Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 1995, with $449,973 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1111 Superior Ave Ste 700, Cleveland, OH, 44114 EIN 34-1813012 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2023)
$450K
▼ 17.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$637K
Net assets
$4.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating90 mo reserves · -42% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation: 90 mo reserves · -42% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1111 Superior Ave Ste 700, Cleveland, OH, 44114
- City
- Cleveland
- State
- Ohio
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $169K (FY2013) to $450K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.8M
Operating margin
-41.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $449,973▼17.9% | $637,424▲12.4% | $4,759,274▼3.8% | $4,759,274▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $548,323▲1.4% | $567,137▲8.4% | $4,946,594▼0.4% | $4,946,594▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $541,000▲43.8% | $523,183▼8.3% | $4,966,657▲0.5% | $4,966,657▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $376,204▲194% | $570,577▲9.7% | $4,943,591▼3.7% | $4,943,591▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $127,881▼43.0% | $520,351▲1.5% | $5,135,995▼7.1% | $5,135,995▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $224,224▼22.5% | $512,465▲10.3% | $5,526,815▼5.0% | $5,526,815▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $289,417▲72.5% | $464,443▲3.3% | $5,815,202▼2.9% | $5,815,202▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $167,754▼39.5% | $449,628▼2.5% | $5,989,519▼4.5% | $5,989,519▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $277,198▼3.0% | $461,110▲6.8% | $6,272,741▼2.9% | $6,272,741▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $285,785▲68.9% | $431,704▲19.1% | $6,463,195▼2.2% | $6,463,195▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $169,195 | $362,522▲32.5% | $6,609,728▼2.8% | $6,630,088▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $273,703 | $6,803,055 | $6,803,806 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1813012, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation's EIN?
- Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1813012.
- How much revenue does Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation report?
- Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation reported $449,973 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Foundation (EIN 34-1813012) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.