Gaalema Family Foundation
Gaalema Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $1.
Gaalema Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gaalema Family Foundation gave $6K across 9 grants in 2023 (avg $611.111), top state California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,500
- +455.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $611
- +455.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- California (36% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Gaalema Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Paws & Hooves ($1K). Together the top 9 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gaalema Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 400% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $990 (2022) to $6K (2023). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paws & Hooves Monument, CO | Donation | $1,000 |
| Libertarian Futurist Society Mountain View, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Khan Academy Mountain View, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Pacific Science Center Seattle, WA | Donation | $500 |
| The Artist Boat Galveston, TX | Donation | $500 |
| Eastside Tennis Center Tops Kirkland, WA | Donation | $500 |
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | Donation | $500 |
| International Jugglers Association Kissimmee, FL | Donation | $250 |
| Purdue for Life Foundation West Lafayette, IN | Donation | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1 | $7,867 | $5,500 | 9 | $5,500 | $1 | $48 |
| 2022 | $7,866 | $1 | $2,234 | $990 | 9 | $990 | $1 | $387 |
| 2021 | $10,099 | $1 | $3,723 | $2,340 | 7 | $2,340 | $1 | $497 |
| 2020 | $13,821 | $2 | $1,756 | $1,100 | 7 | — | $2 | $745 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gaalema Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gaalema Family Foundation is led by Stephen Gaalema, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Stephen Gaalema
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erik Gaalema
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diann Gaalema
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Gaalema
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Gaalema
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Gaalema Family Foundation
How much does Gaalema Family Foundation give each year?
Gaalema Family Foundation gave $6K across 9 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $990 across 9 grants.
What is Gaalema Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gaalema Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $500, and its average grant was $611, across 9 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gaalema Family Foundation give grants?
Gaalema Family Foundation's top state is California, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (18%) and Texas (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mountain View, CA (2 grants).
Does Gaalema Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Gaalema Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (9 grants).
Who are Gaalema Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gaalema Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Paws & Hooves ($1,000), Libertarian Futurist Society ($1,000) and Khan Academy ($1,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Gaalema Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Gaalema Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gaalema Family Foundation's EIN?
Gaalema Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1423427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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