Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc
Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Florida and several other states.
Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc gave $214K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $213,750
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,375
- -45.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,627,512
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17 West Las Olas Blvd Ste 1650, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 760-4980
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Sequoyah Education Center ($55K). Together the top 10 received $214K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 19 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 26% to California, 11% to Virginia, 5% to New York, and 5% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc gives
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 (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 $3K (2020) to $273K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sequoyah Education Center Pasadena, CA | Charitable Purpose | $55,000 |
| Huizenga Park Foundation Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Broward Health Foundation Ft Lauderdale, FL | Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc Alexandria, VA | Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Jack and Jill Childrens Center Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| The Center for Arts & Innovation Inc Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Catskill Montessori School Catskill, NY | Charitable Purpose | $11,000 |
| Nova Southeatern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation Washington, DC | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Association of Fundraising Professionals Arlington, VA | Charitable Purpose | $2,750 |
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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 | $4,627,512 | $169,136 | $231,558 | $213,750 | 10 | $240,785 | $153,363 | $280,683 |
| 2023 | $4,695,797 | $301,311 | $314,360 | $272,500 | 7 | $272,500 | $288,494 | $253,216 |
| 2022 | $4,677,414 | $102,803 | $239,194 | $220,000 | 1 | $220,000 | $123,485 | $261,620 |
| 2021 | $4,813,722 | $103,728 | $9,288 | — | — | — | $116,250 | $279,030 |
| 2020 | $4,719,282 | $75,249 | $10,372 | $2,500 | 1 | — | $114,989 | $242,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $281K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as public parks, children and families, education, historic preservation, and fundraising professional development. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own missions, not a stated focus-area list from the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $213,750 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $2,750 to $55,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
The largest grants included $55,000 to The Sequoyah Education Center in Pasadena, California; $40,000 to Huizenga Park Foundation Inc in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and $25,000 to Broward Health Foundation in Fort Lauderdale. Other grants included $20,000 each to Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc in Alexandria, Virginia; Jack and Jill Children’s Center Inc in Fort Lauderdale; and The Center for Arts & Innovation Inc in Boca Raton, Florida.
Among the grantees, Huizenga Park Foundation describes its purpose as supporting a publicly accessible park in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Jack and Jill Children’s Center says its mission is to strengthen children and families through education, supportive programming, and community engagement. Catskill Montessori School describes a farm-based Montessori learning community, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals says it advances the fundraising profession through professional development and public awareness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven J Halmos as president, Jeffry Halmos as treasurer, Madelaine G Halmos as vice president, and Stephanie Halmos as secretary.
Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc is led by Steven J. Halmos, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven J. Halmos
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffry Halmos
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madelaine G. Halmos
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Halmos
Secretary
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 Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc
How much does Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc gave $214K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $273K across 7 grants.
What is Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,375, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (26%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ft Lauderdale, FL (4 grants).
Who are Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Sequoyah Education Center ($55,000), Huizenga Park Foundation Inc ($40,000) and Broward Health Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc?
Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $241K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $281K (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 Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as public parks, children and families, education, historic preservation, and fundraising professional development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0305837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Steven Halmos 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.
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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). Steven Halmos Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/steven-halmos-family-foundation-inc-morg_587bf4355b904fbcae438609070207d0
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