How to apply
No specified format Contact: Richard Fisher, 922 Bent Creek, Richmond, Tx, 2813421932 Deadlines: None Restrictions: None
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 19 of 26 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Shalem FoundationNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $350K |
| Ariel University FoundationAriel Israel, NY | Unrestricted | $250K |
| Central Fund of IsraelCedarhurst, NY | Unrestricted | $150K |
| Lamar University FoundationBeaumont, TX | Scholarships | $150K |
| Institute on Religion & PublicNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $100K |
| Foundation for Cultural ReviewNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $100K |
| Friends of the IdfHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $75K |
| Lamar Institute of Tech FoundBeaumont, TX | Scholarships | $75K |
| Cato InstituteWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $75K |
| Brothers for LifeHouston, TX | Unrestricted | $75K |
| Federalist SocietyWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $75K |
| CommentaryNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $75K |
| Manhattan InstituteNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $50K |
| American Friends of Leket IsraelTeaneck, NJ | Unrestricted | $50K |
| Tikvah FundNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $45K |
| The New CriterionNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $25K |
| Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Sleep in Heavenly PeaceKimberly, ID | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Hatikva Educational FoundSugar Land, TX | Unrestricted | $10K |
By state: New York 9 · Texas 5 · District of Columbia 2 · New Jersey 1 · Michigan 1 · Idaho 1
About this foundation
Gale Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Richmond, Texas, tax-exempt since 1982. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Gale Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specified format Deadlines: None.
How much does Gale Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.8M across 26 grants, a median of $50K.
Where does Gale Foundation give?
New York (9 grants), Texas (5 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Richmond that accept applications
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The George Foundationsince 1950 | Richmond, TX | $19M1 grants · 2024 | $19M | Yes | $304M |
| Henderson-Wessendorff Foundationsince 1958 | Richmond, TX | $14M119 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $294M |
| Douglass Foundationsince 1982 | Richmond, TX | $789K5 grants · 2024 | $74K | Yes | $10M |
| Wingate-Lindsey Charitable Trsince 2014 | Richmond, TX | $401K12 grants · 2025 | $28K | Yes | $7.1M |
| Bert F Winston Sr Foundationsince 2001 | Richmond, TX | $262K13 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $4.5M |