Germanic-American Institute
The mission of the gai is to connect people to a broader world through german language and culture education. The gai is the largest german language school in North America, offering classes and programs for children and adults of all ages. Additionally, the gai produces year-round cultural programs.
Germanic-American Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,073,466
- +53.7% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $2,195,120
- +4.3% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $11,030
- +46.1% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $1,631,758
- -12.8% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Germanic-American Institute 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $26K (2021). In 2024 it reported $2K 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Church Minneapolis, MN | Remodel/Safety | $6,273 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,073,466 | $2,195,120 | $1,631,758 | — | — | $11,030 |
| 2025 | $1,348,744 | $2,105,622 | $1,872,311 | — | — | $7,549 |
| 2024 | $1,060,385 | $1,704,720 | $1,736,699 | $2,037 | Total only | $2,165 |
| 2023 | $1,010,733 | $1,529,014 | $1,532,695 | $21,912 | Total only | $8,390 |
| 2022 | $1,003,743 | $1,467,088 | $1,513,302 | $6,273 | 1 | $1,854 |
| 2021 | $1,066,220 | $1,427,770 | $1,265,022 | $25,813 | 1 | $1,965 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Germanic-American Institute
Based on IRS filings
Germanic-American Institute is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Germanic-American Institute is led by Aaron Verdell Call, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Aaron Verdell Call
Chair
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeana Anderson
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
$55K (2021) → $82K (2026)
Jasmin Quiggle
Vice Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Brand
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Groebner
Board Member
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philipp Burchartz
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christophe Le
Secretary
On filings since 2025
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Morker
Board Member
On filings since 2025
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Schreiber
Board Member
On filings since 2025
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norbert Kreuzer
Board Member
On filings since 2025
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Barclay
Board Member
On filings since 2025
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Carla Passon (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Carrie Hess (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Danika Hoffmann (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Gary Shipp (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Miles Eakins (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Matthias Hinrichs (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Laurence Reszetar (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Bentrup (2021–2023) — Former Treasurer
- Former: Phillipp Buchartz (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea Bork (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dustin Massie (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ines Davis (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Jones (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Gerdes (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Doubet (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $82K, to Jeana Anderson (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Germanic-American Institute
How large is Germanic-American Institute?
Germanic-American Institute reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Germanic-American Institute?
Germanic-American Institute is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in St. Paul, MN. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Germanic-American Institute operate?
Germanic-American Institute has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Germanic-American Institute's EIN?
Germanic-American Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6025383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
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