The Howard Hallam Family Foundation
The Howard Hallam Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Howard Hallam Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Howard Hallam Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 27 grants in 2023 (avg $37K), mostly in Texas. 22% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,009,076
- +122.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 27
- -28.9% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $37,373
- +212.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,826
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (6 of 27, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Howard Hallam Family 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. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1805 Record Crossing, Dallas, TX 75235-6220
Phone: (214) 634-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Howard Hallam Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Dallas Symphony Association ($511K). Together the top 10 received $971K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 169 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 1% to recipients in Colorado. The filing also reports grant-dollar shares of 0% for Hawaii and 0% for New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Howard Hallam Family Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 6 of 27 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 74% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $318K (2021) to $1.0M (2023). In 2023 it made 27 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Symphony Association Dallas, TX | Annual Support | $511,000 |
| Dallas Opera Dallas, TX | Annual Fund | $150,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art Dallas, TX | Annual Fund | $100,000 |
| Sammons Center for the Arts Dallas, TX | Annual Campaign | $60,000 |
| AT&T Performing Arts Center Dallas, TX | Capital Pledge | $50,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Dallas, TX | Annual Fund | $40,000 |
| Fine Arts Chamber Players Dallas, TX | Sponsorship | $30,000 |
| Momenteous Institute - (Salesmanship Club of Dallas) Dallas, TX | Annual Fund | $10,250 |
| Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival Vail, CO | Honor of Shirley and Bill McFarlane | $10,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation Dallas, TX | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-107,891 | $1,035,439 | $1,009,076 | 27 | $1,009,076 | — | $39,656 |
| 2022 | $1,143,330 | $344,209 | $485,929 | $453,845 | 38 | $453,845 | $29,903 | $52,822 |
| 2021 | $1,285,050 | $1,859,853 | $325,322 | $317,890 | 34 | $317,890 | $668,741 | $29,840 |
| 2020 | $424,450 | $717,563 | $684,720 | $680,580 | 38 | — | $14,163 | $24,766 |
| 2019 | $391,607 | $75,240 | $602,876 | $596,670 | 32 | — | $72,393 | $32,548 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Howard Hallam Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included substantial support for performing arts and cultural organizations. The Dallas Symphony Association describes its mission as inspiring and changing lives through musical excellence; the Sammons Center for the Arts says it supports local performing artists, arts groups, audiences, and arts education.
Other 2023 recipients included organizations working in health, human services, education, and community change. For example, Southwestern Medical Foundation describes its work as advancing medical education, research, and patient care, while United Way of Metropolitan Dallas describes its role as bringing the community together to strengthen access to education, income, and health.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $1,009,076. Awards ranged from $250 to $511,000, with a median grant of $3,826. Among the largest grants were $511,000 to the Dallas Symphony Association for annual support, $150,000 to Dallas Opera for its annual fund, $100,000 to the Dallas Museum of Art for its annual fund, and $60,000 to Sammons Center for the Arts for its annual campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Howard Hallam as president, Fanchon Hill Hallam as vice president, and Rhonda Harden-Polichino as secretary.
The Howard Hallam Family Foundation is led by Howard Hallam, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Howard Hallam
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fanchon Hill Hallam
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Harden-Polichino
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Howard Hallam Family Foundation
How much does The Howard Hallam Family Foundation give each year?
The Howard Hallam Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 27 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $454K across 38 grants.
What is The Howard Hallam Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Howard Hallam Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,826, and its average grant was $37,373, across 27 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Howard Hallam Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Howard Hallam Family Foundation give grants?
The Howard Hallam Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (18 grants) and Fort Worth, TX (4 grants).
Does The Howard Hallam Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of The Howard Hallam Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (5 grants).
Who are The Howard Hallam Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Howard Hallam Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Dallas Symphony Association ($511,000), Dallas Opera ($150,000) and Dallas Museum of Art ($100,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Howard Hallam Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included substantial support for performing arts and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Howard Hallam Family 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 ↑
How much is The Howard Hallam Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Howard Hallam Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Howard Hallam Family Foundation's EIN?
The Howard Hallam Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2448134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does The Howard Hallam Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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