The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation
The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It makes grants to preselected charitable organizations; its 2025 grants included support for a camp, educational institutions, museums, performing arts, public broadcasting, and a hospital.
The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation at a glance
In short: The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation gave $167K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $166,525
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,895
- -19.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,381
- Total assets
- $3,296,349
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (27% 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 The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation
- 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, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 261-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yale University ($45K). Together the top 10 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 76 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (27%), New York (26%), Maine (18%), Massachusetts (17%), and Virginia (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation gives
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1010% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $173K (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Annual Support | $45,000 |
| Pine Island Camp Brunswick, ME | Annual Support | $30,763 |
| Whitney Museum of Art New York, NY | Annual Support | $27,500 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Mass General Hospital Boston, MA | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| PBS Foundation Arlington, VA | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| St Ann's Warehouse Brooklyn, NY | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Milton Academy Milton, MA | Annual Support | $8,762 |
| National Public Radio Baltimore, MD | Annual Support | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Women's Health Dover, DE | Annual Support | $3,500 |
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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 | $3,296,349 | $154,502 | $179,624 | $166,525 | 14 | $166,525 | $141,403 | $155,217 |
| 2024 | $3,321,471 | $191,464 | $188,948 | $162,288 | 11 | $162,288 | $164,804 | $166,525 |
| 2023 | $3,318,955 | $-60,246 | $190,676 | $169,844 | 21 | $169,844 | $46,517 | $162,607 |
| 2022 | $3,569,877 | $84 | $61,640 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | — | $185,124 |
| 2021 | $3,631,433 | $1,141,645 | $201,976 | $172,500 | 29 | — | $1,112,169 | $167,189 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation reported a distributable amount of $155K 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 statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Pine Island Camp describes its mission as summer camp and related educational programs. St. Ann’s Warehouse describes itself as an artistic home for avant-garde and international companies and emerging artists. The PBS Foundation says it supports public broadcasting and PBS programs and services. Other recipients include educational institutions, a museum, and a hospital.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $166,525. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median of $9,381. The largest listed grants were $45,000 to Yale University, $30,763 to Pine Island Camp, and $27,500 to the Whitney Museum of Art. Other listed recipients included the Museum of Fine Arts and Mass General Hospital ($10,000 each), PBS Foundation ($10,000), and St. Ann’s Warehouse ($10,000). The listed grants were for annual support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deborah C Hale, Martin M Hale, and Charles C Hale as trustees.
The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martin M Hale
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah C Hale
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles C Hale
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 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 The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation
How much does The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation give each year?
The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation gave $167K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $162K across 11 grants.
What is The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation's typical grant size?
The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,381, and its average grant was $11,895, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation give grants?
The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Maine (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Support" (14 grants).
Who are The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation's largest grantees?
The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Yale University ($45,000), Pine Island Camp ($30,763) and Whitney Museum of Art ($27,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation?
The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Pine Island Camp describes its mission as summer camp and related educational programs. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation?
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 The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation's EIN?
The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3294711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Martin & Deborah Hale Foundation 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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