The Hallowell Foundation makes relatively large, unrestricted operating grants to community-focused nonprofits, prioritizing arts and culture, faith-based organizations, and youth-serving programs. Their giving includes both hometown Gainesville recipients (orchestra, churches, YMCA) and select larger out-of-area investments (land conservation and food security). Many gifts are general operating and several grantees receive repeat or multi-year support, indicating an emphasis on sustaining core organizational capacity.
Concentrated, mid-to-large grants with a small number of recipients; tendency to provide unrestricted/general operating support and to repeat funding to core grantees rather than many one-off small gifts.
Hallowell Fdn Agency-main stands out for repeated general operating support to community institutions rather than project-only grants. The largest recent award in the record is $250,000 to Whitefish Legacy Partners Inc. for general support, and the same pattern appears in its other major gifts: $139,000 to Richard a Henson Family YMCA in Salisbury, Maryland, and three $60,000 grants to The Gainesville Orchestra across 2023, 2024, and 2025. That mix shows a funder that backs core budgets for local arts, youth development, and community-serving organizations. The foundation’s support also reaches congregations and food-security groups, including recurring help for Christ Comm Church of Gainesville and Asbury United Methodist Church, plus grants to Maryland Food Bank and North Valley Food Bank. Several recipients appear in multiple years, which points to ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. Its giving is national, but the list of recent grants is anchored by organizations in Florida, Montana, Maryland, and other Western and Mid-Atlantic communities.
Arts and culture is one clear thread. Hallowell Fdn Agency-main gave $60,000 in 2025 to The Gainesville Orchestra for general operating, following matching $60,000 operating grants in 2024 and 2023. Youth-serving work appears through both the YMCA and youth-home network. The foundation gave $70,000 in 2024 to Richard A Henson Family YMCA for general support and $31,000 in 2023 to Flathead Youth Home for general operating, with another $15,000 to the same youth home in 2024. Food-security organizations also appear in the record. Maryland Food Bank received $35,000 for general operating in 2023, while North Valley Food Bank received $25,000 in 2023 and $30,000 in 2024, both for general operating. Faith-based support is another recurring area, including $47,000 to Asbury United Methodist Church in 2023 and $45,000 and $40,000 grants to Christ Comm Church of Gainesville in 2023 and 2024.
Typical grant sizes cluster in the mid five figures: p25 is $9,375, median grant size is $20,000, and p75 is $32,000. The recent record includes a broad spread above that median, including several $60,000 grants and one $250,000 grant. The foundation’s pattern is recurring rather than purely one-off: The Gainesville Orchestra, Christ Comm Church of Gainesville, Asbury United Methodist Church, Richard A Henson Family YMCA, Flathead Youth Home, North Valley Food Bank, Valley Neighbors of the Flathead, Whitefish Legacy Partners Inc, and Logan Healthcare Foundation all appear in more than one year. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
$5.1M
$3.6M
$641K
$5.2M
Most grants fall between $9K and $32K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$32K
About 13% of grants go to recipients in MT.
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Notable grantees: Whitefish Legacy Partners Inc, Richard A. Henson Family YMCA, The Gainesville Orchestra, Christ Community Church of Gainesville, Maryland Food Bank
Grant recipients are entirely in the United States. Montana receives the most awards by count, with Whitefish, Kalispell, Huson, Columbia Fls, and other Flathead-area recipients appearing repeatedly. Florida is also a major destination, including Gainesville recipients and 14% of grants going to organizations in the HQ state. Outside those two states, recent grants reach Maryland, West Virginia, Colorado, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, showing a national footprint despite a strong Florida and Montana concentration.
The recent grants show repeated support for community-focused nonprofits in arts and culture, youth development, faith-based organizations, and food security. Examples include The Gainesville Orchestra, Richard A Henson Family YMCA, Christ Comm Church of Gainesville, and North Valley Food Bank.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including The Gainesville Orchestra in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Christ Comm Church of Gainesville in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Asbury United Methodist Church in 2023 and 2025; and Whitefish Legacy Partners Inc in 2024 and 2025.
The distribution centers on moderate-sized operating grants. The 25th percentile is $9,375, the median is $20,000, and the 75th percentile is $32,000. Recent grants also include larger awards above that range, such as $60,000 and $250,000.
Montana is the top state by grant count, with multiple recipients in Whitefish, Kalispell, Huson, and Columbia Fls. Florida is also significant, accounting for 14% of grants to recipients in the HQ state.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALBOA FUND - FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | BOSTON, MA | $5,098,682 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE GAINESVILLE ORCHESTRA | GAINESVILLE, FL | $60,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CHRIST COMM CHURCH OF GAINESVILLE | GAINESVILLE, FL | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | SALISBURY, MD | $24,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| VALLEY NEIGHBORS OF THE FLATHEAD | KALISPELL, MT | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ST ANDREW'S SCHOOL | MIDDLETOWN, DE | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| VAIL HEALTH FOUNDATION | VAIL, CO | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE DEVIL'S BRIGADE FUND | HUSON, MT | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FAMILY A HENSON FAMILY YMCA | SALISBURY, MD | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WALKING MOUNTAINS | AVON, CO | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NORTH VALLEY FOOD BANK | WHITEFISH, MT | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LOGAN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | LOGAN, WV | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| COASTAL HOSPICE | SALISBURY, MD | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OREGON HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION | CORNELIUS, OR | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE OAKS CHURCH | BROOKLYN, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FIRST PRESBY CHURCH OF WHITEFISH | WHITEFISH, MT | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WHITEFISH COMMUNITY CENTER | WHITEFISH, MT | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Whitefish Legacy Partners Inc | Whitefish, MT | $250,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Richard A Henson Family YMCA | Salisbury, MD | $70,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE GAINESVILLE ORCHESTRA | GAINESVILLE, FL | $60,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CHRIST COMM CHURCH OF GAINESVILLE | GAINESVILLE, FL | $40,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Valley Neighbors of the Flathead | KALISPELL, MT | $30,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORTH VALLEY FOOD BANK | WHITEFISH, MT | $30,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | SALISBURY, MD | $23,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LOGAN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | LOGAN, WV | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FLATHEAD YOUTH HOME | Kalispell, MT | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Maryland Food Bank Eastern Shore | Salisbury, MD | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| First Presbyterian Church | Whitefish, MT | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SALISBURY UNIVERSITY FDN | SALISBURY, MD | $1,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| TIDAL HEALTH FOUNDATION | Salisbury, MD | $1,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RICHARD A HENSON FAMILY YMCA | Salisbury, MD | $139,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE GAINESVILLE ORCHESTRA | GAINESVILLE, FL | $60,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | WATERFORD, PA | $47,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHRIST COMM CHURCH OF GAINESVILLE | GAINESVILLE, FL | $45,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MARYLAND FOOD BANK | SALISBURY, MD | $35,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FLATHEAD YOUTH HOME | Kalispell, MT | $31,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LOGAN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | LOGAN, WV | $30,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| DREAM ADAPTIVE RECREATION INC | WHITEFISH, MT | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORTH VALLEY FOOD BANK | WHITEFISH, MT | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Whitefish Legacy Partners Inc | Whitefish, MT | $20,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FDN | KALISPELL, MT | $20,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Boys & Girls Club of Glacier Country | Columbia Fls, MT | $15,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PRMC FOUNDATION | SALISBURY, MD | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SALISBURY UNIVERSITY FDN | SALISBURY, MD | $6,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| AT STILL UNIVERSITY | KIRKSVILLE, MO | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
BALBOA FUND - FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$5,098,682GENERAL OPERATING
THE GAINESVILLE ORCHESTRA
$60,000GENERAL OPERATING
CHRIST COMM CHURCH OF GAINESVILLE
$40,000GENERAL OPERATING
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$24,500GENERAL OPERATING
VALLEY NEIGHBORS OF THE FLATHEAD
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING
ST ANDREW'S SCHOOL
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING
THE DEVIL'S BRIGADE FUND
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING
FAMILY A HENSON FAMILY YMCA
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING
NORTH VALLEY FOOD BANK
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
LOGAN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
COASTAL HOSPICE
$7,500GENERAL OPERATING
OREGON HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
THE OAKS CHURCH
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
FIRST PRESBY CHURCH OF WHITEFISH
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
WHITEFISH COMMUNITY CENTER
$3,000GENERAL OPERATING
Richard A Henson Family YMCA
$70,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE GAINESVILLE ORCHESTRA
$60,000GENERAL OPERATING
CHRIST COMM CHURCH OF GAINESVILLE
$40,000GENERAL OPERATING
Valley Neighbors of the Flathead
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NORTH VALLEY FOOD BANK
$30,000GENERAL OPERATING
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$23,000GENERAL OPERATING
LOGAN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING
First Presbyterian Church
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
RICHARD A HENSON FAMILY YMCA
$139,000GENERAL OPERATING
THE GAINESVILLE ORCHESTRA
$60,000GENERAL OPERATING
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$47,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CHRIST COMM CHURCH OF GAINESVILLE
$45,000GENERAL OPERATING
FLATHEAD YOUTH HOME
$31,000GENERAL OPERATING
LOGAN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
$30,000GENERAL OPERATING
DREAM ADAPTIVE RECREATION INC
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NORTH VALLEY FOOD BANK
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING
FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FDN
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING
PRMC FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
AT STILL UNIVERSITY
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING