Albert Haller Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Albert Haller Foundation is a private foundation in Sequim, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $650,500 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $8,800 and the largest $75,000. 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$650,500
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$8,800
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$13.8 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $567,500 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 | $543,000 | 69 | $11.1 million |
| 2024 | $567,500 | 80 | $12.9 million |
| 2025 | $650,500 | 62 | $13.8 million |
How to apply
Albert Haller 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Albert Haller Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 61 | $646,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula College Foundation | Funding "promise" scholarships for clallam county students. | $75,000 |
| Forks Food Bank | Food for food bank. | $24,000 |
| Makah Tribe Food Bank | Food for food bank. | $24,000 |
| Port Angeles Food Bank | Friday food bags program. | $24,000 |
| Sequim Food Bank | Weekend meal bag program. | $24,000 |
| Individual | Food purchasing and distribution. | $14,000 |
| Lutheran Community Services NW | Food pantry supplies. | $14,000 |
| St Matthew Lutheran Church | Food and supplies for wednesday night free dinner program. | $14,000 |
| Soroptimists Intl of the Olympic | The backpack program. | $14,000 |
| Olympic Unitarian Universalist | Food for the little free pantry program. | $14,000 |
| Port Angeles 7th Day Adventist Chru | Pa hot meals mobile food program. | $14,000 |
| The Salvation Army Port Angeles | Daily breakfast and lunch. | $14,000 |
| Individual | Deliver hot meals in forks program. | $14,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Food for friday friendship dinner program. | $14,000 |
| First Congregational Church of Fork | Nutritional snacks and food to students in forks after school and on the weekends. | $14,000 |
| Individual | $14,000 | |
| Port Angeles School District | Tote to table educational cooking program. | $14,000 |
| Individual | Mobile ramen food truck. | $14,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Queen of Angels | Basic needs support (food, utility, and rent). | $12,325 |
| Prince of Peace Lutheran Church | Jumpstart preschool llc in forks. | $12,325 |
| Individual | Dare to dream mentorship program for foster youth. | $12,175 |
| Dungeness Valley Health Wellness | Medical supplies, volunteer support, diagnostic services and admn coordination. | $10,750 |
| Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County | Hospice and palliative supplies and support. | $10,750 |
| Individual | Introduction to adulthood classes. | $10,625 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| Olympic Peninsula YMCA | Handle with care program. | $9,975 |
| First Step Family Support Center | Family resource center supplies formula, clothing, hygiene, cleaning, infant and child equipment. | $9,300 |
| St Vincent de Paul Sequim | Rent, utilities and fuel assistance. | $8,800 |
| United Way | Support for annual fund drive. | $8,800 |
| Peninsula Behavioral Health | Emergency resources,transportation and other basic needs. | $8,800 |
| Boys Girls Club Olympic Peninsula | Snacks and dinner at port angeles and sequim club house. | $8,800 |
| The Answer for Youth | Meat, eggs, milk and transportation support. | $8,800 |
| Lower Elwha Housing Authority | Basic needs including toliet paper, shampoo, diapers, wipes, hygiene products and laundry soap to families. | $8,800 |
| Pa Education Foundation | Student needs program (vouchers for clothes, health and mental health support). | $8,750 |
| Sequim Education Foundation | Technology support. | $8,750 |
| Camp Beausite Northwest | Camper scholarships. | $7,625 |
| Joyce Community Education Foundatio | Snacks, supplies and support for students. | $6,250 |
| Clallam County Pro Bono Lawyers | Housing justice project and court facilitator program. | $6,125 |
| Omc Foundation | Healthcare scholarship fund. | $5,750 |
| Sequim Community Aid | Rent and utilities assistance. | $5,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Smith
- Richard J Schneider
- Darryl Sanford
- Michelle Olsen
- Regan B Nickels
Questions people ask
Does Albert Haller Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Albert Haller Foundation give?
$650,500 in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $8,800.
Who runs Albert Haller Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary Smith (President), Richard J Schneider (Vice President), Darryl Sanford (Secretary) and Michelle Olsen (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Albert Haller Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and human services.