Hall Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hall Family Foundation is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $400,272. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$400,272
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 2 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 10 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
Hall Family 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 Hall Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $450,272 |
| Maryland | 3 | $375,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $150,300 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Gift for vermont and new hampshire | $400,272 |
| Johns Hopkins University | J hunter young gift fund and lyme disease clinical research center | $325,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc Formerly Medecins Sans Frontieres | General support | $100,000 |
| Metropolitan Alliance for Common Good | General support | $75,300 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $75,000 |
| Portland Japanese Garden Aka Japanese Garden Society of Oregon | General support | $75,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| The Loyola School Inc | Preschool/elementary two year-round scholarships | $35,000 |
| University of Baltimore Foundation | Shivers collection | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marianne Schmitt Hellauer
Questions people ask
Does Hall Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hall Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Hall Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marianne Schmitt Hellauer (Trustee).
What does Hall Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.