Private foundation · EIN 20-2828241 · Gainesville, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Halsey Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $200K total, median $5,000. 23% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$200K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
23%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Humane Society of Camden CountyKingsland, GAMissions and benevolences$115K
Humane Society of N C FlGainesville, FLMissions & benevolences$25K
Gainesville OrchestraGainesville, FLMissions and benevolences$19K
Cornell Lab of OrnithologyIthaca, NYMissions and benevolences$10K
Uf Foundation Performing ArtsGainesville, FLMissions & benevolences$10K
Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CAMissions and benevolences$6,000
Camden House Shelter for VictimsSt Marys, GAMissions and benevolences$5,000
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTMissions & benevolences$5,000
The Xerces SocietyWashington, DCMissions & benevolences$1,500
Alois Society (alzheimer's Assn)Washington, DCMissions & benevolences$1,000
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTMissions and benevolences$1,000
Mara Elephant ProjectCarmel, INMissions & benevolences$1,000
National Audubon SocietyNew York, NYMissions & benevolences$1,000

By state: Georgia 2 · Florida 3 · New York 2 · California 1 · Connecticut 1 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Halsey Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Gainesville, Florida, administered in care of John F Halsey, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Halsey Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Halsey Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $200K across 13 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Halsey Family Foundation give?

Georgia (2 grants), Florida (3 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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