Herbert and Gertrude Halverstadt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herbert and Gertrude Halverstadt Foundation is a private foundation in Fairview, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,850 in 93 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $4,880. 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$82,850
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$800
- Largest grant$4,880
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $73,190 the year before.
53% 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 | $65,700 | 71 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $73,190 | 70 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $82,850 | 93 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Herbert and Gertrude Halverstadt 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 Herbert and Gertrude Halverstadt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 13 | $14,330 |
| California | 18 | $13,790 |
| Tennessee | 7 | $10,360 |
| Arizona | 8 | $7,980 |
| Maryland | 9 | $7,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $5,990 |
| Colorado | 8 | $5,600 |
| Minnesota | 9 | $4,400 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Presbyterian Church | Religous | $4,880 |
| Guardianship & Trust Corporation (GTC) | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Actor's Playhouse Productions | Community | $2,500 |
| El Rio Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Angel Flight West | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Brown University Annual Fund - 45th Reunion - Class of 1981 | Educational | $2,000 |
| Florida Guardian Ad Litem Foundationcircuit 7 | Educational | $2,000 |
| Merely Players Theatre | Community | $1,800 |
| Pie in the Sky Community Alliance Inc | Charitable | $1,600 |
| Kqed Inc | Charitable | $1,500 |
| St Mark's Church | Religious | $1,500 |
| Alameda Food Bank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Brown University Sports Foundation | Educational | $1,000 |
| Canine Partners for Life | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Casa de Los Ninos | Charitable | $1,000 |
| City Team San Francisco | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Claggett Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Development Department Cal Alumni Association | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fostering Connections St Johns Inc | Community | $1,000 |
| Friends of St Augustine Amphitheatre | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Haven Retreats | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial | Charitable | $1,000 |
| KCRW | Charitable | $1,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Listening Hearts Ministries | Religous | $1,000 |
| Longwood Gardens | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lord's Pantry of Downingtown | Religious | $1,000 |
| Lowery Scholarship Fund Kenyon College | Educational | $1,000 |
| Reining Horse Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sf- Marin Food Bank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| South Florida Symphony Orchestra | Community | $1,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Parish and Community Center | Religious | $1,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Cathedral | Religious | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert Halverstadt III
- Amy Pacanowski
- Barbara D Halverstadt
- Sarah Carrigan
- Cliff Miller
- Phebe Hibshman
- Melissa Jaivin
- Dave Miller
- Kathy Blandford
Questions people ask
Does Herbert and Gertrude Halverstadt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herbert and Gertrude Halverstadt Foundation give?
$82,850 in tax year 2025, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $800.
Who runs Herbert and Gertrude Halverstadt Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Albert Halverstadt III (President), Amy Pacanowski (Board Member), Barbara D Halverstadt (Treasurer) and Sarah Carrigan (Board Member) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Herbert and Gertrude Halverstadt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.