Bulova Gale Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bulova Gale Foundation is a private foundation in Lenox, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $139,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$139,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $145,500 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $145,500 | 28 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $139,500 | 28 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Bulova Gale Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bulova Gale Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $36,500 |
| New York | 13 | $35,500 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 4 | $17,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Grinnell College | Education | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Berkshires | Religious activities | $13,000 |
| University of South Florida Foundat | Furtherance of education | $10,000 |
| Manasota Asalh | to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community. | $10,000 |
| Sarasota Sharks Inc | Promote swimming & competitive ability amongst young students | $9,000 |
| Foundation for Animal Care Educatio | Provide financial assistance for emergency veterinary care for animal owners uable to afford | $8,100 |
| Hevreh of Southern Berkshire | Religious activites | $7,500 |
| Girl Rising | Assistance to provide access to quality education for girls worldwide. | $7,500 |
| Mama's Kitchen | Food service | $5,600 |
| Children First Inc | Promote early childhood education and development | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloane Kettering | Support research and further develop new treaments for cancer | $5,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Promote education in medical and health sciences fields | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation Inc | Protect civil liberties | $4,000 |
| The Trevor Project | SEEK to PREVENT AND end suicide among gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people. | $3,000 |
| Hawthorne Valley Association | Scholarship fund, tuition & faculty assistance | $2,500 |
| Neuro Challenge Foundation | Medical services for parkinsons disease | $2,500 |
| Jazz Classics for Change | Promote musical concerts to connect to arts in ways that are hopeful and healing. | $2,500 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | Assist access to medical care for lower income patients | $2,500 |
| Community Foundations of the Hudson | Community services | $2,500 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Rescue animals from critical situations to prevent euthanasia | $2,500 |
| March of Dimes | Health services | $2,000 |
| Doug Varone Dancers | Train dancers and choreographers and promote the art of dance. | $2,000 |
| Berkshire Bounty | collect bumper crops of fruit that ARE distributed to the hungry IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MA. | $2,000 |
| The Nature Institute | The Institute serves as a local, national, and international forum for research, education, and the exchange of ideas about the re-visioning of science and technology in an effort to realign humanity with nature,conferences, leading workshops, training teachers, and lecturing widely. | $2,000 |
| Mind Leaps | Create educational paths for the most vulnerable children through creative arts program built on data driven metrics | $1,000 |
| Rainbow Railroad | Provide emrgency travel support & direct livelihood support programs | $1,000 |
| Columbia County Recovery Kitchen | Help feed the needy | $1,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Animal services | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Gale
- Lynn Gale
- Barbara Maisel
- David L Orenstein
Questions people ask
Does Bulova Gale Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bulova Gale Foundation give?
$139,500 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Bulova Gale Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Gale (Vice President), Lynn Gale (President), Barbara Maisel (Secy/Treas) and David L Orenstein (Cpa).
What does Bulova Gale Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.