Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center's legal name is Hallwalls, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation (founded December 1974, incorporated May 1977), and a registered charity in New York State. Hallwalls is supported by a combination of public and private grants from government arts agencies, national and local foundations, and corporations; Annual Campaign gifts from individuals; earned revenue; special fundraising events held throughout the year; and the annual membership dues of hundreds of artist and sustaining members.