O L Halsell Foundation
Accepts applications
O L Halsell Foundation is a private foundation in Costa Mesa, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.6 million in 90 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $220,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.6 million
- Number of grants90
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$220,000
- Assets$53.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 116 | $47.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 121 | $50.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.6 million | 90 | $53.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | O L Halsell Foundation P O Box 6300, Santa Ana, CA 92707 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (714) 546-0755 |
| What to submit | Grant information can be found on our website www.olhalsell.org |
| Deadlines | August 31 for new organizations |
| Restrictions | Grants restrictions can be found on our website |
What O L Halsell Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 90 | $2.6 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Oc | OPERATING FUNDS120,000cAPITAL CAMPAIGN100,000 | $220,000 |
| Individual | Operating funds 50000capital campaign50000 | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army Orange County | Operating funds | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Huntington V | Operating funds 30000capital campagn 50000 | $80,000 |
| The Wooden Floor | Operating funds | $70,000 |
| Orange County Adult Achievement Cen | My day counts | $65,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Orange Count | Atec program 30,000veterans program 30,000 | $60,000 |
| Waymakers | Huntington beach youth shelter | $60,000 |
| Alzheimers Family Services Center | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Alzheimers Orange County | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Eddie Nash Foundation | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Orange County | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Orange High Marine Corps Rotc Assn | Character and leadership development | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Orange Cou | Operating Funds | $50,000 |
| Soroptimist Club Huntington Beach | Live your dream | $50,000 |
| Age Well Senior Services | Operating funds | $40,000 |
| Individual | Operating funds | $40,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates O | Operating funds | $40,000 |
| Individual | Operating funds | $40,000 |
| Kidsingers | Operating funds | $37,000 |
| Individual | Operating funds | $35,000 |
| Individual | Operating funds | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach | Operating funds | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Stanton | Operating funds | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Brea Placent | Operating funds | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano V | Operating funds | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Fullerton | Operating funds | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of la Habra - B | Operating funds | $30,000 |
| Community Seniorserv | Operating funds | $30,000 |
| Individual | Operating funds | $30,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Orange County | Operating funds | $30,000 |
| Huntington Beach Tree Society | Operating funds | $30,000 |
| Serving People in Need Inc | Operating Funds | $30,000 |
| Casa Youth Shelter | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| Community Action Partnershiip Oc | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| Family Assistance Ministries | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| French Court Learning Center | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| J F Shea Therapeutic Riding Center | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| Taller San Jose Hope Builders | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| Therapeutic Riding Center of HB | Operating funds | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W David Stauffer
- Morgan Roach
- James Schramm
Questions people ask
Does O L Halsell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 31 for new organizations.
How much does O L Halsell Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2025, across 90 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs O L Halsell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists W David Stauffer (President), Morgan Roach (Secretary) and James Schramm (Treasurer).
What does O L Halsell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and health.