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How to Apply

Before sending a Letter of Inquiry to the M.B. & Edna Zale Foundation, do you meet the criteria explained in the Guidelines? If so,

DO. . .

  • Send a one-to-two page letter (email preferred) that:
  • Briefly describes the program or project, its objectives and expected measurable results. (See FAQs for additional guidance)
  • States the dollar amount requested.
  • Briefly describes the strengths the organization brings to the program.
  • Includes proof of 501(c)(3) status.

NOTE: LETTERS OF INQUIRY FOR THE FALL 2023 BOARD MEETING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (5 PM CST) — JUNE 16, 2023.

DON’T. . .

  • Send requests for grants to an individual.
  • Send requests for major support for the arts.
  • Send requests for individual scholarships.
  • Send lengthy bios of the people involved or a history of the organization.
  • Send more material than we request.

AND. . .

Please wait for us to contact you. Grant proposals are taken under consideration twice yearly. After reviewing your initial Letter of Inquiry, if the Foundation is interested, you may receive a request to submit additional details or supporting materials.

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The M.B. & Edna Zale Foundation is a private charitable foundation, not related to Zale Corporation. While M.B. Zale founded the company in 1924, the family and the Foundation have had no association with Zale Corporation since 1986.