Gage Family Foundation
Gage Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In filing year 2025, it reported 12 grants totaling $77,596, primarily to organizations in Minnesota, including Greater Twin Cities United Way, Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, Hospitality House Youth Development, and Minnesota SNAP.
Key facts about Gage Family Foundation
In short: Gage Family Foundation gave $78K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 20-4900172
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,596
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $6,466
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $798,026
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$798K
+31.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$78K
-18.5% YoY
Grant Count
12
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-18.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gage Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Gage Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 220% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support and annual campaign or support gifts. The supported organizations describe a range of missions: Greater Twin Cities United Way says it responds to community needs in the Greater Twin Cities region; Hospitality House Youth Development describes Christian outreach supporting the spiritual, intellectual, and physical development of inner-city youth and their families; and InnerCity Tennis Foundation says it uses tennis to develop young people through coaching, mentoring, and life-skills development. Women’s Foundation of Minnesota describes its work as investing in ending systemic inequities and advancing gender and racial justice. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $77,596. Grant amounts ranged from $186 to $24,573, with a median of $3,750. Major grants included $24,573 to Greater Twin Cities United Way, $17,267 to Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, $10,096 to Hospitality House Youth Development, $9,814 to Minnesota SNAP, and $5,000 each to InnerCity Tennis Foundation and Women’s Foundation of Minnesota.
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 2% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2025) to $379K (2019). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $78K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Twin Cities United Way ($25K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 82 (99%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Twin Cities United Way Minneapolis, MN | 2024 Annual Campaign | $24,573 |
| Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church Minneapolis, MN | 2024 Annual Support | $17,267 |
| Hospitality House Youth Development Minneapolis, MN | General Operations (Annual Gift) | $10,096 |
| Minnesota Snap Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $9,814 |
| Innercity Tennis Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Operations (Annual Gift) | $5,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Pacer Center Bloomington, MN | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Phi Delta Theta Foundation Oxford, OH | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support for the Carlson School of Management | $1,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way Minneapolis, MN | 2024 Annual Campaign | $427 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $798,026 | $158,443 | $78,853 | $77,596 | 12 |
| 2024 | $609,031 | $150,082 | $114,168 | $95,197 | 12 |
| 2023 | $514,773 | $64,205 | $119,280 | $117,534 | 14 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $798,026 | $609,031 | $514,773 |
| Revenue | $158,443 | $150,082 | $64,205 |
| Expenses | $78,853 | $114,168 | $119,280 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $77,621 | $113,148 | $118,509 |
| Net Investment Income | $16,595 | $15,115 | $13,733 |
| Distributable Amount | $35,279 | $26,480 | $26,389 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara C. Gage as trustee and president, Christine C. Gage as trustee, and C. David Nelson as trustee and secretary.
Gage Family Foundation is led by Barbara C. Gage, Trustee & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara C. Gage
Trustee & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. David Nelson
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine C. Gage
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edwin C. Gage (2019–2020) — Trustee & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 701 Carlson Pkwy Ste 1250, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone: (952) 404-5636
Frequently asked questions about Gage Family Foundation
How much does Gage Family Foundation give each year?
Gage Family Foundation gave $78K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 12 grants.
What is Gage Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gage Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $6,466, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gage Family Foundation give grants?
Gage Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (10 grants).
Does Gage Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Gage Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gage Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gage Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Greater Twin Cities United Way ($25,000 across 2 grants), Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church ($17,500 across 2 grants) and Hospitality House Youth Development ($10,096), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gage Family Foundation?
Gage Family Foundation reported $798K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gage Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support and annual campaign or support gifts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gage Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gage Family Foundation's EIN?
Gage Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4900172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Gage Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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