Gloria Dei Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in Tyler, Texas. Established in 2006, the foundation was created to formalize and systematize the philanthropic legacy of Bob and Mary Cade, whose wealth derived largely from royalties from Dr. Cade's invention of Gatorade Thirst Quencher. The foundation operates as a small private grantmaking organization focused on supporting innovative nonprofit organizations serving those in need.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
-1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$785K
-9.2% YoY
Grant Count
19
-20.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+14.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Gloria Dei Foundation's mission is grounded in Christian principles and guided by the vision expressed in Isaiah 58:6: "to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke." The foundation seeks to follow Jesus' call to serve "the least of these" (Matthew 25:40).
The foundation's grantmaking decisions are based on Christian principles, with recognition of the Nicene Creed as a historically-significant creedal expression of the Christian faith. A core belief underlying the foundation's work is that all human beings are created in the image of God, and the foundation seeks to affirm that dignity and worth regardless of earthly status.
Recent grant activity indicates funding interests in areas including evangelical outreach, criminal justice reform, faith-based programming, and community support initiatives.
Grantmaking
Gloria Dei Foundation made 25 grants in 2023. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Tyler, Texas. While specific geographic restrictions on grantmaking are not detailed in available sources, recent grants suggest national and international reach, including support for work in Latin America.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $3,334,869
- Total Revenues: $940,699
- Total Expenses: $963,790
- Number of Employees: 0
As of December 2022:
- Total Assets: $3.4 million
- Total Revenues: $850,439
- Total Expenses: $834,552
- Charitable Disbursements: $745,000
The foundation maintains no liabilities and operates with a small administrative footprint, relying on family leadership rather than paid staff.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,302,269 | $3,334,869 | $3,357,807 |
| Revenue | $869,883 | $940,699 | $850,439 |
| Expenses | $903,883 | $963,790 | $834,552 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $785,000 | $865,000 | $745,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $764,035 | $854,298 | $770,406 |
| Distributable Amount | $248,966 | $238,762 | $226,729 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Emily Cade Morrison serves as President and Director of the foundation. She is listed as receiving no compensation for this role.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELENA MILES | Director | 1 | — |
| CECELIA HUBACH | Director | 1 | — |
| PHOEBE C MILES | VP, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY CADE MORRISON | PRES., DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT L MORRISON | Director | 1 | — |
| RICHARD MILES | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| MARY MARTHA CADE | Secretary/direc | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM CADE | Director | 1 | — |
| MARY MORRISON | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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