Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Fndtn
Preselected recipients only
Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Fndtn is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $581,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$581,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $569,000 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $569,000 | 22 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $581,000 | 24 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Fndtn 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 Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Fndtn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 9 | $285,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $115,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 3 | $35,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Church Hill Theater | Upgrade of lighting system | $55,000 |
| Kent School | Music room | $50,000 |
| Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | Cancer risk assessment and genetics program | $50,000 |
| Wait Until 8th | Mini-videos, salesforce triggers, digital advertising | $40,000 |
| Cross World Usaufm International | Evangelical theology+medicine shalom | $35,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University of Medicine | Research-dr. Peter l. Gehlbac | $30,000 |
| University of Va Medical Center | Support research done by dr albert jun | $30,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Endowment fund | $25,000 |
| Chester River Health Foundation | Fund the purchase of a new mri machine | $25,000 |
| Fair Hill Foundation | "campaign for fair hill" | $25,000 |
| Kimberton Waldorf School | Myrin endowment fund | $25,000 |
| Linden Hall | Gale endowment fund | $25,000 |
| Queen Anne's County Family YMCA | Ymca senior center | $25,000 |
| The Climate Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| The Gunston School | Gale endowment fund | $25,000 |
| Washington College | Gale endowment fund-gale speakers' series for ces | $25,000 |
| Cornell University | Sigma phi fraternity | $15,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Environmental defense fund | $10,000 |
| The Hill School | Elizabeth blossom fund | $10,000 |
| Natural Reserves Defense Council | Fighting climate crisis | $10,000 |
| Free Chapel Worship Center Inc | Rebuild eshkol trauma center | $10,000 |
| Yale University | Ted shen curriculum for musical theater | $5,000 |
| The Oxford Oaks Ministry | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Sight Savers | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara W Gale
- Thomas H Gale
- Alicia W Gale
- Elizabeth G Langley
- Jennifer G Mantzaris
Questions people ask
Does Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Fndtn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Fndtn give?
$581,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Fndtn?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara W Gale (President), Thomas H Gale (Vice-Pres.), Alicia W Gale (Vice-Pres #2) and Elizabeth G Langley (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Fndtn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.