Gale Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gale Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$34.1 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
31% 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 | $2.0 million | 43 | $39.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 42 | $32.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 45 | $34.1 million |
How to apply
Gale 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 Gale Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 32 | $1.2 million |
| New York | 3 | $140,000 |
| California | 4 | $117,500 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $110,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May Center for Learning | General unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Santa Fe International Literary Festival | General unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Lensic Performing Arts Center | General unrestricted | $117,500 |
| Land Light Foundation | General unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Occidental College | General unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Santa Fe Community Foundation | General unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Site Santa Fe | General unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Santa Fe Preparatory School | General unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Radius Books | General unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Blake School | General unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Institute of American Indian Arts (Iaia) | General unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | General unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum | General unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Ndi New Mexico | General unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Project Perfect World | General unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Afghan Scout Relief Fund | General unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Museum of New Mexico Foundation | General unrestricted | $25,600 |
| Barry Lopez Foundation for Art and Environment | General unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Growing Up New Mexico | General unrestricted | $25,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | General unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wright-Ingraham Institute | General unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Communities in Schools - New Mexico | General unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Rocky Mountains | General unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of New Mexico | General unrestricted | $18,500 |
| Dia Center for the Arts Inc | General unrestricted | $15,000 |
| National Ghost Ranch Foundation | General unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Think New Mexico | General unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Fountain Valley School | General unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friendship Club | General unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Global Santa Fe | General unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kanw Public Radio (Albuquerque Public Schools Foundation) | General unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Mexico School for the Arts - Art Institute | General unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Owamniyomni Okhodayapi | General unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Elizabeth's Shelter | General unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Food Depot | General unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation | General unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wheelwright Museum | General unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Santa Fe Children's Museum | General unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Girls Inc of Santa Fe | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Santa Fe Botanical Garden | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ed Gale
- Maria Gale
- Samuel Gale
Questions people ask
Does Gale Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gale Family Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Gale Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ed Gale (President/Director), Maria Gale (Director) and Samuel Gale (Treasurer/Director).
What does Gale Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.