Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc
Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Jose, California. In 2024, it made 34 grants totaling $313,000, with grants designated for purposes including scholarships, education, and public activities.
Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc gave $313K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $313,000
- +119.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,206
- +119.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $7,800,013
- +70.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (6 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (97% 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 Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to submit a letter of application for a grant to Steven L Hallgrimson. Awards are limited to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven L Hallgrimson
Mailing address: Ten Almaden Blvd 11Th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113-3233
Phone: (408) 286-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Claremont McKenna College ($160K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 170 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 2% to North Dakota, and 1% to Utah. Washington and the District of Columbia each accounted for 0% of grant dollars. These percentages are reported shares and may reflect rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 27 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 133% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $80K (2020) to $313K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $313K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | Scholarship | $160,000 |
| Special Olympics Nothern California Pleasant Hill, CA | PUBLIC | $25,000 |
| First Tee Monterey Salinas, CA | PUBLIC | $15,000 |
| San Jose Sports Hall of Fame San Jose, CA | PUBLIC | $12,500 |
| San Jose State University San Jose, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Santa Clara County Law Library San Jose, CA | PUBLIC | $10,000 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School San Jose, CA | Educationeducation | $7,000 |
| Icelandic Roots Fargo, ND | PUBLIC | $5,000 |
| Eastside College Proparatory School East Palo Alto, CA | Education | $5,000 |
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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 | $7,800,013 | $3,526,116 | $331,700 | $313,000 | 34 | $329,623 | $1,519,098 | $283,824 |
| 2023 | $4,583,294 | $589,313 | $162,897 | $142,463 | 34 | $161,177 | $100,249 | $198,009 |
| 2022 | $3,514,266 | $691,858 | $242,983 | $227,900 | 52 | $236,400 | $141,624 | $177,221 |
| 2021 | $3,762,492 | $753,044 | $154,353 | $134,300 | 34 | $134,300 | $212,429 | $158,503 |
| 2020 | $2,794,107 | $232,282 | $86,909 | $79,500 | 16 | — | $48,135 | $129,092 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $284K 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 formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for educational institutions and scholarships, as well as organizations identified with public purposes. Grantees’ own descriptions show the range of work represented: REACH FOUNDATION describes its mission as providing high school mentoring and scholarships for first-generation college students; Stroke Awareness Foundation describes work in community awareness and education about cerebrovascular disease; and the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley describes using the law to address social injustices affecting low-income people and communities of color in Silicon Valley. These are grantee missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $313,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $160,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest grant was $160,000 to Claremont McKenna College for a scholarship. Other large awards included $25,000 to Special Olympics Northern California and $15,000 to First Tee Monterey, both with the purpose listed as public; $12,500 to San Jose Sports Hall of Fame for a public purpose; and $10,000 each to San Jose State University, Santa Clara County Law Library, and Santa Clara University.
Additional 2024 grants included $7,000 to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School for education, and $5,000 each to Icelandic Roots, Eastside College Preparatory School, Midori-Kai, and REACH FOUNDATION. Scripps College also received $5,000. Its stated mission is to educate women through participation in a community of scholars, preparing graduates for leadership, service, integrity, and creativity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven L Hallgrimson as president, Noreen Sullivan as secretary/treasurer, and Rod Liner as vice-president.
Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc is led by Steven L. Hallgrimson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven L. Hallgrimson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rod Liner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Noreen Sullivan
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Erik L. Hallgrimson (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc
How much does Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc give each year?
Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc gave $313K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $142K across 34 grants.
What is Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $9,206, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc give grants?
Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (5 grants), Claremont, CA (3 grants), Campbell, CA (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public" (12 grants), "Education" (8 grants) and "Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Claremont McKenna College ($160,000), Special Olympics Nothern California ($25,000) and First Tee Monterey ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc?
Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $330K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $284K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for educational institutions and scholarships, as well as organizations identified with public purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc's EIN?
Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0140464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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 L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/steven-l-hallgrimson-foundation-inc-morg_e63c7969f83f4dc8b7a5baf6aa1780fe
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