Gale Foundation

RICHMOND, TX EIN: 76-0009604

The Gale Foundation is a family foundation based in Richmond, Texas. It has been tax-exempt since February 1982 and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.0M

-17.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

+5.4% YoY

Grant Count

14

-6.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$80K

+12.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides giving primarily to Jewish organizations, as well as for education and human services.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is located in Richmond, Texas and serves the United States.

Grant Distribution by State

12states
+4 more states

Cities

AlexandriaArlingtonAustinBeaumontBirminghamBostonBrattleboroCollege StationHoustonKimberlyKingstonNew OrleansNew YorkOxfordPort ArthurSabinalSunriseTrentonWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending April 2023:

  • Total Assets: $6.09 million
  • Annual Revenue: $320,278
  • Annual Expenses: $1,301,569
  • Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$424K$849K$1M$2M2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$5,048,448$6,090,464$7,072,662
Revenue$279,578$320,278$485,197
Expenses$1,208,890$1,301,569$1,543,425
Qualifying Distributions$1,125,000$1,067,500$1,460,000
Net Investment Income$238,498$279,177$425,366
Distributable Amount$263,224$309,626$390,614

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$365K$730K$1M$1M19 grants202118 grants202215 grants202314 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Lamar University Foundat…$225KThe Shalem Foundation$200KFriends of the IDF$125KProject on Fair Represen…$125KFoundation for Cultural …$100KManhattan Institute$75KFederalist Society$75KCommentary$75KFriends of IR David Inc$25KEncounter for Culture & …$25K

Grant Size Distribution

66 grants across all recorded years

29<$50K10$50–100K25$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Edward BlumTrustee$41KRichard FisherTrustee$41K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Edward BlumTrustee2$41,080
Richard FisherTrustee2$41,080

Contact Information

  • Address: 922 Bent Creek Ct, Richmond, TX 77406-1209
  • Telephone: 281-342-1932
  • EIN: 76-0009604

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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