The Gallagher Foundation
The Gallagher Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. It supports young leaders from Mexico and South Africa through undergraduate scholarships, leadership development, mentorship, and a community of scholars and alumni.
The Gallagher Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gallagher Foundation gave $571K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $13K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $570,514
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,966
- +18.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,616
- Total assets
- $7,874,884
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Gallagher Foundation
- 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. Scholarship candidates can apply through the foundation’s Mexico or South Africa program.
- Review Cycle
- The 2027 South Africa application cycle closes July 31, 2026. The Mexico application cycle opens December 1, 2026, and closes February 22, 2027, at 10:00 a.m.
- Deadline
- The 2027 South Africa application cycle closes July 31, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5115 Excelsior Blvd 340, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: (612) 669-3510
Website: https://gallagherfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gallagher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
296 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 296 grants of 296 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s scholarship programs serve citizens of Mexico attending Tecnológico de Monterrey’s Monterrey campus and citizens of South Africa attending the University of Cape Town.
How The Gallagher Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 208% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $571K (2024) to $681K (2021). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $571K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 44 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $570,514 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,874,884 | $909,019 | $1,068,770 | $570,514 | 44 | $1,039,151 | $330,040 | $499,126 |
| 2023 | $8,034,635 | $936,132 | $1,242,349 | $570,676 | 52 | $1,221,931 | $367,214 | $453,266 |
| 2022 | $8,340,852 | $1,000,681 | $1,145,763 | $680,602 | 66 | $1,092,381 | $402,228 | $469,312 |
| 2021 | $8,485,934 | $1,335,813 | $1,029,245 | $681,472 | 65 | $1,011,634 | $766,612 | $515,170 |
| 2020 | $8,179,366 | $621,641 | $945,096 | $614,246 | 69 | — | $225,279 | $438,669 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gallagher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $499K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is: “Young educated leaders will bring peace and prosperity to the world.” Its focus is full undergraduate scholarships and wraparound support for scholars, including tuition, accommodation, meals, books and supplies, a laptop, personal-expense allowance, and travel stipend. Support also includes academic check-ins, mentorship, leadership development, mental health resources, and connection with a global community.
The foundation also facilitates the Global Leadership Summit, a conference for graduated scholars and staff that provides leadership development and opportunities to connect. The next summit is planned for 2028.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $570,514. Grants ranged from $1,823 to $17,941, with a median of $12,616. The 12 largest listed grants were each $17,941 and designated for college scholarship costs, including education, room and board, and travel expenses. Recipients included two individual recipients, Bella Elisabet Perales Melendez Y A, and an individual recipient
Scholarship applications are made through the foundation’s programs for Mexico and South Africa. Candidates must be citizens of the relevant country, entering their first year of undergraduate study at the specified university, demonstrate leadership potential and ethical values, and have financial need. Applications require four short essays and supporting documents, including a reference letter, academic results, and proof of income. The foundation says scholarship recipients may not receive other scholarships except merit-based awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Megan G. Prindiville as president; Gerald P. Gallagher as board chair; Ann Diemer as secretary; and Ellen M. Gallagher, Brad Diemer, Krista Gallagher, and Matt Prindiville as directors.
The Gallagher Foundation is led by Megan G. Prindiville, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Megan G. Prindiville
President
President & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $118K (2024)
Gerald P. Gallagher
Board Chair
Chair, Treasurer & Director → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen M. Gallagher
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Diemer
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krista Gallagher
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Prindiville
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Diemer
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/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 $118K, to Megan G Prindiville (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Gallagher Foundation
How much does The Gallagher Foundation give each year?
The Gallagher Foundation gave $571K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $571K across 52 grants.
What is The Gallagher Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gallagher Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,616, and its average grant was $12,966, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The Gallagher Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on The Gallagher Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Gallagher Foundation?
The Gallagher Foundation reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $499K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gallagher Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is: “Young educated leaders will bring peace and prosperity to the world.” Its focus is full undergraduate scholarships and wraparound support for scholars, including tuition, accommodation, meals, books and supplies, a laptop, personal-expense allowance, and travel stipend. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gallagher 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 ↑
Where does The Gallagher Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s scholarship programs serve citizens of Mexico attending Tecnológico de Monterrey’s Monterrey campus and citizens of South Africa attending the University of Cape Town.
What is The Gallagher Foundation's EIN?
The Gallagher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2019884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gallagher 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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