The Haldeman Family Foundation
The Haldeman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including schools, colleges, community organizations, and a public charity that administers donor-advised funds.
The Haldeman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Haldeman Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 52 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,339,250
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 52
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,755
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $28,840,558
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (22% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Haldeman Family Foundation
- 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: Co Dechert Llp 2929 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2808
Phone: (215) 994-2256
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Haldeman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($180K). Together the top 10 received $996K.
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 209 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were distributed across recipients in several states. The largest reported shares went to Pennsylvania (22%), New York (21%), Massachusetts (16%), Rhode Island (13%), and New Hampshire (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Haldeman Family Foundation gives
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $801K (2022) to $1.4M (2019). In 2025 it made 52 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Hale DAF | $180,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable DAF - Matthew and Lindsay Haldeman Warwick, RI | Unrestricted | $180,000 |
| Vertus High School Rochester, NY | General Fund | $180,000 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | General Fund | $166,000 |
| Boston College Newton Centre, MA | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Nashoba Brooks School Concord, MA | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Rochester Community Squash Pittsford, NY | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Ross School Foundation Ross, CA | General Fund | $35,000 |
| Tipping Point San Francisco, CA | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of America Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,840,558 | $2,341,775 | $1,401,010 | $1,339,250 | 52 | $1,350,301 | $2,340,066 | $1,422,517 |
| 2024 | $27,719,429 | $2,541,660 | $1,343,908 | $1,317,400 | 48 | $1,325,766 | $2,539,380 | $1,358,632 |
| 2023 | $26,820,916 | $2,046,759 | $1,239,806 | $1,200,501 | 48 | $1,200,501 | $1,428,909 | $1,290,303 |
| 2022 | $26,013,963 | $1,274,269 | $814,072 | $801,300 | 33 | $801,300 | $1,716,319 | $1,253,253 |
| 2021 | $25,553,766 | $2,425,494 | $1,149,483 | $1,072,741 | 28 | $1,072,741 | $1,601,032 | $1,238,875 |
| 2020 | $24,277,755 | $2,870,287 | $899,650 | $897,666 | 4 | — | $2,868,303 | $1,166,989 |
| 2019 | $22,307,118 | $1,150,861 | $1,380,018 | $1,380,018 | 45 | — | $643,853 | $1,156,356 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Haldeman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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 reported grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Rochester Community Squash describes its mission as fostering squash as a lifelong athletic pursuit while providing area youth with educational support and a safe, inclusive environment. Brandeis University says it advances the humanities, arts, and sciences and provides a broad liberal arts education. Marin Promise Partnership describes its work as closing educational opportunity gaps through collaboration across schools, nonprofits, and civic leaders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 52 grants totaling $1,339,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $180,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $180,000 to National Philanthropic Trust for “HALE DAF,” $180,000 to Vanguard Charitable DAF – Matthew and Lindsay Haldeman for “UNRESTRICTED,” and $180,000 to Vertus High School for “GENERAL FUND.” Other large grants included $166,000 to Dartmouth College, $100,000 to Boston College, and $50,000 each to Nashoba Brooks School and Rochester Community Squash.
Among other 2025 recipients, the foundation gave $35,000 to Ross School Foundation, $30,000 to Tipping Point, $25,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of America, $25,000 to Brandeis University, and $25,000 to Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation. National Philanthropic Trust describes itself as a public charity that provides philanthropic expertise and administers donor-advised funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles Edgar Haldeman Jr. as vice president and director; Barbara C. Haldeman as secretary, treasurer, and director; Matthew A. Haldeman as president and director; and Charlotte E. Haldeman and Catherine J. Haldeman as directors.
The Haldeman Family Foundation is led by Matthew A. Haldeman, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew A. Haldeman
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara C. Haldeman
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine J. Haldeman
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Edgar Haldeman Jr.
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte E. Haldeman
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Haldeman Family Foundation
How much does The Haldeman Family Foundation give each year?
The Haldeman Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 52 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 48 grants.
What is The Haldeman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Haldeman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $25,755, across 52 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Haldeman Family Foundation give grants?
The Haldeman Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (5 grants), Rochester, NY (4 grants), Hobe Sound, FL (4 grants) and Concord, MA (3 grants).
Does The Haldeman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of The Haldeman Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
Who are The Haldeman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Haldeman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($180,000), Vanguard Charitable DAF - Matthew and Lindsay Haldeman ($180,000) and Vertus High School ($180,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Haldeman Family Foundation?
The Haldeman Family Foundation reported $28.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (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 The Haldeman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Haldeman Family Foundation?
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 The Haldeman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Haldeman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2218296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Haldeman Family 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Haldeman Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-haldeman-family-foundation-morg_5684d2a6bf60419f880f77b0ae137ab5
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