MB AND EDNA ZALE FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$1.5M+3% YoY
Grants
143
Median Grant
$5K
Organizations Funded
99
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The mission of the M.B. & Edna Zale Foundation is to support individuals and families as they build productive and meaningful lives. Primary areas of interest include programs that serve the poor and disenfranchised, especially those that strengthen families, develop children, address the senior population, train people in job skills, and provide health services.
Focus Areas
Funded Initiatives
Current funding priorities: Social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth for all stages of life; Food choice and dignity for those suffering from hunger; Programs that promote personal self sufficiency; Innovative approaches to solving social problems; Programs that can be replicated or scaled for larger impact
How to Apply
Applications submitted through online grant management portal. Not taking open applications for 2025; Spring 2026 applications expected Fall 2025. Before applying: check if open and verify criteria in Grant Guidelines.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$1.5M
Grants
143
Median
$5K
States
21
$1.4M
Grants
146
Median
$3K
States
17
$1.4M
Grants
103
Median
$5K
States
17
Grant Size Distribution
$5K
Typical Grant (Median)
$100
Smallest
$1K
25th Pctile
$14K
75th Pctile
$200K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $1K and $14K.
Largest Recent Grants
$200K
2024
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF GREATER DALLAS
TX · SOCIAL SERVICES
$54K
2024
HARLEM EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FUND INC
NY · EDUCATION & WORKFORCE
$50K
2024
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
FL · JEWISH CULTURE & CONTINUITY
$45K
2024
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF GREATER DALLAS
TX · HUNGER RELIEF
$36K
2024
FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH INC
NY · HEALTH CARE
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.