Gale Foundation
Historical FunderRichmond, Texas · EIN 76-0009604 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $45,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Richard Fisher |
|---|---|
| Address | 922 Bent Creek, Richmond TX 77406 |
| Phone | 2813421932 |
| Form and materials | No specified format |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
73% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shalem Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| Ariel University Foundation | Ariel Israel, NY | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Cedarhurst, NY | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Lamar University Foundation | Beaumont, TX | Scholarships | $150,000 |
| Institute on Religion & Public | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Cultural Review | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Friends of the IDF | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Lamar Institute of Tech Found | Beaumont, TX | Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Brothers For Life | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Federalist Society | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Commentary | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Teaneck, NJ | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tikvah Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| The New Criterion | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Kimberly, ID | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hatikva Educational Found | Sugar Land, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals. We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,750,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $1,125,000 | 28 |
| 2022 | $1,067,500 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630709349100913
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0009604
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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