Hale Foundation

EIN 36-4321543 · IL · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.5K Funds in IL, NY, GA +14
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Hale Foundation based in IL paid 55 grants totaling $95.8K to 55 organizations across 17 states. Individual grants ranged from $5 to $5.5K, with a median of $1.5K. Its largest recipients included DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS, CARTER CENTER, and FEEDING AMERICA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$651,291
Giving (latest yr)
$95,750
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
55
Median grant
$1.5K
Recipients
55
States reached
17
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Doctors Without Borders$5,500
  • Carter Center$5,000
  • Feeding America$5,000
  • Greater Chicago Food Depository$4,000
  • Planned Parenthood Federation$4,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$35,200 · 22 grants
  • New York$9,000 · 4 grants
  • Georgia$7,000 · 2 grants
  • Maryland$6,500 · 2 grants
  • Florida$6,500 · 5 grants
  • Virginia$5,500 · 4 grants

Grants Paid (55)

Doctors Without Borders
Hagerstown, MD
Operating Funds
$5,500
Carter Center
Atlanta, GA
Operating Funds
$5,000
Feeding America
Chicago, IL
Operating Funds
$5,000
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Chicago, IL
Operating Funds
$4,000
Planned Parenthood Federation
New York, NY
Operating Funds
$4,000
Intl Rescue Committee
New York, NY
Operating Funds
$3,000
Feed the Children
Oklahoma City, OK
Operating Funds
$3,000
Alight
Minneapolis, MN
Operating Funds
$3,000
Northern IL Food Bk
Geneva, IL
Operating Funds
$2,500
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities
Chicago, IL
Operating Funds
$2,500
Wgcu
Fort Myers, FL
Operating Funds
$2,000
National Wildlife Federation
Merrifield, VA
Operating Funds
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Hale Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Hale Foundation reported 55 itemized grants totaling $95.8K. Individual grants ranged from $5 to $5.5K (median $1.5K).

Recent recipients include DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS, CARTER CENTER, FEEDING AMERICA, among 55 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Hale Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Hale Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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