M.B. and Edna Zale Foundation

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. The mission of the M.B. & Edna Zale Foundation is to support individuals and families as they build productive and meaningful lives. ****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. ****We value:**** 1. The legacy of M.B. & Edna 2. The power of community 3. The diversity and passion of our family members 4. The creativity and dedication of our nonprofit partners 5. Jewish identity, heritage, and Tikkun Olam.