The Hafif Foundation
The Hafif Foundation is a private foundation, based in Claremont, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $46K.
The Hafif Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hafif Foundation gave $13K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,870
- -73.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,290
- -56.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $4,224,730
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Hafif Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Casa Colina Foundation ($4K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,870), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Hafif Foundation gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $145K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,870 |
| Casa Colina Foundation Pomona, CA | Charitable Purposes | $3,500 |
| Claremont Police Foundation Claremont, CA | Support first responders. | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,224,730 | $45,925 | $16,625 | $12,870 | 3 | $12,870 | $45,925 |
| 2023 | $4,195,430 | $41,161 | $52,435 | $49,120 | 5 | $52,435 | $41,161 |
| 2022 | $4,206,704 | $68,950 | $78,858 | $71,650 | 5 | $78,858 | $68,950 |
| 2021 | $4,216,612 | $96,066 | $41,057 | $30,000 | 3 | $41,057 | $91,056 |
| 2020 | $4,161,603 | $88,995 | $151,887 | $145,000 | 2 | — | $83,295 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hafif Foundation is led by Greg Hafif, CEO, CFO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Hafif
CEO, CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Hafif
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carter Hafif
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fenja Klaus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Cerafice
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 The Hafif Foundation
How much does The Hafif Foundation give each year?
The Hafif Foundation gave $13K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 5 grants.
What is The Hafif Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hafif Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,290, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hafif Foundation give grants?
The Hafif Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Hafif Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Hafif Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Hafif Foundation?
The Hafif Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $46K.
What is The Hafif Foundation's EIN?
The Hafif Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3306050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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