MB and Edna Zale Foundation
Accepts applications
MB and Edna Zale Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 143 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants143
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$37.5 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
62% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 146 | $36.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 143 | $37.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Emily A Hargrove President 12801 N Central Expy Suite 430, Dallas, TX 75243 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 855-0627 |
| What to submit | The application is made through an online grant management portal. Grant guidelines are available on the foundation's website. |
| Deadlines | Grant decisions usually made twice a year.deadlines for submission are noted on foundation's website |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions on awards; however, preference is given to dallas, tx; New York, ny; chicago, il; portland, or; and palm beach county, fl. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What MB and Edna Zale Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 73 | $888,900 |
| New York | 24 | $278,850 |
| Florida | 9 | $89,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $44,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $27,500 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $20,700 |
| Illinois | 4 | $20,000 |
| California | 3 | $19,100 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas | Social services | $200,000 |
| Harlem Educational Activities Fund Inc | Education & workforce | $54,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation | Jewish culture & continuity | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas | Hunger relief | $45,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc | Health care | $36,000 |
| Hebrew Union College-Jir | Jewish culture & continuity | $36,000 |
| Uvalde Cisd Moving Forward Foundation | Education & workforce | $36,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum | Education & workforce | $35,000 |
| Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | Social services | $30,000 |
| Goldringwoldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life | Jewish culture & continuity | $30,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El | Jewish culture & continuity | $30,000 |
| Bbyo | Jewish culture & continuity | $25,000 |
| Biblical Arts Center | Jewish culture & continuity | $25,000 |
| Biblical Arts Center | Jewish culture & continuity | $25,000 |
| Bonton Farms | Hunger relief | $25,000 |
| Child Poverty Action Lab (Cpal) | Health care | $25,000 |
| Community Homes for Adults Inc (Chai) | Social services | $25,000 |
| Dallas Furniture Bank | Social services | $25,000 |
| Dallas Spark | Arts / cultural | $25,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Health care | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas | Social services | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas | Jewish culture & continuity | $25,000 |
| The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center | Social services | $25,000 |
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | Education & workforce | $25,000 |
| All Stars Project Inc | Education & workforce | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc | Hunger relief | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | Social services | $20,000 |
| Readers 2 Leaders | Education & workforce | $18,900 |
| Bbyo | Jewish culture & continuity | $18,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Chicago | Social services | $18,000 |
| Porch Chapel Hill-Carrboro | Hunger relief | $18,000 |
| Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services | Hunger relief | $18,000 |
| Swipe Out Hunger | Hunger relief | $18,000 |
| Greenhill School | Education & workforce | $17,500 |
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | Health care | $15,000 |
| Avodah | Jewish culture & continuity | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | Health care | $13,000 |
| Interfaith Nutrition Network | Social services | $12,500 |
| Dorot Inc | Hunger relief | $12,000 |
| Family Compass | Social services | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alison Seltzer Fein
- Claudia Zale
- David Fields
- David Zale
- Donald Zale
- Emily Hargrove
- Gloria Landsberg
- Jeffrey Landsberg
- Josh Asen
- Karen Seltzer
- Lydia Gerard Millhorn
- Margie Plough
- Melissa Seltzer Payette
- Olivia Zale
- Paul Gerard
Questions people ask
Does MB and Edna Zale Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant decisions usually made twice a year.deadlines for submission are noted on foundation's website.
How much does MB and Edna Zale Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 143 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs MB and Edna Zale Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alison Seltzer Fein (Director), Claudia Zale (Director), David Fields (Secretary/Treasurer) and David Zale (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does MB and Edna Zale Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.