Gale Foundation
Accepts applications
Gale Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $350,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 15 | $5.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 14 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 19 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Fisher 922 Bent Creek, Richmond, TX 77406 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (281) 342-1932 |
| What to submit | No specified format |
What Gale Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $1.1 million |
| Texas | 5 | $385,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $150,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Shalem Foundation | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| Ariel University Foundation | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Lamar University Foundation | Scholarships | $150,000 |
| Institute on Religion & Public | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Cultural Review | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Friends of the IDF | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Lamar Institute of Tech Found | Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Cato Institute | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Brothers For Life | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Federalist Society | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Commentary | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tikvah Fund | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| The New Criterion | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hatikva Educational Found | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Blum
- Richard Fisher
Questions people ask
Does Gale Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gale Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Gale Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward Blum (Trustee) and Richard Fisher (Trustee).
What does Gale Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.