500 • Community Health Network Foundat…

Where does Jon and Linda Halbert Family Foundation make grants?

Approximately 86% of grants remain within Texas, with some funding extending to Arkansas.

What size grants does Jon and Linda Halbert Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Jon and Linda Halbert Family Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $186K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Jon and Linda Halbert Family Foundation's EIN?

Jon and Linda Halbert Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0929091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.