The Gale Foundation
Invitation OnlyCleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-1812999 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$9.1M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$488,743
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,223 and $2,550,235.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freer Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Funding for the Freer Founation with in-kind stock distribution at cost | $2,550,235 |
| MB Gale Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Funding for the MBGale Foundation with in-kind stock distribution at cost | $2,550,235 |
| OurBlueSeas Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Funding for OurBlueSeas Foundation with in-kind stock distribution at cost | $2,550,235 |
| Freer Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Funding for the Freer Foundation with cash | $488,743 |
| MB Gale Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Funding for the MBGale Foundation with cash | $488,743 |
| OurBlueSeas Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Funding for OurBlueSeas Foundation with cash | $488,742 |
| OurBlueSeas Foundation | Cleveland, OH | One-third IRS refund | $1,223 |
| Freer Foundation | Cleveland, OH | One-third IRS refund | $1,222 |
| MBGale Foundation | Cleveland, OH | One-third IRS refund | $1,222 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,120,600 | 9 |
| 2024 | $609,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $497,136 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631229349100323
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1812999
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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