Haley B Bear Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Haley B Bear Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,716 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,244 and the largest $6,350. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$54,716
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,244
- Largest grant$6,350
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48,760 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,088 | 29 | $891,314 |
| 2024 | $48,760 | 31 | $920,422 |
| 2025 | $54,716 | 32 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Veronica Franchino 4010 Chippewa Drive, Madison, WI 53711 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 238-8219 |
What Haley B Bear Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 25 | $43,566 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,400 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,250 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,200 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carenet | General funds | $6,350 |
| Madison Area Food Pantry Garden | General funds | $5,156 |
| St Vincent de Paul | General funds | $3,510 |
| Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis | General funds | $3,500 |
| Catholic Multiculteral Center | General funds | $3,000 |
| Daughters of the Pieta | General funds | $2,950 |
| Diocese of Madison | General funds | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General funds | $2,400 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | General funds | $2,400 |
| Luke's Closet | General funds | $1,800 |
| The Road Home | General funds | $1,800 |
| Access Health | General funds | $1,500 |
| UW Mechanical Engineering | General funds | $1,500 |
| Red Cross | General funds | $1,500 |
| SECTOR67 | General funds | $1,500 |
| Children First | General funds | $1,250 |
| Dais | General funds | $1,237 |
| Carmelite Ministry of St Teresa | General funds | $1,200 |
| Rachel's Vineyard | General funds | $1,200 |
| Western Mt LGBTQ Community Center | General funds | $1,200 |
| Maydm | General funds | $1,000 |
| UNICEF | General funds | $1,000 |
| Just Bakery | General funds | $922 |
| Arts for All Wisconsin | General funds | $618 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Wi | General funds | $600 |
| Zeteo Community | General funds | $515 |
| UW Carbone Pancreas Cancer TF | General funds | $500 |
| UW Wisconsin Foundation | General funds | $500 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | General funds | $500 |
| Yada Fair Trade & Resale | General funds | $500 |
| Foster the Village | General funds | $308 |
| Wikipedia | General funds | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Veronica Franchino
- Dave Franchino
- Helena Franchino
- Kathryn Franchino
- Margaret Franchino
Questions people ask
Does Haley B Bear Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Haley B Bear Foundation Inc give?
$54,716 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,244.
Who runs Haley B Bear Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Veronica Franchino (President), Dave Franchino (Secretary/Tr), Helena Franchino (Vice Preside) and Kathryn Franchino (Vice Preside) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Haley B Bear Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and human services.