The Edward and Gale Mcbride Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFort Myers, Florida · EIN 65-0170260 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$25.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $45,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KAREN SKINNER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 880, FORT MYERS FL 33902 |
| Phone | 2394702074 |
| Form and materials | SIMPLE LETTER REQUEST OUTLINING CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER FOR 501(C)(3) STATUS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | UNIVERSITIES, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER SOCIAL AND ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFYING UNDER IRS 501(C)(3) |
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
15% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Human Services Network Inc Meals on Wheels South Florida | Plantation, FL | Exempt function | $50,000 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | Fort Myers, FL | Exempt function | $45,000 |
| Senior Houndsabound Inc | Orlando, FL | Exempt function | $40,000 |
| Hope Healthcare Services | Fort Myers, FL | Exempt function | $35,000 |
| Flamingo Gardens Inc | Davie, FL | Exempt function | $30,000 |
| Florida Keys Wild Bird Center | Tavernier, FL | Exempt function | $30,000 |
| Happys Farm Inc | Salisbury, NC | Exempt function | $30,000 |
| Women in Distress of Broward Cty Inc - Pet Prog | Lighthouse Point, FL | Exempt function | $30,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | Kanab, UT | Exempt function | $25,000 |
| Canine Assisted Therapy Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Exempt function | $25,000 |
| Lee Memorial Health System Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | Exempt function | $25,000 |
| Suncoast Basset Rescue | Springhill, FL | Exempt function | $25,000 |
| Wolfhounds Legacy Corp | Cape Coral, FL | Exempt function | $25,000 |
| Clinic for the Rehab of Wildlife Inc (Crow) | Sanibel, FL | Exempt function | $20,000 |
| Coastal Boxer Rescue of Florida | W Melbourne, FL | Exempt function | $20,000 |
| Florida Youth Orchestra | Hollywood, FL | Exempt function | $20,000 |
| Golden Retriever Rescue of Swfl | Bonita Springs, FL | Exempt function | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater Miami | North Miami Beach, FL | Exempt function | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | Exempt function | $20,000 |
| Boxer Rescue Angels of Fl Inc | Cape Coral, FL | Exempt function | $15,000 |
| First Coast No More Homeless Pets | Jacksonville, FL | Exempt function | $15,000 |
| Guadalupe Center | Immokalee, FL | Exempt function | $15,000 |
| Helping Paws Animal Sanctuary Inc | Cape Coral, FL | Exempt function | $15,000 |
| Operation Catnip | Gainesville, FL | Exempt function | $15,000 |
| True & Faithful Pet Rescue | Venice, FL | Exempt function | $15,000 |
| Valerie's House | Fort Myers, FL | Exempt function | $15,000 |
| A Child Is Missing Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Exempt function | $10,000 |
| East Coast Rabbit Rescue | West Palm Beach, FL | Exempt function | $10,000 |
| Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary | Hartville, WY | Exempt function | $10,000 |
| Kritter Kare Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Exempt function | $10,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | Exempt function | $10,000 |
| Saving Grace & Her Furry Friends | Plantation, FL | Exempt function | $10,000 |
| Falcon Children's Home and Family Services Inc | Falcon, NC | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Literacy Council Gulf Coast | Bonita Springs, FL | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| South Florida Council of Boy Scouts | Miami Lakes, FL | Exempt function | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,470,000 | 45 |
| 2024 | $1,490,000 | 46 |
| 2023 | $1,460,000 | 45 |
| 2022 | $1,450,000 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641839349100114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0170260
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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