The Gallagher Foundation

ST LOUIS PARK, MN EIN: 41-2019884 Website

The Gallagher Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization established in 2001 and based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The foundation operates as a corporate foundation focused on supporting young leaders in developing countries through educational scholarships and leadership development initiatives. The organization maintains a small staff and operates with a mission centered on global impact and community building.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$571K

-0.0% YoY

Grant Count

-15.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+18.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Primary funding areas include:

College Scholarships — Scholarships for young leaders in developing countries
Leadership Development — Programs to develop leadership skills in scholars, including the Global Leadership Summit, a conference that provides leadership development opportunities and international city exploration for Gallagher graduated scholars and staff
Global Network Building — Creating and maintaining a community of scholars for lasting impact

Grantmaking

Based on the most recent available data, the foundation awarded approximately $570,000 to $680,000 in grants. Historical grant data indicates typical award ranges of $464 to $22,006, with an average grant size of approximately $38. The foundation has awarded multiple grants annually, with 52 grants awarded in 2024 and 18,731 total grants in the previous year.

Grant Range

of approximately $38. The foundation has awarded multiple grants annually, with 52 grants awarded in 2024 and 18,731 total grants in the previous year.

Average Grant

of approximately $38. The foundation has awarded multiple grants annually, with 52 grants awarded in 2024 and 18,731 total grants in the previous year.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Gallagher Foundation funds initiatives in various international locations, including:

Bebek, Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Rodenbosch, South Africa

The foundation maintains a presence in Mexico and South Africa in addition to its headquarters in the United States.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $8,034,635 (as of 2023)

Annual Revenue: $936,132 (2023)

Total Expenses: $1,242,349 (2023)

Total Giving: $570,676 to $680,600 (depending on fiscal year)

Expense Ratio: 132.7% of total revenue spent on programs

The foundation reported zero liabilities as of 2023. Assets increased 2.6% from the previous year.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

244 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ana Paola Almeida Perez ($17,941), Andres Carrizales Rodriguez ($17,941), Bella Elisabet Perales Melendez Y a ($17,941).

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
ALEANY LIZETH PEREZ CHAVEZ	COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP - COST OF EDUCATION; ROOM & BOARD/TRAVEL EXP	$10,691
FATIMA ORTIZ SANCHEZ	COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP - COST OF EDUCATION; ROOM & BOARD/TRAVEL EXP	$10,691
GALILEA JIMENEZ SERRANO	COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP - COST OF EDUCATION; ROOM & BOARD/TRAVEL EXP	$10,691
JESUS RICARDO GUERRERO SILVESTRE	COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP - COST OF EDUCATION; ROOM & BOARD/TRAVEL EXP	$10,691
JULISA FERNANDEZ SANCHEZ	COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP - COST OF EDUCATION; ROOM & BOARD/TRAVEL EXP	$10,691

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Megan G. Prindiville — President (full-time, compensation of $117,726)

Gerald P. Gallagher — Board Chair

Ann Diemer — Secretary

Ellen M. Gallagher — Director

Additional board members and directors serve with minimal hours and no compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MEGAN G PRINDIVILLE	PRESIDENT	40	$118,104
GERALD P GALLAGHER	BOARD CHAIR	0.25	—
ANN DIEMER	SECRETARY	0.25	—
ELLEN M GALLAGHER	DIRECTOR	0.25	—
BRAD DIEMER	DIRECTOR	0.25	—
KRISTA GALLAGHER	DIRECTOR	0.25	—
MATT PRINDIVILLE	DIRECTOR	0.25	—

Contact Information

Website: www.gallagherfoundation.org

Phone: 612-669-3510

Address: 5115 Excelsior Blvd # 340, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Gallagher Foundation fund?

The Gallagher Foundation believes that young educated leaders will bring peace and prosperity to the world. The foundation supports the visions of young leaders to positively impact their developing countries through college scholarships and membership with a community of scholars and alumni who share the same commitments. Primary funding areas include: • **College Scholarships** — Scholarships for young leaders in developing countries • **Leadership Development** — Programs to develop leadersh…

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Where does The Gallagher Foundation make grants?

The Gallagher Foundation funds initiatives in various international locations, including: • Bebek, Istanbul • Istanbul, Turkey • Nuevo Leon, Mexico • Rodenbosch, South Africa The foundation maintains a presence in Mexico and South Africa in addition to its headquarters in the United States.