William M Hales Foundation
Invitation OnlyKenilworth, Illinois · EIN 36-3735095 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$366K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$12,500
Total assets$8.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
36% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oglala Lakota College | Kyle, SD | General support | $30,000 |
| Center of Hope | Chicago, IL | General support | $30,000 |
| Clearwater Camp Foundation | Minocqua, WI | General support | $30,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Mediators Foundation Inc | Boulder, CO | General support | $20,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| Living Lands & Waters | East Moline, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| Beloit College | Beloit, WI | General support | $20,000 |
| Big City Mountaineers | Arvada, CO | General support | $20,000 |
| Food Bank for Lamier County | Loveland, CO | General support | $20,000 |
| One Spirit | Rapid City, SD | General support | $15,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $12,500 |
| Union League Boys & Girls Club | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | Winnetka, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Horticultural Society | Glencoe, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Good News Partners | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Wellness House | Hinsdale, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | Chicago, IL | General support | $7,500 |
| Josselyn Center | Northfield, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| Northshore Hospitals Foundation | Evanston, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Counseling Center of the North Shore | Winnetka, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Northshore Senior Center | Northfield, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Adler Planetarium | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $366,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $353,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $342,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349103097
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3735095
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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