Ted Hall Missionary Foundation
Ted Hall Missionary Foundation is a private foundation based in Lafayette, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, humanitarian aid, Native American rights, and civil rights.
Ted Hall Missionary Foundation at a glance
In short: Ted Hall Missionary Foundation gave $11K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $420), top state Colorado. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,500
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $420
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $105,080
- -13.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (20% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ted Hall Missionary Foundation
- 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: 2733 E White Oak Court, Lafayette, CO 80026-8008
Phone: (303) 665-5761
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ted Hall Missionary Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southern Poverty Law Center ($600). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 116 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Colorado and New York each accounted for 20%, Washington, DC, for 14%, and Alabama and Illinois for 9% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ted Hall Missionary Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 25 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $300; repeat grants $425. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 333% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $6K (2020) to $11K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | For Charity Programs | $600 |
| Native American Rights Fund Boulder, CO | For Charity Programs | $600 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | For Charity Programs | $600 |
| United Negro College Fund Washington, DC | For Charity Programs | $600 |
| Opportunity International Carol Stream, IL | For Charity Programs | $600 |
| World Vision Tacoma, WA | For Charity Programs | $600 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | For Charity Programs | $600 |
| Mercy Ship Lindale, TX | For Charity Programs | $600 |
| Brennan Center for Justice New York, NY | For Charity Programs | $600 |
| Public Citizen Foundation Washington, DC | For Charity Programs | $600 |
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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 | $105,080 | $13,005 | $15,371 | $10,500 | 25 | $15,371 | $7,005 | $4,617 |
| 2024 | $121,068 | $14,332 | $12,233 | $10,200 | 24 | — | $9,832 | — |
| 2023 | $101,190 | $13,224 | $8,198 | $6,210 | 22 | — | $4,724 | — |
| 2022 | $96,164 | $18,297 | $1,846 | $6,200 | 22 | — | $705 | — |
| 2021 | $126,495 | $37,042 | $11,332 | $7,710 | 23 | — | $1,859 | — |
| 2020 | $53,503 | $15,348 | $7,330 | $6,000 | 19 | — | — | $3,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ted Hall Missionary Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions cover a range of charitable work. For example, the Southern Poverty Law Center says it works to advance racial justice and human rights; the United Negro College Fund says it supports underrepresented students and member institutions; and World Vision says it provides emergency relief and long-term community development. The Native American Rights Fund describes its work as protecting Native American rights, resources, and lifeways, while the American Indian College Fund says it invests in Native students and tribal college education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $10,500 through 25 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $600, with a median of $300. Recipients included the Southern Poverty Law Center, Native American Rights Fund, UNICEF, United Negro College Fund, World Vision, and Opportunity International, each of which received $600. The American Indian College Fund received $300.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Theodore D Hall as a director.
Ted Hall Missionary Foundation is led by Theodore D Hall DIRECTOR, Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Theodore D Hall DIRECTOR
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Theodore D Hall (2020) — Director
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 Ted Hall Missionary Foundation
How much does Ted Hall Missionary Foundation give each year?
Ted Hall Missionary Foundation gave $11K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 24 grants.
What is Ted Hall Missionary Foundation's typical grant size?
Ted Hall Missionary Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $420, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ted Hall Missionary Foundation that year got $300 on average.
Where does Ted Hall Missionary Foundation give grants?
Ted Hall Missionary Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Denver, CO (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Montgomery, AL (2 grants).
Does Ted Hall Missionary Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Ted Hall Missionary Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Charity Programs" (25 grants).
Who are Ted Hall Missionary Foundation's largest grantees?
Ted Hall Missionary Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Southern Poverty Law Center ($600), Native American Rights Fund ($600) and UNICEF ($600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ted Hall Missionary Foundation?
Ted Hall Missionary Foundation reported $105K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ted Hall Missionary Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions cover a range of charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ted Hall Missionary Foundation?
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 Ted Hall Missionary Foundation's EIN?
Ted Hall Missionary Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1907306. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ted Hall Missionary Foundation 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 May 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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