The Gallagher Foundation
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
—
Annual Giving
$571K
-0.0% YoY
Grant Count
44
-15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+18.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
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 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.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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