Hale Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GARDENA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $82K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+6.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$100K
+42.3% YoY
Grant Count
9
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+58.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hale Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Hale Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hale Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GARDENA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $82K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,647,856 | $2,477,301 | $2,027,469 |
| Revenue | $495,915 | $477,827 | $430,192 |
| Expenses | $123,826 | $88,117 | $87,657 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $100,460 | $70,594 | $71,380 |
| Net Investment Income | $82,372 | $66,293 | $18,482 |
| Distributable Amount | $119,616 | $100,341 | $87,226 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Glaaacc Education Fund and Foundati ($30,500), New Image Emergency Shelter ($27,500), Parents of Watts ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY ALL-STARS SAN DIEGO, CA | GARDENA HS ATHLETICS | $460 |
| PARENTS OF WATTS LOS ANGELES, CA | Education of Communities | $10,000 |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS LOS ANGELES, CA | Nonviolence Advocacy | $10,000 |
| Gardena Police Officers Association GARDENA, CA | PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY AWARENESS PROGRAMS | $1,500 |
| GLAAACC EDUCATION FUND AND FOUNDATI LOS ANGELES, CA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE POST-SECONDARY ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT AND ASPIRATIONS OF STUDENS FROM SCHOOLS IN UNDER SERVED COMMUNITIES | $30,500 |
| CINCO DE MAYO COMMITTEE GARDENA, CA | Donation for the Latin community. | $500 |
| LITTLE MISS AFRICAN AMERICAN Sherman Oaks, CA | Donation for scholarship pageant program for kids. | $10,000 |
| NEW IMAGE EMERGENCY SHELTER LOS ANGELES, CA | Christmas Party for Disadvantaged Families | $27,500 |
| Educating Students Together Los Angeles, CA | DONATION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene Hale | President | — | — |
| Cecelia Hale | Secretary | — | — |
| Kevin Hale | Director | — | — |
| Crystal Hale | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hale Foundation?
Hale Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GARDENA, CA. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Hale Foundation?
As of 2024, Hale Foundation holds $2.6M in total assets with $496K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $100K in 2024.
Where does Hale Foundation operate?
Hale Foundation has awarded grants in California, Texas.
What size grants does Hale Foundation award?
In 2024, Hale Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Hale Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hale Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hale Foundation's EIN?
Hale Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0659834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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