William Howard Hadley Foundation
The William Howard Hadley Foundation is a private foundation based in Buckeye, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $114,380 to charitable organizations.
William Howard Hadley Foundation at a glance
In short: William Howard Hadley Foundation gave $114K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Arizona. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $114,380
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,354
- +22.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,107,969
- +5.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (37% 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 William Howard Hadley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20950 W Glen St, Buckeye, AZ 85396
Phone: (630) 772-5377
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William Howard Hadley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was JDRF ($21K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 92 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Arizona received 37% of grant dollars, California 24%, Pennsylvania 13%, Florida 9%, and New York 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William Howard Hadley Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 $99K (2024) to $146K (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JDRF Tustin, AZ | Charitable Donation | $21,000 |
| Jefferson Medical University Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
| Mary's Table San Bernardino, CA | Charitable Donation | $7,500 |
| Tunnel for Towers Staten Island, NY | Charitable Donation | $7,500 |
| Helping Others Together Goodyear, AZ | Charitable Donation | $6,880 |
| Alzheimer's LA Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Little Star Santa Rosa Beach, FL | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Redlands Bowl Redlands, CA | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Seeds for Autism Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Donation | $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 | $3,107,969 | $157,879 | $174,058 | $114,380 | 18 | $141,955 | $131,429 | $149,828 |
| 2024 | $2,949,756 | $173,693 | $181,082 | $98,760 | 19 | $151,981 | $127,465 | $143,994 |
| 2023 | $2,794,015 | $170,342 | $184,762 | $126,450 | 18 | $153,765 | $109,606 | $139,625 |
| 2022 | $3,002,650 | $203,860 | $238,755 | $146,300 | 19 | $175,715 | $147,984 | $163,702 |
| 2021 | $3,802,689 | $199,137 | $193,761 | $136,900 | 18 | $164,072 | $150,596 | $146,828 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Howard Hadley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as health, autism services, and assistance to children and families. For example, Helping Others Together describes its mission as bringing people together to provide help and hope for struggling children and families in the West Valley. Seeds for Autism says it nurtures the lives of people impacted by autism through education supporting independent living, including social and life skills and job training.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $114,380. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $21,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $21,000 to JDRF; $15,000 to Jefferson Medical University; $7,500 each to Mary’s Table and Tunnel for Towers; and $6,880 to Helping Others Together. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to Alzheimer’s LA, Little Star, Make a Wish, Redlands Bowl, Seeds for Autism, Shriners, and St Jude’s. The stated purpose for these grants was “charitable donation.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Larry DeMarco was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
William Howard Hadley Foundation is led by Larry Demarco, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larry Demarco
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $50K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: George Demarco (2021–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Larry Demarco (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William Howard Hadley Foundation
How much does William Howard Hadley Foundation give each year?
William Howard Hadley Foundation gave $114K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $99K across 19 grants.
What is William Howard Hadley Foundation's typical grant size?
William Howard Hadley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,354, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William Howard Hadley Foundation give grants?
William Howard Hadley Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (24%) and Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Bernardino, CA (2 grants), Redlands, CA (2 grants) and Buckeye, AZ (2 grants).
Does William Howard Hadley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on William Howard Hadley Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (18 grants).
Who are William Howard Hadley Foundation's largest grantees?
William Howard Hadley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include JDRF ($21,000), Jefferson Medical University ($15,000) and Mary's Table ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William Howard Hadley Foundation?
William Howard Hadley Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (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 William Howard Hadley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as health, autism services, and assistance to children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William Howard Hadley Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William Howard Hadley Foundation's EIN?
William Howard Hadley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6300896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does William Howard Hadley 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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