Grants paid in 2025
45 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May Center for LearningSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $250K |
| Santa Fe International Literary FestivalSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $125K |
| Lensic Performing Arts CenterSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $118K |
| Land Light FoundationNew York, NY | General unrestricted | $100K |
| Occidental CollegeLas Angeles, CA | General unrestricted | $100K |
| Santa Fe Community FoundationSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $100K |
| Site Santa FeSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $100K |
| Santa Fe Preparatory SchoolSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $75K |
| Radius BooksSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $55K |
| Blake SchoolHopkins, MN | General unrestricted | $50K |
| Institute of American Indian Arts (iaia)Santa Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $50K |
| Minneapolis Institute of ArtsMinneapolis, MN | General unrestricted | $50K |
| The Georgia O'Keeffe MuseumSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $50K |
| Ndi New MexicoSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $30K |
| Project Perfect WorldKaysville, UT | General unrestricted | $30K |
| Afghan Scout Relief FundRanchos de Taos, NM | General unrestricted | $28K |
| Museum of New Mexico FoundationSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $26K |
| Barry Lopez Foundation for Art and EnvironmentSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $25K |
| Growing Up New MexicoSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $25K |
| National Gallery of ArtWashington, DC | General unrestricted | $25K |
| Wright-Ingraham InstituteBrooklyn, NY | General unrestricted | $25K |
| Communities in Schools - New MexicoSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $20K |
| Planned Parenthood of Rocky MountainsDenver, CO | General unrestricted | $20K |
| Cancer Foundation of New MexicoSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $19K |
| Dia Center for the Arts IncNew York, NY | General unrestricted | $15K |
| National Ghost Ranch FoundationAbiquiu, NM | General unrestricted | $15K |
| Think New MexicoSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $15K |
| Fountain Valley SchoolFountain Valley, CA | General unrestricted | $10K |
| Friendship ClubSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $10K |
| Global Santa FeSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $10K |
| Kanw Public Radio (albuquerque Public Schools Foundation)Santa Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $10K |
| New Mexico School for the Arts - Art InstituteSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $10K |
| Owamniyomni OkhodayapiMinneapolis, MN | General unrestricted | $10K |
| St Elizabeth's ShelterSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $10K |
| The Food DepotSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $10K |
| University of New Mexico FoundationAlbuquerque, NM | General unrestricted | $10K |
| Wheelwright MuseumSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $10K |
| Santa Fe Children's MuseumSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Girls Inc of Santa FeSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Santa Fe Botanical GardenSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The American General MediaBakersfield, CA | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Witter Bynner Foundation for PoetrySanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Santa Fe Chamber Music FestivalSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $3,600 |
| International Folk Art MarketSanta Fe, NM | General unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Shiva Irons SocietySand City, CA | General unrestricted | $2,500 |
By state: New Mexico 32 · New York 3 · California 4 · Minnesota 3 · Utah 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Gale Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, administered in care of Thomas D Wright Jr, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Gale Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Gale Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.7M across 45 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Gale Family Foundation give?
New Mexico (32 grants), New York (3 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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