Arthur J Gallagher Foundation
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation is a private foundation based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Its grantmaking focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services, with primary geographic emphasis on Illinois, California, and New York.
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur J Gallagher Foundation gave $1.6M across 2,692 grants in 2024 (avg $599.688), top state Illinois. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,614,360
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2,692
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $600
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $6,895,362
- -4.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (1,222 of 2,632, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur J Gallagher Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2850 Golf Road 7Th Floor, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-4050
Phone: (630) 773-3800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur J Gallagher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Education Scholarship ($100K). Together the top 10 received $355K.
Grant Size Distribution
11,821 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11,807 grants of 11,821 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grantmaking is primarily focused on Illinois, California, and New York. In 2024, recipients in those states received 24%, 7%, and 7% of grant dollars, respectively. Other leading recipient states included Washington, DC (6%) and Texas (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2,692 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arthur J Gallagher Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1,222 of 2,632 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $341; repeat grants $849. How we count
Medians: $135 first-time, $360 repeat.
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 454% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $1.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 2,692 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Education Scholarship Chicago, IL | General Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| St Agnes of Bohemia School Chicago, IL | General Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | General Exempt Purpose | $67,349 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | General Exempt Purpose | $19,981 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | General Exempt Purpose | $15,161 |
| American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX | General Exempt Purpose | $14,443 |
| St Baldricks Foundation Inc Monrovia, CA | General Exempt Purpose | $12,090 |
| Special Olympics Australia | General Exempt Purpose | $9,268 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Provo, UT | General Exempt Purpose | $8,995 |
| Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc Wallkill, NY | General Exempt Purpose | $6,861 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported assets: $6,895,362.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,895,362 | $153,156 | $1,653,004 | $1,614,360 | 2,692 | $1,623,241 | $142,393 | $357,711 |
| 2023 | $7,239,988 | $2,424,538 | $1,441,977 | $1,403,886 | 2,374 | $1,403,886 | $2,421,947 | $340,467 |
| 2022 | $7,430,925 | $1,948,140 | $1,775,589 | $1,731,337 | 2,445 | $1,739,412 | $1,935,763 | $350,083 |
| 2021 | $8,396,711 | $1,207,410 | $1,472,985 | $1,422,840 | 2,257 | $1,436,661 | $1,188,586 | $370,831 |
| 2020 | $7,763,368 | $1,364,493 | $1,356,833 | $1,331,550 | 2,053 | — | $1,360,153 | $328,652 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur J Gallagher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $358K 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 filing identifies its grantmaking focus areas but does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and organizations working in health, human services, and other charitable areas.
Among its grantees, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, without denying treatment based on a family’s ability to pay. Feeding America says its mission is to ensure equitable access to nutritious food. The American Heart Association describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 2,692 grants totaling $1,614,360. Grants ranged from $10 to $100,000, with a median grant of $250. Examples included $100,000 each to Catholic Education Scholarship and St. Agnes of Bohemia School, both in Chicago; $67,349 to the American National Red Cross; and $19,981 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J Patrick Gallagher Jr, Douglas K Howell, and Robert E Gallagher Jr as trustees.
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas K Howell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J Patrick Gallagher Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert E Gallagher Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 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.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur J Gallagher Foundation
How much does Arthur J Gallagher Foundation give each year?
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation gave $1.6M across 2,692 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 2,374 grants.
What is Arthur J Gallagher Foundation's typical grant size?
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $600, across 2,692 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthur J Gallagher Foundation that year got $341 on average.
Where does Arthur J Gallagher Foundation give grants?
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (7%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (118 grants), New York, NY (87 grants), Washington, DC (52 grants) and Houston, TX (29 grants).
Does Arthur J Gallagher Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arthur J Gallagher Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2,692 of 2,692) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arthur J Gallagher Foundation's largest grantees?
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Education Scholarship ($100,000), St Agnes of Bohemia School ($100,000) and American National Red Cross ($67,349), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur J Gallagher Foundation?
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $358K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arthur J Gallagher Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies its grantmaking focus areas but does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and organizations working in health, human services, and other charitable areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur J Gallagher Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Arthur J Gallagher Foundation's EIN?
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6082304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arthur J 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 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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