The Blake and Linda Gall Family
The Blake and Linda Gall Family is a private foundation based in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, all of which went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
The Blake and Linda Gall Family at a glance
In short: The Blake and Linda Gall Family gave $29K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,470
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,053
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $574,948
- +10.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Blake and Linda Gall Family
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 131 Blackberry Lane, Boalsburg, PA 16827-1062
Phone: (814) 466-3488
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Blake and Linda Gall Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SC Food Bank ($6K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to organizations in Pennsylvania. Listed recipients include organizations in State College and, in one case, Exton.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Blake and Linda Gall Family open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 28 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $250 repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2019) to $32K (2022). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SC Food Bank State College, PA | Enrichment Programs | $6,000 |
| BPF State College, PA | Enrichment Programs | $5,000 |
| CC YMCA State College, PA | Enrichment Programs | $4,000 |
| CC YMCA Match the Match State College, PA | Enrichment Programs | $2,720 |
| Discovery Space State College, PA | Enrichment Programs | $2,500 |
| Cvim Madore Dental Clinic State College, PA | Enrichment Programs | $1,000 |
| Princeton Annual Giving State College, PA | Enrichment Programs | $1,000 |
| SC Area Meals on Wheels State College, PA | Enrichment Programs | $1,000 |
| Centre Safe State College, PA | Enrichment Programs | $500 |
| Park Forest Preschool State College, PA | Enrichment Programs | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $574,948 | $45,013 | $30,133 | $29,470 | 28 | $29,470 | $45,013 |
| 2024 | $519,376 | $111,375 | $26,754 | $25,850 | 26 | $25,850 | $111,375 |
| 2023 | $500,345 | $24,622 | $25,304 | $24,400 | 30 | $24,400 | $24,622 |
| 2022 | $463,625 | $36,778 | $32,599 | $31,750 | 19 | $31,750 | $36,778 |
| 2021 | $594,685 | $43,528 | $28,736 | $28,000 | 12 | $28,000 | $43,528 |
| 2020 | $538,362 | $18,832 | $26,524 | $25,800 | 12 | — | $18,832 |
| 2019 | $515,755 | $13,305 | $32,817 | $14,000 | 11 | — | $13,305 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is stated in the available information. The 2025 filing identifies “enrichment programs” as the purpose of its largest listed grants. Its recipients include organizations with varied missions: Centre Safe says it serves victims of dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and works to prevent these crimes; Housing Transitions says it provides shelter and support services to homeless individuals in Centre County; and Interfaith Human Services says it assists low-income families in Centre County through financial assistance, educational programs, and referrals.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in grief support (Tides Inc.), individual growth and quality of life for people of varied backgrounds and abilities (Strawberry Fields Inc.), youth mental health and well-being (Jana Marie Foundation), and performing arts (State Theatre Inc.). These are the recipients’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $29,470. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $6,000, with a median of $250. The largest grants included $6,000 to SC Food Bank, $5,000 to BPF, $4,000 to CC YMCA, $2,720 to CC YMCA Match the Match, and $2,500 to Discovery Space. Each was listed with the purpose “enrichment programs.” Other notable grants were $1,000 each to CVIM Madore Dental Clinic, Princeton Annual Giving, and SC Area Meals on Wheels.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Blake D. Gall as president, Linda J. Gall as treasurer, Lauren E. Bonsall as secretary, and Andrea C. Gall as vice president.
The Blake and Linda Gall Family is led by Blake D. Gall, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Blake D. Gall
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea C. Gall
Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren E. Bonsall
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda J. Gall
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Blake and Linda Gall Family
How much does The Blake and Linda Gall Family give each year?
The Blake and Linda Gall Family gave $29K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 26 grants.
What is The Blake and Linda Gall Family's typical grant size?
The Blake and Linda Gall Family's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $1,053, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Blake and Linda Gall Family that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Blake and Linda Gall Family give grants?
The Blake and Linda Gall Family gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were State College, PA (28 grants).
Does The Blake and Linda Gall Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Blake and Linda Gall Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Enrichment Programs" (28 grants).
Who are The Blake and Linda Gall Family's largest grantees?
The Blake and Linda Gall Family's largest 2025 grantees include SC Food Bank ($6,000), BPF ($5,000) and CC YMCA ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Blake and Linda Gall Family?
The Blake and Linda Gall Family reported $575K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $45K.
What does The Blake and Linda Gall Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is stated in the available information. The 2025 filing identifies “enrichment programs” as the purpose of its largest listed grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Blake and Linda Gall Family?
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 The Blake and Linda Gall Family's EIN?
The Blake and Linda Gall Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6904928. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Blake and Linda Gall Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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