The Thomas E Hall Foundation
The Thomas E Hall Foundation is a private foundation, based in Barrington, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $104K.
The Thomas E Hall Foundation at a glance
In short: The Thomas E Hall Foundation gave $36K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,015
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,502
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,590
- Total assets
- $1,309,890
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Thomas E Hall Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles ($12K). Together the top 8 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Thomas E Hall Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2019) to $36K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Unconditional | $12,400 |
| Childrens Hospital of La Audiology Los Angeles, CA | Unconditional | $7,525 |
| Saint Jude Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Unconditional | $3,990 |
| USO Washington, DC | Unconditional | $3,590 |
| Disabled American Veterans Erlanger, KY | Unconditional | $3,590 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Unconditional | $2,890 |
| The Union Mission Los Angeles, CA | Unconditional | $1,130 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach, CA | Unconditional | $900 |
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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 | $1,309,890 | $663,301 | $595,057 | $36,015 | 8 | $63,015 | $104,259 | $74,647 |
| 2024 | $1,241,646 | $132,403 | $111,681 | $36,015 | 8 | $90,015 | $56,737 | $59,670 |
| 2023 | $1,220,924 | $9,928 | $102,627 | $34,313 | 8 | $102,627 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,313,623 | $50,617 | $100,798 | $32,675 | 8 | $100,798 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,363,804 | $490,761 | $98,875 | $31,100 | 8 | $98,875 | — | — |
| 2020 | $971,917 | $252,870 | $86,955 | $29,605 | 8 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $806,002 | $30,496 | $51,639 | $25,975 | 8 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas E Hall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thomas E Hall Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia Bauman
Trustee
Manager → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
$16K (2019) → $9K (2025)
Michelle Armenakas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Stacy A. Clary
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Hall (2019) — Manager
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to Cynthia Bauman (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas E Hall Foundation
How much does The Thomas E Hall Foundation give each year?
The Thomas E Hall Foundation gave $36K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 8 grants.
What is The Thomas E Hall Foundation's typical grant size?
The Thomas E Hall Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,590, and its average grant was $4,502, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Thomas E Hall Foundation give grants?
The Thomas E Hall Foundation gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (11%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Thomas E Hall Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Thomas E Hall Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Unconditional" (8 grants).
Who are The Thomas E Hall Foundation's largest grantees?
The Thomas E Hall Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles ($12,400), Childrens Hospital of La Audiology ($7,525) and Saint Jude Childrens Hospital ($3,990), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas E Hall Foundation?
The Thomas E Hall Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (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 Thomas E Hall Foundation's EIN?
The Thomas E Hall Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4788906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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