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The Gale Foundation

The Gale Foundation

Cleveland, OH, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
34-1812999
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Gale Foundation

Cleveland, OH, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
34-1812999
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Gale Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio, with a total of $609K allocated to 41 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Gale Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$609K

2024
Grantees funded
41
Multi-year grantees
39%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

30

Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
T
Thomas v Gale
Board Member
M
Mary B Gale
Board Member
D
Debbie G Freer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Gale Foundation?
No. The Gale Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Gale Foundation give?
The Gale Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Gale Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Gale Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Gale Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Gale Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $609 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Gale Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Gale Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include MAINE WILDERNESS WATERSHED TRUST INC DBA PIERCE POND WATERSHED TRUST, NEW LIFE MISSIONS INC, and COMMUNITY OF HOPE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Gale Foundation?
The Gale Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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