The Gale Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gale Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $9.1 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $488,743 and the largest $2.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$9.1 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$488,743
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $609,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $497,136 | 23 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $609,000 | 30 | $12.0 million |
| 2025 | $9.1 million | 9 | $0 |
How to apply
The 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 9 | $9.1 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freer Foundation | Funding for the Freer Founation with in-kind stock distribution at cost | $2.6 million |
| MB Gale Foundation | Funding for the MBGale Foundation with in-kind stock distribution at cost | $2.6 million |
| OurBlueSeas Foundation | Funding for OurBlueSeas Foundation with in-kind stock distribution at cost | $2.6 million |
| Freer Foundation | Funding for the Freer Foundation with cash | $488,743 |
| MB Gale Foundation | Funding for the MBGale Foundation with cash | $488,743 |
| OurBlueSeas Foundation | Funding for OurBlueSeas Foundation with cash | $488,742 |
| OurBlueSeas Foundation | One-third IRS refund | $1,223 |
| Freer Foundation | One-third IRS refund | $1,222 |
| MBGale Foundation | One-third IRS refund | $1,222 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas V Gale
- Mary B Gale
- Debbie G Freer
- Chuck L Freer
- Daniel L Horn
Questions people ask
Does The Gale Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gale Foundation give?
$9.1 million in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $488,743.
Who runs The Gale Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas V Gale (President/Trustee), Mary B Gale (Vice-President/Trustee), Debbie G Freer (Vice-President/Trustee) and Chuck L Freer (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.