Halle Foundation
88% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Halle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, registered in 1999, with $5,705,894 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
1180 W Conway Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA, 30327 EIN 58-6201529 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.7M
▲ 268.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.6M
Net assets
$94.4M
Employees
2
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Halle Foundation: 88% to programs earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating314 mo reserves · +37% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Halle Foundation: 314 mo reserves · +37% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Halle Foundation: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Halle Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Promotes and strengthens us-germany relationship through grants for educational purposes and other charitable programs and activities.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1180 W Conway Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA, 30327
- City
- Atlanta
- State
- Georgia
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $778K (FY2013) to $5.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.5MNet assets $94.4M
Operating margin
36.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$97.9M
Total liabilities
$3.5M
Net assets
$94.4M
Salaries & benefits
$465K
13% of expenses
Board members
4
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,705,894▲268% | $3,604,819▼0.6% | $94,377,856▲5.7% | $97,919,404▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,550,154▲6222% | $3,626,041▲17.6% | $89,286,903▲7.3% | $92,871,317▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | -$25,320▼101% | $3,083,919▲2.0% | $83,207,983▼13.8% | $85,978,768▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,914,947▼66.9% | $3,022,212▲24.4% | $96,578,348▲5.3% | $98,868,536▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,784,102▼92.7% | $2,429,007▲266% | $91,747,814▲1.6% | $93,187,307▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $79,519,399▲20420% | $663,667▲9.5% | $90,333,953▲772% | $90,686,750▲751% | 990 |
| 2018 | $387,524▼39.2% | $605,861▼15.7% | $10,353,499▼8.5% | $10,659,199▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $637,165▲138% | $718,896▲81.2% | $11,309,536▲3.8% | $11,669,986▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $267,988▲45.4% | $396,783▼55.5% | $10,897,657▼0.3% | $11,174,657▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $184,258▼78.5% | $892,488▲74.2% | $10,935,754▼6.9% | $11,523,354▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $856,268▲10.1% | $512,190▼22.0% | $11,751,549▼0.5% | $11,921,549▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $777,886 | $656,727 | $11,810,379 | $12,153,254 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: W Marshall Sanders — $308,269 (8.55% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Marshall Sanders | Executive Director | 40 | $308,269 |
| Christoph Ehland | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Eike Jordan | Chairman and Trustee | 24 | — |
| Dr Rosemary M Magee | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Juergen Gentzke | Trustee - Added 6/2024 | 1 | — |
| Mr Joseph R Bankoff | Trustee - Passed Away During 2024 | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2021)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| A Montag & Associates | Investment Advisors | $106,660 |
| Zwj Investment Counsel Inc | Investment Advisors | $102,145 |
Grants made · $2.0M in FY2024
29 grants totaling $2.0M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Halle Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | To support funding for a three-week festival of concerts and lectures exploring german romantic composers in april 2024. also, to support the atlanta symphony orchestras "beethoven project" in 2025. | $275,000 |
| University of Georgia | To support funding for study abroad programs in germany. | $177,404 |
| Kennesaw State University | To provide support for the expansion and continuation of support for kennesaw state university's "german 4 all" program. | $169,400 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc | To provide support for lbat scholarship, claus halle gateway fellowship, and claus halle graduate assistantship programs. | $154,594 |
| The Atlanta Opera Inc | To support the first two operas of wagner's ring cycle, as well as provide ample supplementary cultural and educational programming. | $125,000 |
| German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States Inc | To provide funding for one-year extension of current support for promotion of apprenticeship programs and the german workforce development model | $115,000 |
| American Association of Teachers of German Inc | To support the annual georgia state german convention for high school students and teachers, fostering language and cultural exchange. also to provide scholarships for an exemplary high school student to attend an intensive language and european politics course at the university of rostock. | $93,780 |
| Georgia Southern University | To provide support for a performing tour of the university's string camerata through germany. also, to support expansion of the erlangen/fau-gsu exchange program. | $93,662 |
| American Council On Germany Inc | Annual grant | $91,542 |
| Morehouse College | To provide three years of funding to assist ten students from the aucc per year to attend a six-week study abroad program and to support costs of a visiting professorship in german at the college | $84,200 |
| American Institute For Contemporary German Studies John Hopkins Univ | To provide three years of additional funding to support the halle internship program and annual grant. | $83,300 |
| Dalton Public Schools | To provide funding to support the german dual language immersion program. | $80,924 |
| Friends of the Atlantik-bruecke Ev Inc | Annual grant and to support the expansion of the new bridge program, which aims to include underrepresented groups in the transatlantic partnership. | $80,000 |
| Friends of Goethe Inc | Annual grant and to provide three years of funding for ten goethe zentrum teachers per year to receive professional development training. | $60,084 |
| Georgia College & State University | To fund 2 years of a program which sends 16 students to travel to muenster germany for 2 weeks to collaborate with german university students in a design thinking work practicum. | $54,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Halle Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Halle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-6201529, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Halle Foundation's EIN?
- Halle Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-6201529.
- How much revenue does Halle Foundation report?
- Halle Foundation reported $5,705,894 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Halle Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Halle Foundation spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Halle Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Halle Foundation B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Halle Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Halle Foundation's latest Form 990 is $308,269, paid to W Marshall Sanders (Executive Director).
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Data for Halle Foundation (EIN 58-6201529) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.