How to apply
Grant information can be found on our website www.olhalsell.org Contact: O L Halsell Foundation, P O Box 6300, Santa Ana, Ca, 7145460755 Deadlines: August 31 for new organizations Restrictions: Grants restrictions can be found on our website
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
Top 60 of 93 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Central OcIrvine, CA | Operating funds120,000capital campaign100,000 | $220K |
| Olive CrestSanta Ana, CA | Operating funds 50000capital campaign50000 | $100K |
| The Salvation Army Orange CountyTustin, CA | Operating funds | $100K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Huntington VFountain Valley, CA | Operating funds 30000capital campagn 50000 | $80K |
| The Wooden FloorSanta Ana, CA | Operating funds | $70K |
| Orange County Adult Achievement CenAnaheim, CA | My day counts | $65K |
| Goodwill Industries of Orange CountSanta Ana, CA | Atec program 30,000veterans program 30,000 | $60K |
| WaymakersIrvine, CA | Huntington beach youth shelter | $60K |
| Alzheimers Family Services CenterHuntington Beach, CA | Operating funds | $50K |
| Alzheimers Orange CountyIrvine, CA | Operating funds | $50K |
| Eddie Nash FoundationAnaheim, CA | Operating funds | $50K |
| Jewish Federation of Orange CountyIrvine, CA | Operating funds | $50K |
| Orange High Marine Corps ROTC AssnOrange, CA | Character and leadership development | $50K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Orange CouIrvine, CA | Operating Funds | $50K |
| Soroptimist Club Huntington BeachHuntington Beach, CA | Live your dream | $50K |
| Age Well Senior ServicesLake Forest, CA | Operating funds | $40K |
| Bracken's KitchenGarden Grove, CA | Operating funds | $40K |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates OOrange, CA | Operating funds | $40K |
| Working WardrobesSanta Ana, CA | Operating funds | $40K |
| KidsingersAnaheim, CA | Operating funds | $37K |
| Human OptionsIrvine, CA | Operating funds | $35K |
| Beyond BlindnessSanta Ana, CA | Operating funds | $30K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Laguna BeachLaguna Beach, CA | Operating funds | $30K |
| Boys and Girls Club of StantonStanton, CA | Operating funds | $30K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Brea PlacentBrea, CA | Operating funds | $30K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano VSan Juan Capistrano, CA | Operating funds | $30K |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of FullertonFullerton, CA | Operating funds | $30K |
| Boys and Girls Club of LA Habra - BLA Habra, CA | Operating funds | $30K |
| Community SeniorservAnaheim, CA | Operating funds | $30K |
| Fullerton Interfaith Emergency ServFullerton, CA | Operating funds | $30K |
| Girls Incorporated of Orange CountySanta Ana, CA | Operating funds | $30K |
| Huntington Beach Tree SocietyHuntington Beach, CA | Operating funds | $30K |
| Serving People in Need IncCosta Mesa, CA | Operating Funds | $30K |
| CASA Youth ShelterLos Alamitos, CA | Operating funds | $25K |
| Community Action Partnershiip OcGarden Grove, CA | Operating funds | $25K |
| Family Assistance MinistriesSan Clemente, CA | Operating funds | $25K |
| French Court Learning CenterSanta Ana, CA | Operating funds | $25K |
| J F Shea Therapeutic Riding CenterSan Juan Capistrano, CA | Operating funds | $25K |
| Taller San Jose Hope BuildersSanta Ana, CA | Operating funds | $25K |
| Therapeutic Riding Center of HbHuntington Beach, CA | Operating funds | $25K |
| The Eli Home IncAnaheim, CA | Operating funds | $25K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater AnahCypress, CA | Operating funds | $25K |
| Pediatrics-Adolescent Diabetes ReseOrange, CA | Operating funds | $22K |
| Assistance League of Huntington BeaHuntington Beach, CA | Operating funds | $20K |
| Bolsa Chica ConservancyHuntington Beach, CA | Operating funds | $20K |
| Breast Cancer SolutionsLake Forest, CA | Operating funds | $20K |
| Community for InovationentrepreneurHuntington Beach, CA | Operating funds | $20K |
| Friends of Shipley Nature CenterHuntington Beach, CA | Operating funds | $20K |
| FristersIrvine, CA | Operating funds | $20K |
| KherutAnaheim, CA | Operating funds | $20K |
| O C United TogetherFullerton, CA | Operating funds | $20K |
| Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CA | Operating funds | $20K |
| Parentis Health FoundationLaguna Hills, CA | Operating Funds | $20K |
| The Autism Community in ActionIrvine, CA | Operating funds | $20K |
| Laguna Food PantryLaguna Beach, CA | Operating funds | $20K |
| Mariposa Women Family CenterOrange, CA | Operating funds | $20K |
| Assistance League of FullertonFullerton, CA | Operating funds | $15K |
| California Womens Recovery Lynn HouCosta Mesa, CA | Operating Funds | $15K |
| Constitutional Rights Foundation OcNewport Beach, CA | Peer court | $15K |
| Delhi CenterSanta Ana, CA | Operating funds | $15K |
About this foundation
O L Halsell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Costa Mesa, California, administered in care of Goodrich and Thomas, tax-exempt since 1954. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does O L Halsell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant information can be found on our website www.olhalsell.org Deadlines: August 31 for new organizations.
How much does O L Halsell Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $2.6M across 93 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does O L Halsell Foundation give?
California (93 grants), per its latest filing.
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All in California| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyros Family Foundationsince 1980 | Costa Mesa, CA | $34M132 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $298M |
| Lingnan Foundationsince 1933 | Costa Mesa, CA | $761K5 grants · 2024 | $162K | Yes | $22M |
| The Segerstrom Foundationsince 1988 | Costa Mesa, CA | $673K15 grants · 2025 | $30K | Yes | $17M |