William W & Betty Halliday Foundation
The William W & Betty Halliday Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing shows grants to charitable organizations working in areas including animal welfare, human services, parks, education, and community support.
William W & Betty Halliday Foundation at a glance
In short: William W & Betty Halliday Foundation gave $125K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,100
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,381
- +31.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,222,229
- +47.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (3 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William W & Betty Halliday Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4175 Blaine Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110-2433
Phone: (314) 703-7090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William W & Betty Halliday Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Missoure Alliance for Animals ($15K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 181 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri. Other recipient states included Texas (8%), Virginia (4%), New York (3%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William W & Betty Halliday Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 36 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2020) to $125K (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missoure Alliance for Animals St. Louis, MO | Educational Programs | $15,000 |
| Emmaus Homes St Charles, MO | Help People | $10,000 |
| Animals Abused and Abandoned Dallas, TX | Help Animals | $10,000 |
| Tower Grove Park St. Louis, MO | Help Institutions | $7,500 |
| Animal Protective Assn St. Louis, MO | Help Animals | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army St. Louis, MO | Help People | $5,000 |
| Forest Park Forever St. Louis, MO | Help Institutions | $5,000 |
| Lutheran North HS Scholarship St. Louis, MO | Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Operation Spot St. Louis, MO | Help Animals | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of MO St. Louis, MO | Help Animals | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,222,229 | $523,819 | $129,509 | $125,100 | 37 | $125,175 | $519,410 | $131,830 |
| 2024 | $829,481 | $117,404 | $102,924 | $97,900 | 38 | $102,214 | $112,380 | $125,096 |
| 2023 | $815,317 | $20,896 | $88,175 | $83,325 | 36 | $87,390 | $22,708 | $103,223 |
| 2022 | $882,755 | $13,990 | $127,226 | $113,400 | 37 | $123,400 | $11,432 | $92,271 |
| 2021 | $996,310 | $27,706 | $90,247 | $85,500 | 33 | $89,500 | $22,959 | $117,382 |
| 2020 | $1,060,289 | $108,144 | $80,759 | $76,100 | 30 | — | $103,485 | $91,336 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William W & Betty Halliday Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its program activity as cash distributions from securities and payments in lieu of dividend. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations serving people, animals, and community institutions. For example, Emmaus Homes describes its mission as enriching the lives of people with cognitive or developmental disabilities by fostering independence, inclusion, and self-advocacy. Operation SPOT says it works to eliminate unnecessary euthanasia of dogs and cats in the St. Louis area, while Forest Park Forever describes its work as restoring and sustaining Forest Park as a public park.
Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address tornado recovery for North St. Louis residents (100ROOFS), food access (St. Louis Area Food Bank), support for domestic violence survivors and their children (Lydia’s House), shelter and adoption for homeless cats and dogs (Open Door Animal Sanctuary), and service dogs for veterans and wounded warriors (Mutts with a Mission).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $125,100 through 37 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $15,000 to Missourie Alliance for Animals for educational programs; $10,000 to Emmaus Homes to help people; and $10,000 to Animals Abused and Abandoned to help animals. Other notable awards included $7,500 to Tower Grove Park, and $5,000 each to Animal Protective Association, Salvation Army, Forest Park Forever, an individual recipient High School Scholarship, Operation SPOT, Humane Society of Missouri, and 100ROOFS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laurie H Livingston, Jean E Robertson, and Matthew A Robertson as trustees.
William W & Betty Halliday Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laurie H. Livingston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Jean E. Robertson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew A. Robertson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce W. Halliday (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $4K, to Laurie H Livingston (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William W & Betty Halliday Foundation
How much does William W & Betty Halliday Foundation give each year?
William W & Betty Halliday Foundation gave $125K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 38 grants.
What is William W & Betty Halliday Foundation's typical grant size?
William W & Betty Halliday Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,381, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William W & Betty Halliday Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does William W & Betty Halliday Foundation give grants?
William W & Betty Halliday Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (22 grants).
Does William W & Betty Halliday Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on William W & Betty Halliday Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Help Animals" (11 grants), "Help People" (7 grants) and "Help Institutions" (4 grants).
Who are William W & Betty Halliday Foundation's largest grantees?
William W & Betty Halliday Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Missoure Alliance for Animals ($15,000), Emmaus Homes ($10,000) and Animals Abused and Abandoned ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William W & Betty Halliday Foundation?
William W & Betty Halliday Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (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 does William W & Betty Halliday Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its program activity as cash distributions from securities and payments in lieu of dividend. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations serving people, animals, and community institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William W & Betty Halliday Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William W & Betty Halliday Foundation's EIN?
William W & Betty Halliday Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7001460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does William W & Betty Halliday 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
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