George and Audrey Gaukler Family Foundation
Historical FunderIdaho City, Idaho · EIN 46-4340990 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GEOFF GAUKLER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 12, Idaho City ID 83631 |
| Phone | 9528353800 |
| Form and materials | NO APPLICATION PROCESS FORMERLY DEFINED |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND RELIGIOUS INTEREST OF THE GAUKLER FAMILY PRIMARILY IN NORTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Idaho.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City Park District | Valley City, ND | General Charitable | $300,000 |
| Bridges Art Council | Valley City, ND | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Valley City Bares County Library | Valley City, ND | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sheynne Valley Friends of Animals | Valley City, ND | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sheyenne Valley Community Foundatio | Valley City, ND | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Barnes County Historical Society | Valley City, ND | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| Village Family Service Center | Fargo, ND | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| United Nations Childrens Fund | New York, NY | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General Charitable | $500 |
| Open Door Center | Valley City, ND | General Charitable | $50 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($1,150). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $339,700 | 13 |
| 2023 | $116,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349100637
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4340990
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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