Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall
Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall is a private foundation based in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2024, it reported 40 grants totaling $2,960,000, with recipients including healthcare, education, food assistance, environmental, cultural, and human-services organizations.
Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall at a glance
In short: Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall gave $3.0M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), mostly in Virginia. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,960,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $74,000
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $74,886,685
- +6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (14 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4500 Pretty Lake Ave 106, Norfolk, VA 23518
Phone: (757) 621-3346
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters ($820K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 135 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to organizations in Virginia and 1% went to organizations in the District of Columbia. Listed Virginia recipients include organizations in Norfolk, Newport News, Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Chesapeake.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 40 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $95K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $560K (2020) to $3.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA | To Provide Financial Support. | $820,000 |
| Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | To Provide Financial Support. | $260,000 |
| Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | To Provide Financial Support. | $200,000 |
| Kenneth a Hall Scholarship - TCC Virginia Beach, VA | To Provide Financial Support. | $150,000 |
| Southeastern Food Bank Norfolk, VA | To Provide Financial Support. | $150,000 |
| Virginia Zoo Norfolk, VA | To Provide Financial Support. | $130,000 |
| Mariners' Museum Newport News, VA | To Provide Financial Support. | $100,000 |
| Norfolk Botanical Garden Norfolk, VA | To Provide Financial Support. | $100,000 |
| Virginia Peninsula Foodbank Hampton, VA | To Provide Financial Support. | $100,000 |
| Begin Again Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | To Provide Financial Support. | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,886,685 | $2,421,709 | $4,016,272 | $2,960,000 | 40 | $2,960,000 | $1,774,268 | $3,214,554 |
| 2023 | $70,604,181 | $6,059,682 | $5,253,794 | $2,960,000 | 36 | $2,960,000 | $4,348,037 | $2,985,030 |
| 2022 | $64,444,215 | $377,936 | $2,917,235 | $1,791,000 | 30 | $1,791,000 | $626,285 | $2,703,016 |
| 2021 | $68,049,159 | $9,862,659 | $2,224,329 | $1,497,000 | 18 | $1,497,000 | $4,437,259 | $2,866,421 |
| 2020 | $61,687,213 | $53,085,247 | $7,590,946 | $560,000 | 11 | — | $1,852,709 | $967,733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall reported a distributable amount of $3.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Norfolk Botanical Garden describes its mission as promoting enjoyment of plants and the environment through gardens and educational programs. The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank says it distributes food to minimize hunger, promote nutrition, and encourage self-reliance through education. The Mariners’ Museum describes its work as connecting people to the world’s waters and shared maritime heritage.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address sepsis education and assistance for survivors and families (Begin Again Foundation), support for people experiencing homelessness (The Union Mission and Judeo-Christian Outreach Center), maritime education and experiences (Nauticus Foundation), and safety and self-sufficiency for people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking (Samaritan House).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $2,960,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $820,000, with a median grant of $35,000. The largest awards included $820,000 to Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, $260,000 to Old Dominion University, $200,000 to Christopher Newport University, and $150,000 each to the Kenneth A Hall Scholarship - TCC and Southeastern Food Bank.
Other notable grants included $130,000 to Virginia Zoo; $100,000 each to the Mariners’ Museum, Norfolk Botanical Garden, and Virginia Peninsula Foodbank; and $50,000 each to Begin Again Foundation, For Kids, and Judeo-Christian Outreach Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth A Hall Jr and F Gray Kiger Jr as trustees.
Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
F. Gray Kiger Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth A. Hall Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall
How much does Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall give each year?
Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall gave $3.0M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 36 grants.
What is Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall's typical grant size?
Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $74,000, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall that year got $34K on average.
Where does Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall give grants?
Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall gives mostly in Virginia: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (17 grants), Virginia Beach, VA (13 grants), Newport News, VA (3 grants) and Portsmouth, VA (2 grants).
Does Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Financial Support." (40 grants).
Who are Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall's largest grantees?
Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters ($820,000), Old Dominion University ($260,000) and Christopher Newport University ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall?
Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall reported $74.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Norfolk Botanical Garden describes its mission as promoting enjoyment of plants and the environment through gardens and educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall's EIN?
Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4709926. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kenneth-a-hall-and-patricia-a-hall-morg_9adba7f804c044a3891e0f008a3bb069
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