Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Fndtn
Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Established in 1995, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
+18.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$581K
+2.1% YoY
Grant Count
24
+9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-6.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Medical research (including retinitis pigmentosa research and hematology)
- Arts and culture
- Community development
Grantmaking
The foundation made 15 grants in 2024.
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York, with some activity in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,629,465
- Total Revenues: $1,525,320
- Total Expenses: $655,796
- Total Giving: $581,000
- Investment Income and Dividends: $245,807
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $4.76M
- Revenue: $450,000
- Expenses: $637,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,629,465 | $4,759,274 | $4,946,594 |
| Revenue | $1,525,320 | $449,973 | $548,323 |
| Expenses | $655,796 | $637,424 | $567,137 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $594,054 | $581,151 | $506,778 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,467,828 | $400,727 | $496,908 |
| Distributable Amount | $636,125 | $573,695 | $575,552 |
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
93 grants across all recorded years
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
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA W GALE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| THOMAS H GALE | VICE-PRES. | 1 | — |
| ALICIA W GALE | VICE-PRES #2 | 0.1 | — |
| ELIZABETH G LANGLEY | TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
| JENNIFER G MANTZARIS | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated consistent grantmaking activity, with recent awards supporting infrastructure improvements in educational institutions, healthcare research initiatives, and cultural organizations. Investment income remains a primary revenue source for the foundation's operations.
Washington Research Foundation awards $100,000 to Pacific Northwest ResearchSubject 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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