Charles Hale & Kaaren Hale Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles Hale & Kaaren Hale Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cranbury, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,400 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$86,400
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $97,838 the year before.
40% 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 | $77,379 | 15 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $97,838 | 29 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $86,400 | 20 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Charles Hale & Kaaren 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 Charles Hale & Kaaren Hale Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 11 | $32,900 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of the Four Art | General | $35,000 |
| Artists Association of Nantucket | General | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | General | $9,700 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | General | $5,000 |
| Womens Donors Network | General | $5,000 |
| Coolidge Corner Theatre | General | $5,000 |
| Corporate Accountability | General | $5,000 |
| Sustainable Nantucket | General | $1,700 |
| Artbarn Community Theater | General | $1,500 |
| Save the Children | General | $1,000 |
| Brookline Innovation Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Brookline Interactive Group | General | $1,000 |
| Usdan Summer Camp | General | $1,000 |
| Greenroots Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | General | $1,000 |
| Randolph Mountain Club | General | $500 |
| Metrowest Womens Fnd | General | $500 |
| Possibility Labs | General | $500 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | General | $500 |
| The Jar | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Hale
- Gerard Dimino
- Kaaren Hale
- Melissa Woodman
Questions people ask
Does Charles Hale & Kaaren Hale Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles Hale & Kaaren Hale Family Foundation give?
$86,400 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Charles Hale & Kaaren Hale Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Hale (Chairman), Gerard Dimino (Treasurer), Kaaren Hale (Vice President) and Melissa Woodman (Vice President).
What does Charles Hale & Kaaren Hale Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.