Gallagher Charitable Trust
Gallagher Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Longboat Key, Florida. Its grants include general operating support for charitable organizations, universities, churches, and other institutions.
Gallagher Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Gallagher Charitable Trust gave $59K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Indiana. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,420
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,377
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $731,542
- -3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (4 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (42% 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 Gallagher Charitable Trust
- 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: 1281 Gulf Of Mexico Dr 503, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Phone: (414) 234-9358
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gallagher Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($25K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 120 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Indiana (42%), Wisconsin (31%), Florida (12%), Ohio (9%), and California (3%). Listed recipients also included organizations in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gallagher Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 25 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $875 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $24K (2020) to $59K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Church Longboat Key, FL | General Operating Support | $5,600 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Richard and Florence Fridl Family Scholarship-Univ of Dayton Dayton, OH | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Congregation Wauwatosa, WI | General Opertaing Support | $3,500 |
| Archdiocese of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin Parkinson Association Brookfield, WI | General Operating Support | $1,520 |
| Marty O'Connor Foundation for Progress Orange, CA | General Opertaing Support | $1,500 |
| A House in Austin Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Afjhar Oconomowoc, WI | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $731,542 | $42,182 | $68,973 | $59,420 | 25 | $60,420 | $33,629 | $65,116 |
| 2024 | $757,513 | $33,180 | $61,721 | $52,550 | 26 | $53,550 | $25,009 | $55,649 |
| 2023 | $788,549 | $26,372 | $54,872 | $44,100 | 23 | $45,350 | $18,891 | $48,475 |
| 2022 | $814,549 | $141,553 | $64,089 | $54,850 | 22 | $56,100 | $133,564 | $50,008 |
| 2021 | $733,086 | $409,772 | $67,224 | $43,550 | 24 | $43,550 | $120,375 | $50,632 |
| 2020 | $641,070 | $936,722 | $32,621 | $23,850 | 27 | — | $528,557 | $17,291 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gallagher Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $65K 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 trust is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Marquette University describes its mission as Catholic and Jesuit education that pursues truth, fosters excellence and faith, and develops leadership in service to others. Wisconsin Parkinson Association says it provides hope, community, support, and resources for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. All Faiths Food Bank describes its work as providing healthy solutions to end hunger in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 25 grants totaling $59,420. Grants ranged from $200 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,000. In 2024, it reported 26 grants totaling $52,550; in 2023, it reported 23 grants totaling $44,100.
The largest 2025 grants included $25,000 to the University of Notre Dame, $5,600 to St Mary Star of the Sea Church, $5,000 each to Marquette University and the Richard and Florence Fridl Family Scholarship at the University of Dayton, and $3,500 to St Joseph Congregation. These grants were listed for general operating support. In 2024, Marquette University received $7,000, Journey House Foundation received $2,000, and Wisconsin Parkinson Association and A House in Austin each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael L Gallagher is listed as trustee.
Gallagher Charitable Trust is led by Michael L. Gallagher, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael L. Gallagher
Trustee
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 Gallagher Charitable Trust
How much does Gallagher Charitable Trust give each year?
Gallagher Charitable Trust gave $59K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 26 grants.
What is Gallagher Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Gallagher Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,377, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gallagher Charitable Trust that year got $750 on average.
Where does Gallagher Charitable Trust give grants?
Gallagher Charitable Trust's top state is Indiana, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (31%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (8 grants) and Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does Gallagher Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gallagher Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gallagher Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Gallagher Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include University of Notre Dame ($25,000), St Mary Star of the Sea Church ($5,600) and Marquette University ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gallagher Charitable Trust?
Gallagher Charitable Trust reported $732K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Gallagher Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Marquette University describes its mission as Catholic and Jesuit education that pursues truth, fosters excellence and faith, and develops leadership in service to others. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gallagher Charitable Trust?
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 Gallagher Charitable Trust's EIN?
Gallagher Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3910026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gallagher Charitable Trust 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Gallagher Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gallagher-charitable-trust-morg_4003f251d6c14adeb1a0bd3eba76806e
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