About O L Halsell Foundation
The O.L. Halsell Foundation is committed to assisting Orange County community-based groups and programs that promote social change and improve the quality of life in Orange County communities.
Focus Areas
YouthChildrenWomenFamiliesSeniorsHealthEducationCommunity developmentSocial servicesHomelessnessDomestic violenceFood securityDisability servicesArts and cultureEnvironmental conservation
About O L Halsell Foundation
The O L Halsell Foundation centers its grantmaking on Orange County organizations that improve quality of life, with recurring support for women, children, families, youth, seniors, health, education, and community-based programs that promote social change. Recent awards show a mix of operating support, capital campaign funding, and designated program grants, including $100,000 to Jewish Federation of Orange County for operating funds and $100,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Central Oc for a capital campaign. The foundation also uses its grants to back direct-service providers serving local residents. Waymakers received $55,000 for Huntington Beach Youth Shelter, while The Salvation Army Orange County received $70,000 for operating funds. Other awards point to a consistent role in underwriting established Orange County nonprofits, such as The Wooden Floor and Orange County Adult Achievement Cen, through unrestricted or program-specific support. Across the recent grants list, the pattern is local and concentrated, with trustees selecting organizations that reflect the foundation’s stated philosophy and focus on community improvement rather than individual aid.
What O L Halsell Foundation Funds
Several of the foundation’s named grant programs align with youth, family, and community services in Orange County. In youth development, Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Ora received $75,000 for operating funds in 2024 and $70,000 in 2023, showing continued support for that service area. In housing and shelter-related work, Waymakers received $55,000 in 2025 for Huntington Beach Youth Shelter. Health-focused grants include $40,000 to Alzheimers Orange County in both 2024 and 2025, plus $40,000 to Alzheimers Family Services Center in both years. The foundation also supports older adults through $40,000 to Age Well Senior Services in 2025. These awards fit its stated emphasis on programs serving women, children, families, seniors, health, and education in Orange County.
How O L Halsell Foundation Gives
Typical grants fall in a relatively tight band: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $15,000, and the 75th percentile is $25,000. At the same time, the recent-grants list shows larger awards for established operating partners and special projects, which suggests a layered approach that combines broad annual support with targeted higher-dollar grants. Recipients also appear across multiple years, including The Salvation Army Orange County, Waymakers, Olive Crest, and Alzheimers Orange County, indicating recurring support rather than one-time gifts. The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through an annual grant consideration process and makes grants to nonprofit, charitable organizations.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.6M
Total Assets
$51.7M
Total Revenue
$3.2M
Total Expenses
$3.6M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $25K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$25K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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