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.
Key facts about The Gallagher Foundation
In short: The Gallagher Foundation gave $571K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $13K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 41-2019884
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $570,514
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- Average grant
- $12,966
- Median grant
- $12,616
- 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 ↓
- Deadline
- The 2027 South Africa application cycle closes July 31, 2026.
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$571K
-0.0% YoY
Grant Count
44
-15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+18.1% YoY
How The Gallagher Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
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 Ana Paola Almeida Perez, Andres Carrizales Rodriguez, Bella Elisabet Perales Melendez Y A, and Hector Alejandro Alvarado Sandoval.
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.
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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.
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.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ana Paola Almeida Perez ($18K). Together the top 10 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
296 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 296 grants of 296 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ana Paola Almeida Perez | College scholarship - cost of education; room & board/travel exp | $17,941 |
| Andres Carrizales Rodriguez | College scholarship - cost of education; room & board/travel exp | $17,941 |
| Bella Elisabet Perales Melendez Y a | College scholarship - cost of education; room & board/travel exp | $17,941 |
| Hector Alejandro Alvarado Sandoval | College scholarship - cost of education; room & board/travel exp | $17,941 |
| Manuel Andre Gracia Meza | College scholarship - cost of education; room & board/travel exp | $17,941 |
| Alejandro Gonzalez Escamilla | College scholarship - cost of education; room & board/travel exp | $17,941 |
| Diego Edson Ronaldo Padilla Romero | College scholarship - cost of education; room & board/travel exp | $17,941 |
| Dulce Johana Rios Alba | College scholarship - cost of education; room & board/travel exp | $17,941 |
| Luis Eduardo Gonzalez Perez | College scholarship - cost of education; room & board/travel exp | $17,941 |
| Karla Itzel Salazar Cervantes | College scholarship - cost of education; room & board/travel exp | $17,941 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $570,514 | 44 |
| 2023 | $570,676 | 52 |
| 2022 | $680,602 | 66 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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).
Contact
Mailing address: 5115 Excelsior Blvd 340, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: (612) 669-3510
Website: https://gallagherfoundation.org
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 filing. 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 filing.
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 filing were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Gallagher Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gallagher Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ana Paola Almeida Perez ($17,941), Andres Carrizales Rodriguez ($17,941) and Bella Elisabet Perales Melendez Y a ($17,941), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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