Since 1986, the M.B. & Edna Zale Foundation has focused its mission on supporting individuals and families as they build productive and meaningful lives.
There are now five generations of the Zale family, living and working across the United States. Family members come together every Spring and Fall to review grants that best serve the mission of the Foundation. Grants are made primarily in the communities where family members live, work, or have interests.
The Values of the M.B & Edna Zale Foundation - L’Dor V’Dor
1. Respect (Kavod)
We honor the time, knowledge, and commitment of our board, family, and philanthropic partners. With humility, we listen, learn, and build trust through collaboration.
2. Partnership (Areyvut)
We cultivate relationships grounded in mutual responsibility and shared purpose. We welcome diverse perspectives and support those working to improve the communities we serve.
3. Integrity (Derech Eretz)
We act with honesty, transparency, and consistency—aligning our decisions and actions with our values.
4. Commitment to Impact (Tikkun Olam)
We are guided by legacy to repair the world and to make a meaningful, sustainable impact. Our support includes training for lifetime employment, helping people seek financial independence, and meeting essential life needs.
Recent Grants & Financials
Board Members (2025)
Margie Plough, Director and Chair (FL)
Olivia Zale, Director and Vice Chair (IL)
Karen Seltzer, Director and Immediate Past Chair (NY)
Donald Zale, Director and Chair Emeritus (TX)
David Fields*, Secretary/Treasurer (TX)
Emily Hargrove*, President (TX)
Leah Benjamin, Director (MA)
Sheryl Fields Bogen, Director (TX)
Dana Gerard, Director (TX)
Ian Giesse, Director (AZ)
Gloria Landsberg, Director Emeritus (NY)
Jeffrey Landsberg, Director (TX)
Ryan Landsberg, Director (TX)
Julisse Levy, Director (FL)
Lydia Gerard Millhorn, Director (TX)
Ethan Rosenberg, Director (GA)
Melissa S. Payette, Director (NY)
Ruth Suzman, Director (NY)
David Zale, Director (NY)
Janet Zale, Director (TN)
*Ex-officio, non-voting Director.