The Hale Foundation
Invitation OnlyBarrington, Illinois · EIN 36-4321543 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$96K
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Alight | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Intl Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Northern Il Food Bk | Geneva, IL | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Chicago, IL | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Care | Atlanta, GA | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for Homeless | Chicago, IL | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Feed the Starving Children (Fmsc) | Coon Rapids, MN | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Food for the Hungry | Phoenix, AZ | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Mercy Corp | Boone, IA | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Merrifield, VA | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Oxfam | Boston, MA | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Project Hope | Millwood, VA | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | Washington, DC | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | Westport, CT | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Wbez | Chicago, IL | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Wgcu | Fort Myers, FL | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Lake Co | Waukegan, IL | Operating funds | $1,700 |
| Concern Worldwide US | Chicago, IL | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Harry Chapin Food Depository | Fort Myers, FL | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Lurie Childrens Foundation | Chicago, IL | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | Chicago, IL | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Toys for Tots Foundation | Fort Sheridan, IL | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Operating funds | $1,045 |
| Als Association | Chicago, IL | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Americares | Stanford, CT | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Schaumburg, IL | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Cafe of Life Inc | Bonita Springs, FL | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Childs Hope International | Sharonville, OH | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Direct Relief | Goleta, CA | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Heifer Project International | Little Rock, AR | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Chicago, IL | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Literacy Council Gulf Coast | Bonita Springs, FL | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Hagerston, MD | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Rcma | Immokalee, FL | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Il | Lincolnshire, IL | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Ukrainian National Womens League (Unwla) | New York, NY | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Unicef United States Fund | New York, NY | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Women for Women International | Washington, DC | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Chicago, IL | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Reseache | Chicago, IL | Operating funds | $500 |
| Hands of Hope | Barrington, IL | Operating funds | $500 |
| Home of the Sparrow | Mchenry, IL | Operating funds | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Operating funds | $500 |
| United Way Lee Co | Dixon, IL | Operating funds | $500 |
| Adopt a Native Elder | Park City, UT | Operating funds | $5 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,750 | 55 |
| 2024 | $92,000 | 50 |
| 2023 | $116,400 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630349349100418
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4321543
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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