Gale Force Education
To foster opportunities for students, educators and the public to explore a future powered by renewable energy through materials development, training and student-centered events.
Gale Force Education at a glance
In short: Gale Force Education reported $9K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $8,639 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +254.2% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $53,122
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,254,606
- +16.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $297
- +133.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,483,044
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Gale Force Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $9K (2024). In 2024 it reported $9K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Repowering Schools Harrisonburg, VA | Funds from Edpr | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,122 | $1,254,606 | $1,483,044 | $8,639 | Total only | $297 |
| 2023 | $266,031 | $1,075,671 | $1,225,767 | $2,439 | Total only | $127 |
| 2022 | $391,405 | $806,125 | $568,873 | $7,000 | 1 | $15 |
| 2021 | $162,935 | $483,552 | $407,338 | — | — | $3 |
| 2020 | $46,357 | $201,581 | $163,315 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Gale Force Education
Based on IRS filings
Gale Force Education is a public charity focused on Education, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $53K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $9K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $297.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gale Force Education is led by Michael Arquin, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Arquin
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $86K (2024)
Jake Hopkins
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Renz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bevan Augustine
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Ferguson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Alls
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Remy Pangle
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik Kirton
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Mears
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Munoz Andrade
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $86K, to Michael Arquin (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Gale Force Education
How much does Gale Force Education give each year?
Gale Force Education reported $9K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $2K in grants paid.
How large is Gale Force Education?
Gale Force Education reported $53K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Gale Force Education?
Gale Force Education is a public charity focused on Education, based in St. Paul, MN. It holds $53K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Gale Force Education operate?
Gale Force Education has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Gale Force Education's EIN?
Gale Force Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3850123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Gale Force Education funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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