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Gale Family Foundation

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 562676045  ·  Private foundation

Gale Family Foundation is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.7M in annual giving against $22.0M in assets. This page documents the 171 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Gale Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$22.0M
Total assets
171
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Gale Family Foundation funds

Gale Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, higher education, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationHigher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include families, indigenous, women girls.

familiesindigenouswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Gale Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Minneapolis Foundation--sgy Daf
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
Minneapolis, MN$303K2020
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
Milwaukee, WI$275K2022
Minneapolis Foundation--sgy Daf
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
Minneapolis, MN$273K2023
Fractured Atlas
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
New York City, NY$225K2023
Minneapolis Foundation--sgy Daf
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
Minneapolis, MN$175K2022
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
Milwaukee, WI$163K2023
Santa Fe Community Foundation
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
Santa Fe, NM$150K2022
Occidental College
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
Las Angeles, CA$150K2024
Santa Fe Prepartory School
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
Santa Fe, NM$145K2024
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
Milwaukee, WI$137K2020
Land Light Foundation
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
New York, NY$125K2022
Santa Fe International Literary Festival
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
Santa Fe, NM$125K2024
Fractured Atlas
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
New York City, NY$125K2024
University of Minnesota Foundation
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
Minneapolis, MN$118K2020
Greenwood School
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED
Plymouth, MN$118K2020

Gale Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.7M
2022$2.1M
2023$2.0M
2024$1.5M

How to apply for funding from Gale Family Foundation

Gale Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Gale Family Foundation

Does Gale Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Gale Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Gale Family Foundation fund?
Gale Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Minneapolis Foundation--sgy Daf, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation--sgy Daf. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Gale Family Foundation give in grants?
Gale Family Foundation reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.3M over 171 grants.
Where is Gale Family Foundation located?
Gale Family Foundation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 562676045.
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About this profile. This page is built from Gale Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Gale Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.