The Hale Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hale Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,300 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,420 and the largest $13,500. 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$56,300
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,420
- Largest grant$13,500
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,605 the year before.
63% 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 | $54,215 | 18 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $51,605 | 17 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $56,300 | 19 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
The Hale Family 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 The Hale Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 6 | $20,900 |
| Missouri | 1 | $11,260 |
| New York | 3 | $6,030 |
| California | 1 | $5,630 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,420 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,760 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Schools | General | $13,500 |
| T-Rex | General | $11,260 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General | $5,630 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | General | $3,500 |
| Putnam County SPCA | General | $2,815 |
| Happy Life Animal Rescue and Adoption | General | $2,815 |
| Bay View Association | General | $2,700 |
| Shriners Hospital | General | $2,500 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | General | $2,500 |
| Portland Burying Ground | General | $2,420 |
| Mercy Ships | General | $1,760 |
| Uso of Central Florida | General | $1,500 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Center | General | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General | $400 |
| Hospice of Michigan | General | $400 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General | $400 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General | $400 |
| Karmanos Cancer Institute | General | $400 |
| Altzheimers Association | General | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan Jackson Hale
- Lou Ellen Tufts
- Vaughan Randall Tufts
- Douglas B Wright
- Jeffrey Wright
Questions people ask
Does The Hale Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hale Family Foundation give?
$56,300 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,420.
Who runs The Hale Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan Jackson Hale (Trustee), Lou Ellen Tufts (Trustee), Vaughan Randall Tufts (Trustee) and Douglas B Wright (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Hale Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and youth programs.