Private foundation · EIN 27-0421478 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Samuel and Justina Halley Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Missouri. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $2,600.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $99K total, median $2,600. 90% of grants stayed in Missouri. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$99K
Median grant
$2,600
Stays in MO
90%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$1.2M

How to apply

Letter of request Contact: Charles a Amen, 10733 Sunset Office Dr Ste 425, Saint Louis, Mo, 3149668077 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Stray RescueSt Louis, MOTo provide shelter,care and adoption servicesfor abandoned animals.$23K
Humane Society of Highlands CountySebring, FLTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$11K
Bethesda Health Group FoundationSt Louis, MOTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$10K
Humane Society of MissouriSt Louis, MOTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$10K
Snuggle Pet RescueSt Peters, MOTo provide shelter,care and adoptionservices for abandoned animals.$8,000
Five Acres Animal ShelterSt Charles, MOTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$6,500
Down Syndrome AssociationBrentwood, MOTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$5,000
St Louis Senior OlympicsSt Louis, MOTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$5,000
Kirkwood RotaryKirkwood, MOTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$5,000
Cardinals CareSt Louis, MOTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$3,000
American LegionKirkwood, MOTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$2,200
Lindbergh Schools FoundationSt Louis, MOTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$2,000
Mehlville Lion's ClubSt Louis, MOTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$1,900
Rotary FoundationChicago, ILTo fund continuedoperating expenses.$1,550
Clowder House FoundationSt Louis, MOTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$1,500
Clare's HouseHigh Ridge, MOTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$1,250
Coalition for Pet ProgressClayton, MOTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$800
Fenton Area Chamber of CommerceFenton, MOTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$750
Canterbury Enterprises IncSt Louis, MOTo support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities.$400
Kiwanis International FoundationCreve Coeur, MOTo fund the improvementof localcommunities.$176

By state: Missouri 18 · Florida 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Samuel and Justina Halley Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Charles a Amen, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Samuel and Justina Halley Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter of request Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Samuel and Justina Halley Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $99K across 20 grants, a median of $2,600.

Where does Samuel and Justina Halley Charitable Foundation give?

Missouri (18 grants), Florida (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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