The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc
The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Myers, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported 45 grants totaling $1,470,000, including support for animal welfare, wildlife, coral restoration, and other charitable organizations.
The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Florida. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,470,000
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,667
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $18,679,296
- +2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 45, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Karen Skinner as the contact. Applicants should submit a simple letter outlining the charitable purpose and a copy of the organization’s IRS determination letter for 501(c)(3) status. The filing states that universities, hospitals, and other social and animal welfare organizations qualifying under IRS 501(c)(3) may qualify.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Karen Skinner
Mailing address: PO Box 880, Fort Myers, FL 33902
Phone: (239) 470-2074
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grey Muzzle Organization ($150K). Together the top 10 received $755K.
Grant Size Distribution
224 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 224 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Florida (78%), followed by Virginia (10%), North Carolina (9%), Utah (2%), and Wyoming (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 45 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2019) to $1.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grey Muzzle Organization Yorktown, VA | Exempt Function | $150,000 |
| Horse Protection Society of NC Inc China Grove, NC | Exempt Function | $90,000 |
| Animal Refuge Center Fort Myers, FL | Exempt Function | $80,000 |
| Friends Inc - Horse Rescue Fort Lauderdale, FL | Exempt Function | $75,000 |
| South Florida Wildlife Center Ft Lauderdale, FL | Exempt Function | $75,000 |
| Cape Coral Animal Shelter Cape Coral, FL | Exempt Function | $65,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation Tavernier, FL | Exempt Function | $60,000 |
| Shy Wolf Sanctuary Naples, FL | Exempt Function | $60,000 |
| Abandoned Pet Rescue Ft Lauderdale, FL | Exempt Function | $50,000 |
| Grace United Methodist Church of CC Inc Cape Coral, FL | Exempt Function | $50,000 |
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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 | $18,679,296 | $2,680,181 | $2,251,155 | $1,470,000 | 45 | $1,542,328 | $1,970,617 | $1,131,525 |
| 2024 | $18,250,270 | $2,177,543 | $2,239,361 | $1,490,000 | 46 | $1,556,792 | $1,507,391 | $1,156,781 |
| 2023 | $18,316,389 | $1,464,048 | $2,143,074 | $1,460,000 | 45 | $1,526,223 | $854,765 | $1,175,064 |
| 2022 | $18,995,415 | $1,595,396 | $2,098,538 | $1,450,000 | 43 | $1,517,765 | $1,028,936 | $1,228,757 |
| 2021 | $19,499,610 | $2,438,686 | $2,043,524 | $1,408,000 | 45 | $1,473,072 | $1,894,272 | $1,142,634 |
| 2020 | $19,098,395 | $1,485,172 | $1,876,483 | $1,315,000 | 42 | — | $999,445 | $1,092,955 |
| 2019 | $19,489,707 | $1,672,625 | $1,639,647 | $1,020,000 | 36 | — | $1,126,678 | $1,123,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in animal rescue and care, equine protection, wildlife rehabilitation, and coral reef restoration. For example, Horse Protection Society of NC describes its work as providing education, rescue, rehabilitation, and a sanctuary for unwanted, neglected, and abused horses. South Florida Wildlife Center describes its mission as protecting wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, release, and education. Coral Restoration Foundation describes its work as restoring coral reefs, educating people about oceans, and advancing research and monitoring.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes providing shelter and adoption services for animals. Animal Refuge Center says its mission is to provide food and shelter so animals can be adopted rather than destroyed; Gulf Coast Humane Society describes offering safe refuge, medical care, and adoptions for companion pets in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $1,470,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Among the largest grants were $150,000 to Grey Muzzle Organization, $90,000 to Horse Protection Society of NC, $80,000 to Animal Refuge Center, and $75,000 each to Friends Inc - Horse Rescue and South Florida Wildlife Center. Other notable grants included $65,000 to Cape Coral Animal Shelter, $60,000 each to Coral Restoration Foundation and Shy Wolf Sanctuary, and $50,000 each to Abandoned Pet Rescue, Grace United Methodist Church of CC, and Human Services Network Inc Meals on Wheels South Florida.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathleen Ireland as president; Karen A Skinner as treasurer, secretary, and director; Cheryl Sadar as director; and Stacey L Yates as vice president.
The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc is led by Kathleen Ireland, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen Ireland
President
Vice President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$30K (2019) → $30K (2025)
Karen A. Skinner
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$260K (2019) → $260K (2025)
Cheryl Sadar
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$30K (2024) → $30K (2025)
Stacey L. Yates
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$23K (2024) → $30K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel S. McBride (2019–2023) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $260K, to Karen a Skinner (Treasurer/Secretary/Direct). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc
How much does The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc give each year?
The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 46 grants.
What is The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $32,667, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc give grants?
The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (10%) and North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (6 grants), Fort Myers, FL (5 grants), Cape Coral, FL (5 grants) and Tavernier, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Grey Muzzle Organization ($150,000), Horse Protection Society of NC Inc ($90,000) and Animal Refuge Center ($80,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc?
The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc reported $18.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in animal rescue and care, equine protection, wildlife rehabilitation, and coral reef restoration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc?
The filing lists Karen Skinner as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Edward & Gale McBride Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0170260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 19, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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