The Hale Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission centers around providing operating funds to organizations that address food insecurity, health services, and humanitarian efforts, reflecting a commitment to improving the well-being of vulnerable populations. The foundation supports food banks, international relief agencies, health charities, and organizations focused on homelessness, among others. By funding a diverse range of recipients, it aims to make a significant impact in both local and global communities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established charitable organization that needs modest operating support, especially organizations working on food security, health, international relief, or human services and with some tie or visibility in Illinois or national reach.
Good Fit
- • Projects that request unrestricted operating support in the ~$500–$11,000 range.
- • Organizations active in food banks, health charities, international relief, homelessness, or general human services.
- • A clear, established nonprofit identity (registered charity) and demonstrated program track record.
- • Existing local presence, reputation, or connections in Illinois or visibility among regional networks.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached recipients in 15 different states and 62% of dollars went outside Illinois, indicating a multi-state/national footprint despite a notable Illinois concentration.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 59 distinct independent recipients across multiple issue areas and moderate financial concentration (the largest single recipient received under 10% of dollars), so the observed recipient set is broad for the funder's size.
New Applicants
Direct turnover data across years is unavailable, and the foundation explicitly states it funds only preselected recipients with no public application route; however, the large number of distinct grantees across many states suggests the portfolio is not a tiny closed circle, so new entrants may be possible primarily via nomination, referral, or relationship channels.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
