The Halaj Foundation
The organization was established to provide support for the jewish community foundation, the American associates ben-gurion university and the anti-defamation league and other approved qualified charitable organizations approved to receive contributions from the foundation.
The Halaj Foundation at a glance
In short: The Halaj Foundation gave $375K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $94K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $375,000
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $93,750
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $9,928,469
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Halaj Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Foundation ($205K). Together the top 4 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 10 grants of 20 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Halaj Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $291K (2019) to $438K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | — | $205,000 |
| Am Assoc Ben Gurion Univ Los Angeles, CA | — | $75,000 |
| Anti Defamation League Los Angeles, CA | — | $75,000 |
| American Friends Bar Illan Univ Beverly Hills, CA | — | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,928,469 | $706,731 | $403,217 | $375,000 | 4 | $706,731 |
| 2023 | $9,624,955 | $474,101 | $453,926 | $430,000 | 4 | $474,101 |
| 2022 | $9,604,780 | $704,429 | $461,316 | $438,000 | 4 | $704,429 |
| 2021 | $9,361,667 | $782,026 | $365,505 | $343,000 | 4 | $782,026 |
| 2020 | $8,945,146 | $298,253 | $334,451 | $315,000 | 4 | $298,253 |
| 2019 | $8,981,344 | $438,006 | $309,117 | $291,000 | 4 | $438,006 |
About The Halaj Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Halaj Foundation is a public charity, based in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $375K. Net investment income was $707K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Halaj Foundation is led by Steven Halaj, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Halaj
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Hoffer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Howard
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naomi Strongim
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Rosen
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Marvin Schotland (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Philip S. Gomperts (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Fishman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Francine Lis (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Halaj Foundation
How much does The Halaj Foundation give each year?
The Halaj Foundation gave $375K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $430K across 4 grants.
What is The Halaj Foundation's typical grant size?
The Halaj Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $93,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Halaj Foundation give grants?
The Halaj Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
How large is The Halaj Foundation?
The Halaj Foundation reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $707K.
What is The Halaj Foundation's EIN?
The Halaj Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4700852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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