The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family
The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family is a private foundation based in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $32,000, including support for organizations working in health care, mental health, food assistance, family services, housing, and other areas.
The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family at a glance
In short: The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family gave $32K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New Jersey. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,000
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,133
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $571,567
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (81% 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 The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 39 Hearthstone Court, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Phone: (201) 251-8011
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Valley Hospital Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey. The remaining reported shares were Texas (6%), New York (6%), Alabama (3%), and Virginia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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 $31K (2023) to $40K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Valley Hospital Foundation Ridgewood, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| West Bergen Mental Healthcare Ridgewood, NJ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Community Meals Inc Glen Rock, NJ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Children's Aid and Family Services Paramus, NJ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Search House of Tiny Treasures Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Center for Food Action Englewood, NJ | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Oasis Paterson, NJ | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Covenant House NJ Inc Newark, NJ | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Paterson, NJ | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $571,567 | $26,761 | $38,030 | $32,000 | 15 | $32,000 | $23,231 | $30,480 |
| 2023 | $581,388 | $14,206 | $37,148 | $30,500 | 13 | $30,500 | $14,046 | $29,981 |
| 2022 | $605,235 | $-36,960 | $38,453 | $32,750 | 17 | $32,750 | $9,226 | $32,439 |
| 2021 | $670,424 | $44,844 | $46,073 | $40,250 | 13 | $40,250 | $41,521 | $34,893 |
| 2020 | $681,362 | $42,174 | $42,593 | $35,500 | 15 | — | $38,581 | $34,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family reported a distributable amount of $30K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. The Valley Hospital Foundation describes its role as securing and distributing charitable contributions for Valley Health System, including funds for hospital construction, capital improvements, and medical technology. West Bergen Mental Healthcare says it aims to assure access to affordable mental health services for individuals, families, and communities.
Other grantees describe their work as providing meals to people unable to shop or cook because of age or disability (Community Meals); empowering individuals and strengthening families (Children’s Aid and Family Services); and supporting research and education (Columbia University). The Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights. Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as building homes, community, and hope, while Eva’s Village says it provides support and resources to help people live stable, healthy, and productive lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $32,000 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
Among the reported 2024 grants were $10,000 to The Valley Hospital Foundation, $3,000 to West Bergen Mental Healthcare, $2,500 each to Community Meals and Children’s Aid and Family Services, and $2,000 to the Trustees of Columbia University. Other grants included $1,500 each to Center for Food Action, Oasis, and Covenant House NJ; $1,000 each to Habitat for Humanity, the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Health Wagon, and Eva’s Village; and $2,000 to Search House of Tiny Treasures.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank Gallagher as chairman, Brenda Gallagher as president, and Kathryn Gallagher Taylor and Lisa Williamson as trustees.
The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family is led by Brenda Gallagher, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brenda Gallagher
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frank Gallagher
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathryn Gallagher Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Williamson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family
How much does The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family give each year?
The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family gave $32K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 13 grants.
What is The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family's typical grant size?
The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,133, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family give grants?
The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family gives mostly in New Jersey: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (6%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Paterson, NJ (3 grants) and Ridgewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family's largest grantees?
The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family's largest 2024 grantees include The Valley Hospital Foundation ($10,000), West Bergen Mental Healthcare ($3,000) and Community Meals Inc ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family?
The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family reported $572K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family's EIN?
The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0611575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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