The Halle Foundation
The Halle Foundation is an Atlanta, Georgia-based public charity formed in 1986. It supports initiatives that promote understanding, knowledge, and friendship between the people of Germany, in its European context, and the United States, including work in culture, science, technology, commerce, language, scholarship, and international relations.
The Halle Foundation at a glance
In short: The Halle Foundation gave $2.0M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Georgia. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,017,275
- +70.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $69,561
- +64.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $54,000
- Total assets
- $97,919,404
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (11 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Halle Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications must use the Foundation’s form and be submitted as a PDF email attachment. The Foundation considers requests at board meetings held twice a year, usually in early summer and early winter, with deadlines published in advance. Applicants are encouraged to review the application guidance and eligibility requirements before applying. The Foundation generally does not commit to grants longer than two years, does not fund annual operating support, and rarely supports projects for which it is the only funder or that lack potential to become self-sustaining. It does not fund capital campaigns, debt relief, endowments, individuals, loans, political campaigns or lobbying, churches or religious organizations, or private foundations.
- Review Cycle
- The listed October 1 deadline for the late-November board meeting has passed. The separate May 1, 2026 deadline is also past.
- Deadline
- The listed October 1 deadline for the late-November board meeting has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1180 West Conway Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 664-2506
Website: https://thehallefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Halle Foundation
Who The Halle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc ($275K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 109 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website identifies three eligible geographic categories: organizations located in Georgia; U.S. organizations outside Georgia whose projects exclusively serve Georgia beneficiaries; and organizations located in Germany whose projects have a discernible connection to Georgia. The FAQ describes the Foundation’s grantmaking as limited, with rare exceptions, to projects directly connected to Georgia and strengthening the relationship between Georgia and Germany.
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. The remaining reported shares went to New York (9%), New Jersey (5%), Washington, D.C. (4%), and Texas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Halle Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 29 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $54K; repeat grants $79K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $80K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $1.0M (2020) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc Atlanta, GA | To support funding for a three-week festival of concerts and lectures exploring german romantic composers in april 2024. Also, to support the atlanta symphony orchestras "beethoven project" in 2025. | $275,000 |
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | To support funding for study abroad programs in germany. | $177,404 |
| Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | To provide support for the expansion and continuation of support for kennesaw state university's "german 4 all" program. | $169,400 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | To provide support for lbat scholarship, claus halle gateway fellowship, and claus halle graduate assistantship programs. | $154,594 |
| The Atlanta Opera Inc Atlanta, GA | To support the first two operas of wagner's ring cycle, as well as provide ample supplementary cultural and educational programming. | $125,000 |
| German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States Atlanta, GA | To provide funding for one-year extension of current support for promotion of apprenticeship programs and the german workforce development model | $115,000 |
| American Assoc of Teachers of German Inc Cherry Hill, NJ | To support the annual Georgia state german convention for high school students and teachers, fostering language and cultural exchange. Also to provide scholarships for an exemplary high school student to attend an intensive language and european politics course at the university of rostock. | $93,780 |
| Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | To provide support for a performing tour of the university's string camerata through germany. Also, to support expansion of the erlangen/fau-gsu exchange program. | $93,662 |
| American Council on Germany Inc New York, NY | Annual Grant | $91,542 |
| Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | To provide three years of funding to assist ten students from the aucc per year to attend a six-week study abroad program and to support costs of a visiting professorship in german at the college | $84,200 |
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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 | $97,919,404 | $5,705,894 | $3,604,819 | $2,017,275 | 29 | $5,705,894 |
| 2023 | $92,871,317 | $1,550,154 | $3,626,041 | $1,184,868 | 28 | $1,550,154 |
| 2022 | $85,978,768 | $-25,320 | $3,083,919 | $1,196,417 | 21 | $-25,320 |
| 2021 | $98,868,536 | $1,914,947 | $3,022,212 | $1,534,090 | 15 | $1,914,947 |
| 2020 | $93,187,307 | $5,784,102 | $2,429,007 | $1,036,029 | 16 | $5,426,372 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to promote understanding, knowledge, and friendship between the people of Germany and the United States. It supports initiatives in culture, science, technology, commerce, language, scholarship, and international relations.
Its 2024 grants show support for universities, arts organizations, language education, international exchange, and German-American commerce and policy organizations. For example, the Woodruff Arts Center describes its own mission as supporting arts and education for diverse audiences; the American Association of Teachers of German describes its mission as supporting German-language and culture teaching; and the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States describes its mission as promoting trade and investment relationships between Germany and the Southern United States.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 29 grants totaling $2,017,275. Individual grants ranged from $5,453 to $275,000, with a median of $54,000.
The largest reported awards included $275,000 to the Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center for a festival of concerts and lectures on German Romantic composers and support for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Beethoven Project; $177,404 to the University of Georgia for study-abroad programs in Germany; and $169,400 to Kennesaw State University for its German 4 All program. Other notable grants included $154,594 to the Georgia Tech Foundation for scholarship and fellowship programs, $125,000 to the Atlanta Opera for Wagner’s Ring Cycle and related cultural and educational programming, and $115,000 to the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States for apprenticeship and workforce-development programming.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr. Eike Jordan as chairman and trustee; Dr. Rosemary M. Magee and Christoph Ehland as trustees; Juergen Gentzke as a trustee added in June 2024; and W. Marshall Sanders as executive director. Joseph R. Bankoff is listed as a trustee who passed away during 2024.
The Halle Foundation is led by W. Marshall Sanders, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
W. Marshall Sanders
Executive Director
Executive Diretor → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$262K (2020) → $308K (2024)
Eike Jordan
Chairman & Trustee
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$201K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Joseph R. Bankoff
Trustee - Passed Away During
Trustee → Trustee - Passed Away During, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary M. Magee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christoph Ehland
Trustee
Trustee - Added → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juergen Gentzke
Trustee - Added
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peter C. White (2020–2022) — Trustee - Removed
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $308K, to W Marshall Sanders (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Halle Foundation
How much does The Halle Foundation give each year?
The Halle Foundation gave $2.0M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 28 grants.
What is The Halle Foundation's typical grant size?
The Halle Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $54,000, and its average grant was $69,561, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Halle Foundation that year got $54K on average.
Where does The Halle Foundation give grants?
The Halle Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (10 grants), Athens, GA (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Dalton, GA (2 grants).
Does The Halle Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Halle Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Halle Foundation's largest grantees?
The Halle Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc ($275,000), University of Georgia ($177,404) and Kennesaw State University ($169,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Halle Foundation?
The Halle Foundation reported $97.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What does The Halle Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to promote understanding, knowledge, and friendship between the people of Germany and the United States. It supports initiatives in culture, science, technology, commerce, language, scholarship, and international relations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Halle Foundation?
Applications must use the Foundation’s form and be submitted as a PDF email attachment. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Halle Foundation's EIN?
The Halle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6201529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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