The Hullar Foundation
The Hullar Foundation is a private foundation, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $74K.
The Hullar Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hullar Foundation gave $115K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,000
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,778
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,874,415
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Hullar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fingers Lake Land Trust ($30K). Together the top 9 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 42 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Hullar Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2021) to $129K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fingers Lake Land Trust Ithaca, NY | To Support Receipient's Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| ACLU Foundation Portland, OR | To Support Receipient's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| French International School Portland, OR | To Support Receipient's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Ace Makerspace Oakland, CA | To Support Receipient's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - International New York, NY | To Support Receipient's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Va Research Fdn of Portland Portland, OR | To Support Receipient's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Fisher Center Alzheimer Research New York, NY | To Support Receipient's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Suquamish Foundation Suquamish, WA | To Support Receipient's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Finca International Washington, DC | To Support Receipient's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,874,415 | $329,040 | $142,840 | $115,000 | 9 | $117,891 | $74,091 | $141,893 |
| 2023 | $1,682,433 | $156,068 | $119,937 | $100,000 | 9 | $101,186 | $20,800 | $113,152 |
| 2022 | $1,643,930 | $305,047 | $156,920 | $129,000 | 4 | $131,040 | $69,168 | $110,488 |
| 2021 | $1,495,803 | $315,626 | $106,580 | $81,100 | 20 | $83,333 | $132,379 | $111,555 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hullar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hullar Foundation is led by Theodore W. Hullar MD, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Theodore W. Hullar MD
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Hullar
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy E. Hullar
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Hullar Foundation
How much does The Hullar Foundation give each year?
The Hullar Foundation gave $115K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 9 grants.
What is The Hullar Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hullar Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,778, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hullar Foundation give grants?
The Hullar Foundation's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (35%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are The Hullar Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hullar Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fingers Lake Land Trust ($30,000), ACLU Foundation ($15,000) and French International School ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hullar Foundation?
The Hullar Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (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 is The Hullar Foundation's EIN?
The Hullar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3622315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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