The Alex and Sally Halff Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Alex and Sally Halff Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $93,200 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,100 and the largest $10,000. 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$93,200
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,100
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $68,850 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,750 | 28 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $68,850 | 26 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $93,200 | 29 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
The Alex and Sally Halff 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 The Alex and Sally Halff Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 22 | $76,200 |
| California | 3 | $6,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood South Texas | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth El | General charitable purpose | $8,500 |
| Jewish Federation of San Antonio | General charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Jewish Community Center | Operations | $6,000 |
| Jewish Federation of San Antonio | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of San Antonio | Holocaust museum | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of San Antonio | Hillel activities at sa univ including utsa, uthscsa & trinity | $3,300 |
| Gold Star Teen Adventures | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Children's Association for Maximum Potential | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Boysville Inc | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Rape Crisis Center | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Family Violence Prevention Services Inc | General charitable purpose | $2,100 |
| Childsafe | Child advocacy center | $2,000 |
| Selah Neighborhood Homeless Coalition | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Coalition for Homane Immigrant Rights | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Downtown Womens Center | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Agarita Chamber Players | General charitable purpose | $1,800 |
| Heifer Project International | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| National Jewish Medical and Research Center | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Ecumenical Center for Education Counseling & Health | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Jump-Start Performance Co | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Say Si | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Transplants for Children | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Danna Halff
- Glenn A Halff
- Harry A Halff
- James A Halff
- Mindi H Alterman
Questions people ask
Does The Alex and Sally Halff Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Alex and Sally Halff Family Foundation give?
$93,200 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,100.
Who runs The Alex and Sally Halff Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Danna Halff (Director), Glenn A Halff (Director), Harry A Halff (Director) and James A Halff (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Alex and Sally Halff Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and human services.