Private foundation · EIN 51-0659834 · Gardena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Hale 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $100K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$100K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 8 of 9 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Glaaacc Education Fund and FoundatiLos Angeles, CAFinancial support for educational programs that promote the post-secondary academic advancement and aspirations of studens from schools in…$31K
New Image Emergency ShelterLos Angeles, CAChristmas Party for Disadvantaged Families$28K
Parents of WattsLos Angeles, CAEducation of Communities$10K
Community PartnersLos Angeles, CANonviolence Advocacy$10K
Educating Students TogetherLos Angeles, CADonation$10K
Gardena Police Officers AssociationGardena, CAPromotion of community awareness programs$1,500
Cinco de Mayo CommitteeGardena, CADonation for the Latin community.$500
Community All-StarsSan Diego, CAGardena hs athletics$460

About this foundation

The Hale Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Gardena, California, administered in care of Sheppard Mullin Et Al Llp, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 The Hale Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Hale Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $100K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Hale Foundation give?

California (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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