Hala Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hala Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Crested Butte, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $11,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$56,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,000 the year before.
11% 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 | $39,500 | 10 | $767,686 |
| 2024 | $47,000 | 8 | $963,099 |
| 2025 | $56,000 | 9 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Hala Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Hala Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $34,000 |
| Hawaii | 3 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Support sick children | $11,000 |
| Hawaii Childrens Cancer Foundation | Support children with cancer | $9,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Camp programs for sick children | $8,000 |
| Hawaii Pacific Health | Healthcare | $6,000 |
| Make A Wish Colorado | Granting wishes to sick children | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish Hawaii | Granting wishes to sick children | $5,000 |
| Realities for Children | Providing unmet needs to children | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Denver | Housing for families of sick children | $5,000 |
| Cure Sma | Supporting people with spinal muscular atrophy | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rachel M Donnell
- Ronald von Holt Humphreys
Questions people ask
Does Hala Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hala Charitable Foundation give?
$56,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hala Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rachel M Donnell (Co-Trustee) and Ronald von Holt Humphreys (Co-Trustee).
What does Hala Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.