The Howard Hallam Family Foundation
The Howard Hallam Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in December 1992 and based in Dallas, Texas. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization focused on supporting charitable causes primarily through direct grants to nonprofits.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+122.3% YoY
Grant Count
27
-28.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
+212.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts and Culture
The foundation has demonstrated particular support for performing arts organizations and music education initiatives in the Dallas area.
Grantmaking
Notable grants included:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with particular concentration in the Dallas area. The foundation also supports organizations in New York and Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $0
- Total Giving: $1,009,076
- Revenue: -$108,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Context: The foundation's asset position reflects its distribution of funds during the final return filing year.
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,143,330 | $1,285,050 |
| Revenue | $-107,891 | $344,209 | $1,859,853 |
| Expenses | $1,035,439 | $485,929 | $325,322 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,009,076 | $453,845 | $317,890 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $29,903 | $668,741 |
| Distributable Amount | $39,656 | $52,822 | $29,840 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members (as of 2020):
- Howard Hallam - President
- Fanchon Hill Hallam - Vice President
- Rhonda Harden-Polichino - Secretary
The foundation has been associated with the Hallam family's philanthropic efforts in Dallas, with family members actively involved in supporting local cultural institutions and community organizations.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD HALLAM | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| FANCHON HILL HALLAM | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| RHONDA HARDEN-POLICHINO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Hallam family has remained active in Dallas philanthropy. Fanchon and Howard Hallam have been recognized as vital supporters of the Basically Beethoven Festival's Hallam Concerts series and operational costs. The foundation has supported music education and performance initiatives, including partnerships with organizations like Sammons Center for the Arts and Moody Performance Hall in Dallas.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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