Newell D Hale Foundation Datedapril 18 2007
Invitation OnlyPomfret Center, Connecticut · EIN 20-8864136 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proctor Academy | Andover, NH | Health and Wellness Initiative | $131,915 |
| Christ Church of Pomfret | Pomfret, CT | General Support | $76,000 |
| Greater Worcester Community Fdn | Worcester, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Rectory School | Pomfret, CT | General support | $27,500 |
| Town of Pomfret | Pomfret Center, CT | Library Renovation | $25,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Boston, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hale YMCA | Putnam, CT | General Support | $6,000 |
| Northeast CT Education Fdn | Putnam, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| WGBH Ralph Lowell Society | Brighton, MA | General support | $3,500 |
| Hobart William Smith College | Geneva, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Pomfret School | Pomfret, CT | General Support | $2,500 |
| Univ of Maine Foundation | Orono, ME | General Support | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Hartford | Hartford, CT | General Support | $2,134 |
| Salvation Army | Putnam, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| Connecticut Audobon Society | Putnam, CT | General support | $1,250 |
| Rotary Club of Putnam | Putnam, CT | Sponsor Golf Tournament | $1,250 |
| Day Kimball Foundation | Putnam, CT | General Support | $1,000 |
| United Services | Dayville, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| The Theatre of Northeastern CT | Putnam, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Woodstock Academy | Woodstock, CT | General Support | $1,000 |
| Wyndham Land Trust | Danielson, CT | General Support | $1,000 |
| Day Kimball Hospital | Norwich, CT | General Support | $500 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($49,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $404,549 | 29 |
| 2024 | $237,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $328,101 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349102902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8864136
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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