Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale
Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale is a private foundation based in Quincy, Massachusetts. In its 2025 filing, it reported seven grants totaling $140,000, all designated for annual support, to organizations in New York, Arizona, Connecticut, and Washington, DC.
Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale at a glance
In short: Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale gave $140K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +27.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,877,224
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21 Mayor Thomas Mcgrath Hwy 204, Quincy, MA 02169
Phone: (617) 261-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Research Foundation ($50K). Together the top 7 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 53 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New York, 50%; Arizona, 36%; Connecticut, 11%; and Washington, DC, 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale gives
- In 2025 it paid out 51% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2025) to $280K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Research Foundation Sedona, AZ | Annual Support | $50,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | Annual Support | $37,500 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Annual Support | $15,000 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Brooklyn, NY | Annual Support | $15,000 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem New York, NY | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute Brooklyn, NY | Annual Support | $7,500 |
| Hopewell Fund Washington, DC | Annual Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,877,224 | $747,541 | $162,385 | $140,000 | 7 | $140,000 | $747,541 | $273,457 |
| 2024 | $5,292,068 | $290,684 | $263,466 | $220,040 | 14 | $220,040 | $247,258 | $273,628 |
| 2023 | $5,264,850 | $-107,944 | $319,284 | $269,995 | 20 | $269,995 | $63,805 | $275,548 |
| 2022 | $5,692,078 | $87,886 | $68,099 | — | — | — | $52,153 | $286,063 |
| 2021 | $5,672,291 | $1,734,032 | $327,937 | $280,000 | 12 | — | $1,686,095 | $178,761 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale reported a distributable amount of $273K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, an educational institution, and other charitable organizations. The Whitney Museum of American Art describes its work as presenting, collecting, and inspiring dialogue around art of the United States from the 20th and 21st centuries. The Studio Museum in Harlem describes itself as a contemporary art museum focused on artists of African descent and work influenced by African culture. Packer Collegiate Institute describes its educational approach as combining scholarship with sustained relationships and preparing students to become empathetic, responsible, globally minded individuals. The World Research Foundation says its exempt purpose is to get needed medical information out to a responding public. Hopewell Fund describes its work as using fiscal sponsorship and charitable grantmaking to support initiatives advancing the public good and equity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $140,000 through seven grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. All seven grants were listed as annual support:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles M Hale as president, Martin M Hale as treasurer, and Charles C Hale as secretary.
Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale is led by Charles C Hale, President & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles C Hale
President & Secretary
Vice President → President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin M Hale
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale
How much does Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale give each year?
Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale gave $140K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $220K across 14 grants.
What is Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale's typical grant size?
Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale give grants?
Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (36%) and Connecticut (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Support" (7 grants).
Who are Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale's largest grantees?
Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale's largest 2025 grantees include World Research Foundation ($50,000), Whitney Museum of American Art ($37,500) and Yale University ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale?
Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $273K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, an educational institution, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale's EIN?
Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4480051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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