The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3294711 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$167K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$8,762
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
78% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Annual Support | $45,000 |
| Pine Island Camp | Brunswick, ME | Annual Support | $30,763 |
| Whitney Museum of Art | New York, NY | Annual Support | $27,500 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Boston, MA | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| PBS Foundation | Arlington, VA | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| St Ann's Warehouse | Brooklyn, NY | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Milton Academy | Milton, MA | Annual Support | $8,762 |
| National Public Radio | Baltimore, MD | Annual Support | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Women's Health | Dover, DE | Annual Support | $3,500 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | Brooklyn, NY | Annual Support | $2,500 |
| Brooklyn Kindergarten Society | Brooklyn, NY | Annual Support | $1,500 |
| QueerArt | New York, NY | Annual Support | $1,000 |
| Mothers Against Media Addiction | New York, NY | Annual Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $166,525 | 14 |
| 2023 | $162,288 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543019349100329
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3294711
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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