Haley B Bear Foundation Inc
Haley B Bear Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. It provides contributions to other tax-exempt organizations for charitable, scientific, cultural, or educational purposes.
Haley B Bear Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Haley B Bear Foundation Inc gave $55K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Wisconsin. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,716
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,710
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,244
- Total assets
- $879,495
- -3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (7 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Haley B Bear Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing states there is no specific form, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. It lists Veronica Franchino as the contact for applications.
- Contact
Application contact: Veronica Franchino
Mailing address: 4010 Chippewa Drive, Madison, WI 53711
Phone: (608) 238-8219
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Haley B Bear Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carenet ($6K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 118 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. Other recipient-state shares were New Jersey (6%), Illinois (4%), Iowa (3%), and Kansas (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Haley B Bear Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 32 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carenet Madison, WI | General Funds | $6,350 |
| Madison Area Food Pantry Garden Madison, WI | General Funds | $5,156 |
| St Vincent De Paul Madison, WI | General Funds | $3,510 |
| Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Hackensack, NJ | General Funds | $3,500 |
| Catholic Multiculteral Center Madison, WI | General Funds | $3,000 |
| Daughters of the Pieta La Crosse, WI | General Funds | $2,950 |
| Diocese of Madison Madison, WI | General Funds | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | General Funds | $2,400 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | General Funds | $2,400 |
| Luke's Closet Middleton, WI | General Funds | $1,800 |
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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 | $879,495 | $21,676 | $55,977 | $54,716 | 32 | $54,716 | $21,676 | $47,728 |
| 2024 | $913,796 | $20,600 | $49,798 | $48,760 | 31 | $48,760 | $20,600 | $44,328 |
| 2023 | $942,994 | $9,946 | $46,205 | $45,088 | 29 | $45,088 | $9,946 | $42,158 |
| 2022 | $979,253 | $15,581 | $61,335 | $51,560 | 26 | $51,560 | $15,581 | $45,371 |
| 2021 | $1,025,007 | $1,025,007 | — | — | — | — | $7 | $15,213 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Haley B Bear Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $48K 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
The foundation’s 2024 IRS filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing contributions to other tax-exempt organizations for charitable, scientific, cultural, or educational purposes. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as food assistance, health, social services, education, and the arts. For example, grantee Arts for All Wisconsin says it provides arts programs for children and adults with disabilities, while MAYDM says it supports girls and youth of color in grades 6–12 pursuing STEM careers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $54,716. Grants ranged from $300 to $6,350, with a median of $1,244.
The largest reported grants included $6,350 to CARENET, $5,156 to Madison Area Food Pantry Garden, $3,510 to St Vincent de Paul, $3,500 to Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis, and $3,000 to Catholic Multiculteral Center. Other recipients included Daughters of the Pieta ($2,950), Diocese of Madison ($2,500), Alzheimer's Association ($2,400), Medical College of Wisconsin ($2,400), Luke's Closet ($1,800), The Road Home ($1,800), and Access Health ($1,500).
Additional 2025 grantees included Sector67 Inc ($1,500), whose mission describes a member workspace and educational support for schools and homeschooling groups; Zeteo Community Inc ($515), which says it provides long-term housing and holistic care for women who have been sexually exploited; and Foster the Village Inc ($308), which says it provides basic needs and community support for children in out-of-home care and their caregivers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Veronica Franchino as president; Dave Franchino as secretary/treasurer; and Helena Franchino, Kathryn Franchino, and Margaret Franchino as vice presidents.
Haley B Bear Foundation Inc is led by Veronica Franchino, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Veronica Franchino
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dave Franchino
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Helena Franchino
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kathryn Franchino
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Margaret Franchino
Vice President
On filings since 2021
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 Haley B Bear Foundation Inc
How much does Haley B Bear Foundation Inc give each year?
Haley B Bear Foundation Inc gave $55K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 31 grants.
What is Haley B Bear Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Haley B Bear Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,244, and its average grant was $1,710, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Haley B Bear Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Haley B Bear Foundation Inc give grants?
Haley B Bear Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (17 grants) and Middleton, WI (2 grants).
Does Haley B Bear Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Haley B Bear Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Haley B Bear Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Haley B Bear Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Carenet ($6,350), Madison Area Food Pantry Garden ($5,156) and St Vincent De Paul ($3,510), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Haley B Bear Foundation Inc?
Haley B Bear Foundation Inc reported $879K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Haley B Bear Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 IRS filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing contributions to other tax-exempt organizations for charitable, scientific, cultural, or educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Haley B Bear Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Haley B Bear Foundation Inc's EIN?
Haley B Bear Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2610799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Haley B Bear Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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