M B Gale Foundation
M B Gale Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $181K. Net investment income was $561K.
M B Gale Foundation at a glance
In short: M B Gale Foundation gave $181K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $181,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $30,167
- Median grant
- $30,875
- Total assets
- $3,415,974
- Primary geography
- Florida (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who M B Gale Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community of Hope ($57K). Together the top 6 received $181K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How M B Gale Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community of Hope Melbourne, FL | General operating | $56,750 |
| New Life Missions Melbourne, FL | General operating | $50,000 |
| Living Well Ministries Inc Brunswick, GA | General operating | $41,750 |
| speekdoG Bradenton, FL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Women's Refuge of Vero Beach Vero Beach, FL | General operating | $7,500 |
| Central Assembly of God Vero Beach, FL | General operating | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,415,974 | $3,616,386 | $200,412 | $181,000 | 6 | $182,255 | $560,686 | $169,099 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M B Gale Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M B Gale Foundation is led by Mary B Gale, President & Trustee on every filing since 2023; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary B Gale
President & Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah G Freer
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas V Gale
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel L Horn
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Daniel L Horn (Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about M B Gale Foundation
How much does M B Gale Foundation give each year?
M B Gale Foundation gave $181K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is M B Gale Foundation's typical grant size?
M B Gale Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,875, and its average grant was $30,167, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M B Gale Foundation give grants?
M B Gale Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Melbourne, FL (2 grants) and Vero Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does M B Gale Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M B Gale Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M B Gale Foundation's largest grantees?
M B Gale Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community of Hope ($56,750), New Life Missions ($50,000) and Living Well Ministries Inc ($41,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is M B Gale Foundation?
M B Gale Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $182K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is M B Gale Foundation's EIN?
M B Gale Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2507353. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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