The Halliburton Foundation concentrates its giving on postsecondary education, directing large, multi‑hundred‑thousand dollar grants to colleges, universities, and education-focused platforms. Grants are often regionally oriented toward Texas and nearby states while also supporting national education intermediaries and fundraising platforms. The foundation shows a preference for a small number of sizable gifts rather than many modest awards, with at least one repeated grantee relationship.
Halliburton Foundation Inc’s recent giving is marked by large education grants to colleges, universities, and education intermediaries, including repeated support for the American Online Giving Foundation. The foundation’s largest recent award is $451,139 in 2025 to that intermediary, followed by another 2025 grant of $355,884 to the same organization. It also directed major gifts to higher education institutions such as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation, Augustana College, and the University of Pikeville College. Its portfolio points to postsecondary education as the central theme, with support for public and private universities, campus programs, and regional higher-education institutions in Texas and neighboring states. The recent record includes grants to the University of Texas at Austin, University of Houston Foundation, Texas Tech Foundation Inc, Oklahoma State University Foundation, McNeese State Univ Foundation, and LSU Foundation. Grants are not limited to one state or one institution type, but the pattern is concentrated enough to show a clear preference for institutional support rather than individual assistance. The foundation also appears to maintain some ongoing relationships, with multiple awards to the same recipients across years.
Postsecondary education is the core of Halliburton Foundation Inc’s grantmaking. In 2025, it gave $200,000 to the University of Texas at Austin and $60,000 to the University of Houston Foundation, both tied to institutional support in Texas. The foundation also backs regional higher education beyond Texas. It awarded $245,000 to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation and $79,537 in 2023 to McNeese State Univ Foundation, both in Louisiana-based higher education. In Oklahoma, it gave $72,000 to Oklahoma State University Foundation and $65,000 to Oilfield Energy Center. Private colleges are also part of the mix. Augustana College received $225,000 in 2025, and Susquehanna University received $67,500 in 2025 after a similar grant in 2023, showing support that can recur across years.
Typical grant size sits at $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $35,600 at the 75th percentile, but the recent file also shows several much larger institutional gifts. The foundation gives in a concentrated way: a small set of recipients receives repeated support, including American Online Giving Foundation and Susquehanna University across multiple years. It does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. The grant record is shaped around institutional awards rather than open application-style small grants, with education as the stated program area.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $36K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$36K
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a small set of education-focused recipients; repeat funding to at least one intermediary (American Online Giving Foundation) rather than broad, small-dollar distribution.
Notable grantees: American Online Giving Foundation, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation, University of Texas at Austin, Augusta(n)a College, University of Pikeville College
Grant recipients are entirely in the United States, with 166 grants to U.S. organizations. Texas is the main giving state by recipient count, and 46% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state of Texas. Recent awards also cluster in Colorado, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, with recipient cities including Austin, Houston, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Stillwater, and Rock Island. The recent list shows both in-state support and broader regional giving across neighboring states.
Its grantmaking centers on postsecondary education, with support for colleges, universities, and education-focused intermediaries. Recent awards include grants to the University of Texas at Austin, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation, Augustana College, and the American Online Giving Foundation.
Yes. The recent record shows repeat relationships, including American Online Giving Foundation in 2023 and 2025 and Susquehanna University in both 2023 and 2025. That pattern suggests sustained support to selected institutions rather than one-time-only giving.
By recipient count, its most frequent giving state is Colorado, while 46% of grants go to recipients in Texas. The recipient list also includes organizations in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and other U.S. states.
Its grant-size distribution is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $35,600 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes larger awards such as $451,139 and $355,884 to the American Online Giving Foundation.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments, according to the provided profile data.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | NEWARK, DE | $451,139 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | NEWARK, DE | $355,884 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $245,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| AUGUSTANA COLLEGE | ROCK ISLAND, IL | $225,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF PIKEVILLE COLLEGE | NORMAN, OK | $225,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | AUSTIN, TX | $200,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| LSU FOUNDATION | COLLEGE STATION, TX | $112,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF FORMER STUDENTS | BEAUMONT, TX | $112,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN MGR OF GIFT ADMINISTRATION | AUSTIN, TX | $112,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| AUGUSTANA COLLEGE | ROCK ISLAND, IL | $112,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| WEST POINT ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES | WEST POINT, NY | $112,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC | LAWRENCE, KS | $97,805 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | STILLWATER, OK | $72,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| MONTANA TECH FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $67,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY MANAGER OF GIFT PROCESSING | FORT COLLINS, CO | $67,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | COLUMBUS, OH | $67,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY | KIRKLAND, WA | $67,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY | SELINSGROVE, PA | $67,500 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| OILFIELD ENERGY CENTER | TULSA, OK | $65,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $60,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | HOUSTON, TX | $56,250 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA | HOUSTON, TX | $56,250 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC | LUBBOCK, TX | $55,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| TEXAS A&M 12TH MAN FOUNDATION | COLLEGE STATION, TX | $50,063 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | LAKE CHARLES, LA | $48,933 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF FORMER STUDENTS | COLLEGE STATION, TX | $48,933 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| DALLAS SEMINARY FOUNDATION | DALLAS, TX | $45,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT RIO GRANDE VALLEY | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $45,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| TEMPLE UNIVERSITY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $45,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| LOUISIANA STATE U FOUNDATION | BATON ROUGE, LA | $45,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | HOUSTON, TX | $45,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| SPRING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | HARTFORD, CT | $42,926 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | FORT COLLINS, CO | $40,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA | NORMAN, OK | $38,800 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | BOZEMAN, MT | $35,600 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| TIGER ATHLETIC FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $35,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIO | HOUSTON, TX | $35,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $35,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING | HOUSTON, TX | $33,750 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | LUBBOCK, TX | $33,750 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| LSU FOUNDATION | BATON ROUGE, LA | $31,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES | GOLDEN, CO | $30,650 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES FOUNDATION INC | HOUSTON, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| LAMAR RESEARCH FOUNDATION | SELINSGROVE, PA | $30,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| SEAS THE DAY MOBILE LIBRARY INC | DALLAS, TX | $27,208 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC | LUBBOCK, TX | $27,100 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION | COLLEGE STATION, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| THE GRATITUDE INITIATIVE | RED OAK, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | PRAIRIE VIEW, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION
$245,000EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PIKEVILLE COLLEGE
$225,000EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
EDUCATION
LSU FOUNDATION
$112,500EDUCATION
THE ASSOCIATION OF FORMER STUDENTS
$112,500EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN MGR OF GIFT ADMINISTRATION
$112,500EDUCATION
WEST POINT ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES
$112,500EDUCATION
TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC
$97,805EDUCATION
MONTANA TECH FOUNDATION
$67,500EDUCATION
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY MANAGER OF GIFT PROCESSING
$67,500EDUCATION
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
$67,500EDUCATION
SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY
$67,500EDUCATION
OILFIELD ENERGY CENTER
$65,000EDUCATION
TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
$56,250EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA
$56,250EDUCATION
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
$55,000EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT RIO GRANDE VALLEY
$45,000EDUCATION
LOUISIANA STATE U FOUNDATION
$45,000EDUCATION
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
$45,000EDUCATION
SPRING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
$42,926EDUCATION
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
$40,000EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
$38,800EDUCATION
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$35,600EDUCATION
TIGER ATHLETIC FOUNDATION
$35,000EDUCATION
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIO
$35,000EDUCATION
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$35,000EDUCATION
TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING
$33,750EDUCATION
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$33,750EDUCATION
LSU FOUNDATION
$31,000EDUCATION
COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES
$30,650EDUCATION
COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES FOUNDATION INC
$30,000EDUCATION
LAMAR RESEARCH FOUNDATION
$30,000EDUCATION
SEAS THE DAY MOBILE LIBRARY INC
$27,208EDUCATION
THE GRATITUDE INITIATIVE
$25,000EDUCATION
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
$25,000EDUCATION