Hale Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hale Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $630,000 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $850 and the largest $195,000. 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$630,000
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$850
- Largest grant$195,000
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $400,300 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $359,050 | 56 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $400,300 | 49 | $10.6 million |
| 2025 | $630,000 | 52 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
Hale Family Foundation Inc 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 Hale Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 4 | $201,000 |
| California | 3 | $176,700 |
| Illinois | 23 | $165,600 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $62,900 |
| Colorado | 2 | $5,500 |
| Alaska | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 3 | $3,300 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,400 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue Research Foundation | General | $195,000 |
| Schwab Charitable | General | $176,000 |
| National Geographic Society | General | $60,000 |
| Cosley Zoo | General | $50,000 |
| Outreach Community Ministries | General | $33,000 |
| Chicago Classic Computing | General | $20,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Dupage County Historical Museum Fou | General | $12,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General | $10,000 |
| Illinois Environmental Council Educ | General | $10,000 |
| International Museum of Surgical SC | General | $6,000 |
| Alaska Whale Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of South Georgia Island | General | $5,000 |
| Simmaron Research | General | $5,000 |
| Angel Flight Central | General | $2,000 |
| Meet the Ocean | General | $2,000 |
| Riverkeeper | General | $2,000 |
| Tau Beta Pi Association | General | $2,000 |
| The Agape Ringers | General | $1,600 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | General | $1,200 |
| Oceanites Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General | $1,000 |
| The Conservation Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General | $1,000 |
| WTTW | General | $1,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | General | $700 |
| National Wildlife Federation | General | $600 |
| Howe Alumni Association | General | $500 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | General | $500 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General | $500 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation | General | $500 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | General | $500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis | General | $500 |
| Robert McCormick Foundation | General | $500 |
| Sigma Kappa Foundation | General | $500 |
| The Field Museum | General | $500 |
| The National World War II Museum | General | $500 |
| The Summit Foundation | General | $500 |
| The Wilderness Society | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Judy Hale
- David Jackson
Questions people ask
Does Hale Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hale Family Foundation Inc give?
$630,000 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $850.
Who runs Hale Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Judy Hale (Vp/Treasur) and David Jackson (Secretary).
What does Hale Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, arts and culture and environment and conservation.