Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation
The Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation is a private foundation based in Modesto, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including community, educational, religious, arts, and health-related organizations.
Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation at a glance
In short: Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation gave $2.0M across 63 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in California. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,001,700
- +90.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 63
- +57.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,773
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,972,563
- +8.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (27 of 62, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1130, Modesto, CA 95353
Phone: (209) 985-1140
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sonoma County Community Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 198 grants of 239 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 2% to Montana, and 1% to Iowa. Florida and Texas each accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 27 of 62 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 118% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $357K (2020) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 63 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sonoma County Community Foundation Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Open Hearts Foundation Malibu, CA | General Support | $200,000 |
| St Stanislaus Catholic School Modesto, CA | General Support | $150,000 |
| University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Hematology and Oncology Division | $120,000 |
| Modesto Union Gospel Mission Modesto, CA | General Support | $104,000 |
| Sisters of the Cross of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Modesto, CA | General Support | $95,000 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | General Support | $75,000 |
| St Stanislaus Catholic Church Modesto, CA | General Support | $74,400 |
| Diocese of Stockton Stockton, CA | General Support | $65,000 |
| Anova Education and Behavior Consultation Inc Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,972,563 | $3,760,807 | $2,250,141 | $2,001,700 | 63 | $2,015,643 | $2,933,933 | $1,681,692 |
| 2024 | $18,461,897 | $1,243,590 | $1,257,891 | $1,049,600 | 40 | $1,062,149 | $859,468 | $1,576,406 |
| 2023 | $18,476,198 | $1,062,747 | $889,865 | $688,726 | 27 | $712,193 | $892,616 | $1,338,921 |
| 2022 | $18,303,316 | $1,212,447 | $1,272,281 | $916,500 | 41 | $1,100,889 | $1,097,055 | $1,286,621 |
| 2021 | $18,363,150 | $1,524,062 | $1,669,445 | $1,262,845 | 68 | $1,496,804 | $1,350,235 | $1,415,245 |
| 2020 | $18,508,533 | $254,753 | $806,523 | $357,200 | 24 | — | $151,020 | $1,141,853 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations in several fields. For example, the Sonoma County Community Foundation says it partners with donors, nonprofits, and local leaders to strengthen philanthropy and address regional issues. The Gallo Center for the Arts says its mission is to enrich life in the Central Valley through cultural activities that illuminate, educate, and entertain. St Helena Hospital Foundation says it provides philanthropic support to Adventist Health St. Helena and its vision to transform community health. Other 2025 recipients include schools, churches, a university, a food bank, and organizations supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 63 grants totaling $2,001,700. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $250,000 to Sonoma County Community Foundation for general support; $200,000 to Open Hearts Foundation for general support; $150,000 to St Stanislaus Catholic School for general support; $120,000 to the University of California San Francisco’s Hematology and Oncology Division; and $104,000 to Modesto Union Gospel Mission for general support. Other listed recipients include Sisters of the Cross of the Sacred Heart of Jesus ($95,000), Santa Clara University ($75,000), and Gallo Center for the Arts ($56,200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew I Friedrich as secretary; John R Gallo as CFO; and Julie G Vander Wall, Matthew J Gallo, Thomas J Gallo, Gina M Gallo, Amy M Gallo, and Mary E Gallo as directors.
Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy M. Gallo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gina M. Gallo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie G. Vander Wall
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary E. Gallo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew J. Gallo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Gallo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John R. Gallo
CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew I. Friedrich
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert J. Gallo (2020–2024) — CEO
- Former: Marie D. Gallo (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation
How much does Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation give each year?
Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation gave $2.0M across 63 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 40 grants.
What is Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation's typical grant size?
Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $31,773, across 63 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation give grants?
Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Modesto, CA (17 grants), San Francisco, CA (6 grants), Santa Rosa, CA (5 grants) and Healdsburg, CA (3 grants).
Does Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (61 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation's largest grantees?
Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sonoma County Community Foundation ($250,000), Open Hearts Foundation ($200,000) and St Stanislaus Catholic School ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation?
Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation reported $20.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations in several fields. For example, the Sonoma County Community Foundation says it partners with donors, nonprofits, and local leaders to strengthen philanthropy and address regional issues. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bob & Marie Gallo 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 ↑
What is Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation's EIN?
Bob & Marie Gallo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2048972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bob & Marie Gallo 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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