David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation
The David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation is a private foundation based in Modesto, California. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations including conservation, higher education, community assistance, public media, religious, and health-related organizations.
David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation at a glance
In short: David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation gave $2.0M across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), top state Virginia. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,994,500
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,264
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $30,521,660
- -2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (8 of 55, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David E & Mary C 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: (925) 719-0731
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Conservation International ($700K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 220 grants of 245 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (35%), California (26%), and Maryland (24%). Smaller shares went to recipients in New York (5%) and the District of Columbia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 55 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% 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 $1.1M (2022) to $2.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation International Arlington, VA | General Support | $700,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | General Support | $480,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of the Atonement Garrison, NY | General Support | $85,000 |
| United Samaritans Foundation Turlock, CA | General Support | $80,000 |
| Kvie Inc Sacramento, CA | General Support | $75,000 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church Modesto, CA | General Support | $69,000 |
| Basilica National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| UCSF Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Support | $45,000 |
| Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate USA San Antonio, TX | General Support | $40,000 |
| Monsignor William P Kennedy Education Foundation Modesto, CA | Educational Support | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported grant totals by filing year:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,521,660 | $1,545,036 | $2,172,464 | $1,994,500 | 55 | $2,002,203 | $817,275 | $1,978,723 |
| 2024 | $31,149,088 | $1,918,769 | $1,952,782 | $1,786,500 | 54 | $1,795,049 | $766,036 | $1,801,248 |
| 2023 | $31,183,101 | $2,547,093 | $2,340,882 | $2,186,250 | 52 | $2,195,144 | $1,416,355 | $1,580,882 |
| 2022 | $30,976,890 | $8,900,621 | $1,258,126 | $1,081,150 | 40 | $1,089,446 | $7,845,563 | $1,477,873 |
| 2021 | $23,334,395 | $1,666,551 | $1,256,042 | $1,194,875 | 44 | $1,218,008 | $628,517 | $1,573,352 |
| 2020 | $22,930,650 | $3,276,340 | $1,319,009 | $1,208,325 | 67 | — | $1,204,920 | $1,188,330 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, United Samaritans Foundation describes its work as providing food and related assistance to poor and homeless people in Stanislaus County; KVIE says it aims to connect people with their community through public media; and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $1,994,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $700,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $700,000 to Conservation International and $480,000 to Johns Hopkins University, both for general support. Other notable grants included $85,000 to Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, $80,000 to United Samaritans Foundation, $75,000 to KVIE, and $69,000 to St Joseph’s Catholic Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary C Gallo as chair and director, Theresa M Gallo as secretary and director, and Christopher D Gallo as CFO and director.
David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation is led by Mary C. Gallo, Chair & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary C. Gallo
Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher D. Gallo
CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Theresa M. Gallo
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation
How much does David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation give each year?
David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation gave $2.0M across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 54 grants.
What is David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation's typical grant size?
David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $36,264, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation give grants?
David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (26%) and Maryland (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Modesto, CA (10 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Support" (4 grants).
Who are David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation's largest grantees?
David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Conservation International ($700,000), Johns Hopkins University ($480,000) and Franciscan Friars of the Atonement ($85,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation?
David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation reported $30.5M 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 $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David E & Mary C 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 David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation's EIN?
David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0476093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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