Newell D Hale Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Newell D Hale Foundation is a private foundation in Pomfret Center, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $406,549 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $131,915. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$406,549
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$131,915
- Assets$539,284
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $237,500 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $328,101 | 26 | $405,172 |
| 2024 | $237,500 | 21 | $441,651 |
| 2025 | $406,549 | 29 | $539,284 |
How to apply
Newell D Hale Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Newell D Hale Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 21 | $202,134 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $131,915 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $64,500 |
| Maine | 2 | $3,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Proctor Academy | Health and Wellness Initiative | $131,915 |
| Christ Church of Pomfret | General Support | $76,000 |
| Greater Worcester Community Fdn | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Rectory School | General support | $27,500 |
| Town of Pomfret | Library Renovation | $25,000 |
| Access | General support | $15,000 |
| Teeg | General support | $15,000 |
| Individual | General support | $15,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hale YMCA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Northeast CT Education Fdn | General Support | $5,000 |
| WGBH Ralph Lowell Society | General support | $3,500 |
| Hobart William Smith College | General support | $2,500 |
| Pomfret School | General Support | $2,500 |
| Univ of Maine Foundation | General Support | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Hartford | General Support | $2,134 |
| Individual | General Support | $2,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| Connecticut Audobon Society | General support | $1,250 |
| Rotary Club of Putnam | Sponsor Golf Tournament | $1,250 |
| Day Kimball Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| The Last Green Valley | General support | $1,000 |
| Individual | General support | $1,000 |
| United Services | General support | $1,000 |
| Bates College | General support | $1,000 |
| The Theatre of Northeastern CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Woodstock Academy | General Support | $1,000 |
| Wyndham Land Trust | General Support | $1,000 |
| Day Kimball Hospital | General Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurence N Hale II TRUSTEE
- Alice U Hale
- Monique Wolanin
Questions people ask
Does Newell D Hale Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Newell D Hale Foundation give?
$406,549 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Newell D Hale Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurence N Hale II TRUSTEE (Treasurer), Alice U Hale (President) and Monique Wolanin (Trustee).
What does Newell D Hale Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.