The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc
The Gala of Hope Foundation is a nonprofit that raises funds and provides grants to advance cancer diagnosis and treatment, support patients and families, improve access to care, and fund local research and patient advocacy efforts.
The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc gave $763K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $191K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $762,576
- +1192.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $190,644
- +869.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $211,716
- Total assets
- $1,829,344
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kettering Health Foundation ($221K). Together the top 4 received $763K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 19 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 146% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2024) to $763K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $763K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kettering Health Foundation Kettering, OH | Lung Cancer/Lung Nodule Clinic Program | $220,594 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Clark & Champaign Counties Springfield, OH | Lung Cancer Initiative - Phase 2 | $220,183 |
| Dayton Children's Hospital Foundation Dayton, OH | Living Biobank & Research Partnership | $203,249 |
| Miami Valley Hospital Foundation Dayton, OH | Nutrition Clinics for Cancer Centers | $118,550 |
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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 | $1,829,344 | $1,147,182 | $1,422,725 | $762,576 | 4 | — | $57,640 | — |
| 2024 | $1,706,516 | $1,531,531 | $625,953 | $59,009 | 3 | — | $41,273 | — |
| 2023 | $814,320 | $527,843 | $757,592 | $220,568 | 4 | $560,106 | $43,270 | $42,741 |
| 2022 | $1,044,069 | $1,221,361 | $903,252 | $309,503 | 4 | $591,603 | — | $41,655 |
| 2021 | $946,576 | $856,062 | $735,296 | $377,662 | 4 | $587,242 | — | $28,789 |
| 2020 | $825,810 | $803,410 | $975,925 | $642,833 | 7 | — | $1,425 | $33,773 |
About The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Beavercreek, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $763K. Net investment income was $58K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc is led by Carly Cox, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carly Cox
President
Trustee → Interim Director-, 2024
Interim Director- → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
$12K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Morgan Ednie
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$160K (2025)
Kim Belcastro
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charles Bane
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Rebeccah Raines
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Robert Morris
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Phillip Black
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David Judson Jr.
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Barbara Mills
Secretary
President → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tiffany Kellner
Vice President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Black-Kurek
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jeff Brock (2020–2024) — Executive Director-
- Former: Cameron McGregor (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: David Brixey (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Phil Black (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Sam Warwar (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Roy Chew (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John Keighley (2020–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Term ended June 2021
- Former: Robert W. Mills Jr. (2020) — Former President · Filing note: Deceased
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $160K, to Morgan Ednie (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc
How much does The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc gave $763K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $59K across 3 grants.
What is The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $211,716, and its average grant was $190,644, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc give grants?
The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (2 grants).
Does The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc?
The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc?
The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Beavercreek, OH. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4277044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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