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Gale Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Thomas D Wright Jr. It holds total assets of $16.6M. Annual income is reported at $595K. Total assets have grown from $44K in 2011 to $21.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Cash contributions to public charities. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota, New Mexico and Wisconsin. According to available records, Gale Family Foundation has made 223 grants totaling $9.9M, with a median grant of $23K. The foundation has distributed between $1.7M and $4.1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.1M distributed across 90 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $308K, with an average award of $44K. The foundation has supported 83 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Mexico, Minnesota, Wisconsin, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$42K
Largest Grant
$303K
Based on 41 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Cash contributions to public charities.
Expenses: $1.7M
Cash contributions to public charities. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 223 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NM, MN, WI.
Gale Family Foundation has distributed a total of $9.9M across 223 grants. The median grant size is $23K, with an average of $44K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $308K.
Gale Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gale Family Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Gale | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Samuel Gale | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Patrick Gale | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Maria Gale | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Gale | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.2M
Total Assets
$21.2M
Fair Market Value
$39.5M
Net Worth
$21.2M
Grants Paid
$2M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.3M
Distribution Amount
$1.8M
Total: $20.5M
Total Grants
223
Total Giving
$9.9M
Average Grant
$44K
Median Grant
$23K
Unique Recipients
83
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Light FoundationGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Fostering SuccessGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Naples, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Minneapolis Foundation--Sgy DafGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Minneapolis, MN | $273K | 2023 |
| Fractured AtlasGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | New York City, NY | $225K | 2023 |
| Greater Milwaukee FoundationGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Milwaukee, WI | $163K | 2023 |
| Women Make MoviesGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Community FoundationGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Santa Fe, NM | $100K | 2023 |
| Lensic Performing Arts CenterGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Santa Fe, NM | $76K | 2023 |
| Future Urban LeadersGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Brookfield, WI | $75K | 2023 |
| Museum Of New Mexico FoundationGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Santa Fe, NM | $70K | 2023 |
| Minneapolis Institute Of ArtsGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Minnesota State Fair FoundationGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Falcon Heights, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Growing Up New MexicoGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Santa Fe, NM | $50K | 2023 |
| TptGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | St Paul, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Stepping Stones Of Dunn CountyGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Menomonie, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Public RadioGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | St Paul, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Site Santa FeGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Santa Fe, NM | $50K | 2023 |
| AmericaresGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Stamford, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Institute Of American Indian Arts (Iaia)GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Santa Fe, NM | $40K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Prepartory SchoolGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Santa Fe, NM | $35K | 2023 |
| May Center For LearningGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Santa Fe, NM | $30K | 2023 |
| Occidental CollegeGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Las Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| National Dance Institute New MexicoGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Albuquerque, NM | $25K | 2023 |
| Association For Independent School LibrariansGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Landmark ConservancyGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Menomonie, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Prairie EnthusiastsGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Viroqua, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Wright-Ingraham InstituteGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools - New MexicoGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Santa Fe, NM | $20K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Rocky MountainsGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Denver, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Gerard'S HouseGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Santa Fe, NM | $15K | 2023 |
| The Cancer Foundation For New MexicoGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Santa Fe, NM | $15K | 2023 |
| Think New MexicoGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Santa Fe, NM | $15K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Arts InstituteGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Santa Fe, NM | $10K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Food BankGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Yellowhammer FundGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Birmingham, AL | $10K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles CompostGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| NrdcGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of New MexicoGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Santa Fe, NM | $8K | 2023 |
| Oxfam AmericaGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Feed My PeopleGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Eau Claire, MN | $8K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $8K | 2023 |
| Signature 4 SoldiersGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | St Petersburg, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| New Mexico Arts FoundationGENERAL UNRESTRICTED | Santa Fe, NM | $3K | 2023 |