The Hale Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 43-6741329 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$56K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,420
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $2,815.
From the return
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Schools | Bloomfield Hills, MI | General | $13,500 |
| T-Rex | St Louis, MO | General | $11,260 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | General | $5,630 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | Detroit, MI | General | $3,500 |
| Putnam County SPCA | Brewster, NY | General | $2,815 |
| Happy Life Animal Rescue and Adoption | Pawling, NY | General | $2,815 |
| Bay View Association | Petoskey, MI | General | $2,700 |
| Shriners Hospital | Springfield, MA | General | $2,500 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General | $2,500 |
| Portland Burying Ground | Portland, CT | General | $2,420 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | General | $1,760 |
| Uso of Central Florida | Washington, DC | General | $1,500 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Center | Seattle, WA | General | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | General | $400 |
| Hospice of Michigan | Ada, MI | General | $400 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | General | $400 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General | $400 |
| Karmanos Cancer Institute | Detroit, MI | General | $400 |
| Altzheimers Association | Southfield, MI | General | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,300 | 19 |
| 2024 | $51,605 | 17 |
| 2023 | $54,215 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621009349101512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6741329
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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