Private foundation · EIN 04-3267731 · Newburyport, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

H Patterson Hale Jr Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $185K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$185K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Historical Society of Old NewburyNewburyport, MAUnrestrictedGeneral Support$86K
Mass Audubon SocietyNewburyport, MAUnrestrictedGeneral Support$25K
Theater in the OpenNewburyport, MAUnrestricted General Support$20K
Custom House Maritime MusuemNewburyport, MAUnrestrictedGeneral Support$20K
Lowell's Boat Shop & MusuemAmesbury, MAUnrestrictedGeneral Support$14K
Newburyport Art AssociationNewburyport, MAUnrestrictedGeneral Support$12K
Sawyer's Hill Burying GroundNewburyport, MAUnrestrictedGeneral Support$8,000

About this foundation

H Patterson Hale Jr Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newburyport, Massachusetts, administered in care of Uhy Advisors Ne LLC, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does H Patterson Hale Jr Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does H Patterson Hale Jr Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $185K across 7 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does H Patterson Hale Jr Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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