Ganahl Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ganahl Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $357,006 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $133,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$357,006
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$133,000
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $342,509 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $194,509 | 17 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $342,509 | 16 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $357,006 | 16 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
Ganahl Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ganahl Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $290,006 |
| Arizona | 2 | $50,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Military Academy | General & Unrestricted | $133,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | Mother Pia, Raymond Alcaide, and Nathan Pham scholarship fund | $37,006 |
| Lincoln Media Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Lincoln Institute | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Global Operations and Development | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | Dean's Fund for Excellence & Innovation in the College of Forestry | $10,000 |
| The Richard Nixon Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Charity on Wheels Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Childhelp Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Casa Youth Shelter | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ali Ganahl
- Barbara Ganahl
- Lisa Ganahl
- Mark Ganahl
- Pete Ganahl
- Peter J Ganahl
Questions people ask
Does Ganahl Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ganahl Family Foundation give?
$357,006 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ganahl Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ali Ganahl (Dir), Barbara Ganahl (VP), Lisa Ganahl (Dir) and Mark Ganahl (Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ganahl Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, veterans and housing and homelessness.