Gage Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-4900172

Foundation Overview

Based in Minnetonka, MN, Gage Family Foundation has awarded 211 grants totaling $2,509,671 to organizations in Minnesota, Ohio and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $125,095, with a median award of $9,808.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,509,671
Total Assets
$514,773
Median Grant (all grants)
$9,808

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
14
Median Grant
$4,125
% Median Grant Decline
-59% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%

4 of 14 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Minnesota

78% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (81%), St Louis Park (5%), Hopkins (4%).

Funding Trajectory
-63%

Declining funding trend with 63% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (62%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gage Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Augsburg University $39,643 Minneapolis, MN, US Gage Center For Student Success And Marketing Efforts For Stepup Program 2023
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church $17,371 Minneapolis, MN, US 2023 Annual Support 2023
Innercity Tennis Foundation $10,306 Minneapolis, MN, US 2023 Gala 2023
Minnesota Snap $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US 2023 Furry Tail Ball 2023
Pacer Center $3,250 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2023
Greater Twin Cities United Way $25,128 Minneapolis, MN, US 2022 Community Giving Campaign 2023
Augsburg University $10,307 Minneapolis, MN, US Gage Center For Student Success And Marketing Efforts For Stepup Program 2023
Greater Twin Cities United Way $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US 2022 Community Giving Campaign 2023
Hammer Residences Inc $100 Wayzata, MN, US General Operating Support 2023
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church $129 Minneapolis, MN, US 2023 Annual Support 2023
Minnesota Orchestral Association $100 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2023
Shakopee Women's Correctional Facility $100 Shakopee, MN, US General Operating Support 2023
St Croix Valley Foundation $100 Hudson, WI, US General Operating Support 2023
University Of Minnesota Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2023
Augsburg University $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Stepup Gala 2022
Breck School $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church $17,500 Minneapolis, MN, US 2022 Annual Support 2022
Phi Delta Theta Foundation $1,500 Oxford, OH, US General Operating Support 2022
Innercity Tennis Foundation $20,438 Minneapolis, MN, US 2022 Gala - Serving Through Generations 2022
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $12,655 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Innercity Tennis Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Childhood Usa $1,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Fund For Youth Link 2022
Hospitality House Youth Development $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2022
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Golf Classic 2022
Augsburg University $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Gage Center 2022
Minnesota Snap $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Pacer Center $15,186 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Greater Twin Cities United Way $24,973 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support (annual Gift) 2022
Augsburg University $49,902 Minneapolis, MN, US Gage Center For Student Success And Marketing Efforts For Stepup Program 2022
National Alliance On Mental Illness Of Minnesota $100 Saint Paul, MN, US Memorial Gift In Memory Of Jennifer Lynn Groat 2022
Women's Foundation Of Minnesota $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Usta Northern $10,000 Eagan, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Augsburg University $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Stepup Gala 2022
Breck School $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church $17,500 Minneapolis, MN, US 2022 Annual Support 2022
Phi Delta Theta Foundation $1,500 Oxford, OH, US General Operating Support 2022
Innercity Tennis Foundation $20,438 Minneapolis, MN, US 2022 Gala - Serving Through Generations 2022
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $12,655 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Innercity Tennis Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Childhood Usa $1,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Fund For Youth Link 2022
Hospitality House Youth Development $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2022
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Golf Classic 2022
Augsburg University $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Gage Center 2022
Minnesota Snap $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Pacer Center $15,186 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Greater Twin Cities United Way $24,973 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support (Annual Gift) 2022
Augsburg University $49,902 Minneapolis, MN, US Gage Center For Student Success And Marketing Efforts For Stepup Program 2022
National Alliance On Mental Illness Of Minnesota $100 Saint Paul, MN, US Memorial Gift In Memory Of Jennifer Lynn Groat 2022
Women's Foundation Of Minnesota $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Usta Northern $10,000 Eagan, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Augsburg University $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Stepup Gala 2022
Breck School $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church $17,500 Minneapolis, MN, US 2022 Annual Support 2022
Phi Delta Theta Foundation $1,500 Oxford, OH, US General Operating Support 2022
Innercity Tennis Foundation $20,438 Minneapolis, MN, US 2022 Gala - Serving Through Generations 2022
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $12,655 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Innercity Tennis Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Childhood Usa $1,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Fund For Youth Link 2022
Hospitality House Youth Development $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operations 2022
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Golf Classic 2022
Augsburg University $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Gage Center 2022
Minnesota Snap $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Pacer Center $15,186 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Greater Twin Cities United Way $24,973 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support (Annual Gift) 2022
Augsburg University $49,902 Minneapolis, MN, US Gage Center For Student Success And Marketing Efforts For Stepup Program 2022
National Alliance On Mental Illness Of Minnesota $100 Saint Paul, MN, US Memorial Gift In Memory Of Jennifer Lynn Groat 2022
Women's Foundation Of Minnesota $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Usta Northern $10,000 Eagan, MN, US General Operating Support 2022
Augsburg University $49,955 Minneapolis, MN, US Gage Center For Student Success/marketing Efforts For Step-up Program 2021
Blake School $2,000 Hopkins, MN, US General Operating Support 2021
Greater Twin Cities United Way $25,485 Minneapolis, MN, US Annual Giving Campaign 2021
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church $17,450 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2021
Inner City Tennis $19,896 Minneapolis, MN, US 2021 Gala 2021
Phi Delta Theta Foundation $1,500 Oxford, OH, US General Operating Support 2021
Benilde St Margaret's High School $2,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating Support 2021
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $161 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2021
Northwestern University $123,155 Evanston, IL, US Skip Gage Endowed Scholarship Fund/edwin C Gage Memorial Scholarship Fund 2021
Inner City Tennis $104 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2021
Childhood Usa $1,000 New York, NY, US Youth Link 2021
Hospitality House Youth Development $15,025 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2021
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Golf Classic 2021
Augsburg University $20,081 Minneapolis, MN, US Gage Center For Student Success 2021
Minnesota Snap $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2021
Pacer Center $10,267 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2021
Minnesota Snap $326 Minneapolis, MN, US Furry Tail Ball 2021
Greater Twin Cities United Way $5,056 Minneapolis, MN, US Annual Giving Campaign 2021
Augsburg University $100 Minneapolis, MN, US 2021 Step-up Gala 2021
Breck School $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2021
Delta Gamma Foundation $50 Columbus, OH, US General Operating Support 2021
Greater Twin Cities United Way $81 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2021
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church $50 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2021
Northwestern University $2,212 Evanston, IL, US Skip Gage Endowed Scholarship Fund/edwin C Gage Memorial Scholarship Fund 2021
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $12,339 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2021
Usta Northern $10,045 Eagan, MN, US General Operating Support 2021
Augsburg University $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2020
Blake School $2,000 Hopkins, MN, US General Operating Support 2020
Greater Twin Cities United Way $24,979 Minneapolis, MN, US Annual Giving Campaign 2020
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church $17,610 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2020
Inner City Tennis $21,010 Minneapolis, MN, US Northside Legacy Program 2020
Phi Delta Theta Foundation $1,500 Oxford, OH, US General Operating Support 2020
Benilde St Margaret's High School $2,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating Support 2020
Team8 Inc $500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2020
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2020
Northwestern University $124,626 Evanston, IL, US Skip Gage Endowed Scholarship Fund 2020
Inner City Tennis $9,808 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2020
World Childhood Foundation Usa $1,000 New York, NY, US Youth Link 2020
Literacy Matters Foundation $12,510 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2020
Hospitality House Youth Development $9,808 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support - 60th Anniversary 2020
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $9,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Skip Gage Memorial 2020
Augsburg University $49,908 Minneapolis, MN, US Gage Center For Student Success 2020
Minnesota Snap $622 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2020
Pacer Center $14,712 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2020
Minnesota Snap $20,347 Minneapolis, MN, US Furry Tail Ball 2020
Nomi Network $20,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Support 2020
Park Nicollet Foundation $500 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating Support 2020
Lutheran Braille Workers $331 Yucaipa, CA, US General Operating Support 2020
Inner City Tennis $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2020
Greater Twin Cities United Way $4,930 Minneapolis, MN, US Annual Giving Campaign 2020
Augsburg University $20,139 Minneapolis, MN, US Step Up Gala 2018
Blake School $2,000 Hopkins, MN, US General Operating Support 2018
Greater Twin Cities United Way $30,674 Minneapolis, MN, US Annual Giving Campaign 2018
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church $39,587 Minneapolis, MN, US Capital Campaign - Second Mile 2018
Inner City Tennis $29,937 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2018
Phi Delta Theta Foundation $500 Oxford, OH, US General Operating Support 2018
Benilde St Margaret's High School $2,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating Support 2018
Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-north Dakota $500 Minneapolis, MN, US Walk To End Alzheimer's 2018
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2018
Northwestern University $10,155 Evanston, IL, US Kellogg School 2018
Eths District 202 Educational Foundation $2,000 Evanston, IL, US General Operating Support 2018
Inner City Tennis $4,834 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2018
Nick Bollettieri Foundation $5,000 Bradenton, FL, US General Operating Support 2018
World Childhood Foundation Usa $1,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Support 2018
Literacy Matters Foundation $24,988 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2018
Hospitality House Youth Development $10,155 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2018
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $13,419 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2018
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church $11,944 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2018
St Joseph's Indian School $100 Chamberlain, SD, US General Operating Support 2018
American Red Cross Of Hawaii $2,000 Honolulu, HI, US Hawaii Lava Flow Disaster Relief 2018
Inner City Tennis $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Aces & Ales 2018
Inner City Tennis $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Give To The Max Day Matching Fund 2018
Park Nicollet Foundation $1,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating Support 2018
Urban Ventures $11,605 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2018
Blake School $24,988 Hopkins, MN, US General Operating Support 2018
Women's Foundation $10,070 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2018
Phi Delta Theta Foundation $1,000 Oxford, OH, US General Operating Support 2018
Dinomights $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2018
Augsburg University $25,044 Minneapolis, MN, US Step Up Gala 2017
Blake School $2,000 Hopkins, MN, US General Operating Support 2017
Greater Twin Cities United Way $30,104 Minneapolis, MN, US Annual Giving Campaign 2017
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church $11,667 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2017
Inner City Tennis $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US 2017 Fund-a-need 2017
Minnesota Snap $12,500 Plymouth, MN, US Furry Tail Ball 2017
Pacer Center $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2017
Phi Delta Theta Foundation $500 Oxford, OH, US General Operating Support 2017
Providence Academy $2,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operating Support 2017
Benilde St Margaret's High School $5,000 St Louis Park, MN, US Capital Campaign 2017
Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-north Dakota $500 Minneapolis, MN, US Walk To End Alzheimer's 2017
Minnesota Snap $10,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operating Support 2017
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2017
Northwestern University $5,000 Evanston, IL, US Kellogg School 2017
Eths District 202 Educational Foundation $2,000 Evanston, IL, US General Operating Support - Giving Tuesday 2017
Inner City Tennis $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2017
Nick Bollettieri Foundation $5,000 Bradenton, FL, US General Operating Support 2017
Positive Coaching Alliance $5,135 Mountain View, CA, US Ict Programming 2017
World Childhood Foundation Usa $1,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Support 2017
Literacy Matters Foundation $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Literacy Matters 2017
Benilde St Margaret's High School $2,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating Support 2017
Hospitality House Youth Development $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2017
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2017
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church $50,139 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2017
Minnesota Orchestra $10,064 Minneapolis, MN, US 2017 Symphony Ball 2017
St Joseph's Indian School $100 Chamberlain, SD, US General Operating Support 2017
American Red Cross $3,520 Washington, DC, US General Operating Support 2017
Inner City Tennis $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Gopher Challenge 2017
Nick Bollettieri Foundation $10,000 Bradenton, FL, US General Operating Support 2017
Inner City Tennis $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Ict Matching Gift Fund 2017
Pacer Center $500 Minneapolis, MN, US Goldie Scholars 2017
Scalabrini International Migration Network $500 New York, NY, US Venezuelan Refugee Effort 2017
University Of Minnesota Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Carlson School Campaign 2017
Inner City Tennis $35,166 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2017
Augsburg University $50,087 Minneapolis, MN, US Gage Center 2017
Augsburg University $25,163 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2017
Heart Of Dance $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2017
Minnesota Snap $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2017
Augsburg College $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Step Up Gala 2016
Blake School $2,000 Hopkins, MN, US General Operating Support 2016
Greater Twin Cities United Way $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Annual Giving Campaign 2016
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church $11,667 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2016
Inner City Tennis $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US 2016 Gala 2016
Minnesota Snap $10,000 Plymouth, MN, US Furry Tail Ball 2016
Pacer Center $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2016
Phi Delta Theta Foundation $500 Oxford, OH, US General Operating Support 2016
Providence Academy $2,000 Plymouth, MN, US General Operating Support 2016
Benilde St Margaret's High School $2,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Operating Support 2016
Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-north Dakota $500 Minneapolis, MN, US Walk To End Alzheimer's 2016
Minnesota Snap $12,500 Plymouth, MN, US Furry Tail Ball 2016
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2016
Eths District 202 Educational Foundation $25,000 Evanston, IL, US Lake Street Tennis Court Renovations 2016
Northwestern University $125,095 Evanston, IL, US Edwin C Gage Memorial Fund & Baseline Club 2016
Wounded Warrior Project $100 Topeka, KS, US General Operating Support 2016
Brians Drive Nfp $100 Bartlett, IL, US General Operating Support 2016
Carroll & Madison Public Library Foundation $100 Berryville, AR, US General Operating Support 2016
Eths District 202 Educational Foundation $2,000 Evanston, IL, US General Operating Support - Giving Tuesday 2016
First Congregational Church $100 Winchester, MA, US Music & Worship Fund 2016
Inner City Tennis $5,250 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating Support 2016
Minnesota Public Radio $12,500 St Paul, MN, US Glen Nelson Center For Social Purpose Enterprise 2016
Minnesota Public Radio $12,540 St Paul, MN, US Glen Nelson Center For Social Purpose Enterprise 2016
Nick Bollettieri Foundation $5,000 Bradenton, FL, US Ict Programming 2016
Positive Coaching Alliance $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Ict Programming 2016
Voices & Faces Project $100 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2016
World Childhood Foundation Usa $1,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Support 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 20-4900172
Website N/A
Address 701 CARLSON PKWY STE 1250 Minnetonka, MN 55305-5244

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gage Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee, President Barbara C Gage
Trustee Christine C Gage
Trustee, Secretary C David Nelson

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.