The John Gale Memorial Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 93-3211728 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$420K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$12,730
Total assets$12M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,730 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
73% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $140,125 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $65,125 |
| Future Urban Leaders | Brookfield, WI | General support | $60,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Stamford, CT | General support | $15,000 |
| Green America | Washington, DC | General support | $12,730 |
| Landmark Conservancy Inc | Menomonie, WI | General support | $12,730 |
| Mabel Tainter Literary Library & Educational Society Inc Dba Mabel Theater | Menomonie, WI | General support | $12,730 |
| Minnesota Public Radio American Public Media | St Paul, MN | General support | $12,730 |
| Minnesota State Fair Foundation | St Paul, MN | General support | $12,730 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | General support | $12,730 |
| Stepping Stones of Dunn County Inc | Menomonie, WI | General support | $12,730 |
| The Bridge to Hope | Menomonie, WI | General support | $12,730 |
| The Cornucopia Institute Inc | Viroqua, WI | General support | $12,730 |
| Twin Cities Public Television Inc | Saint Paul, MN | General support | $12,730 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc | Madison, WI | General support | $12,730 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $420,280 | 15 |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601129349100615
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-3211728
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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