The Gailo Trust
The Gailo Trust is a private foundation established in 1963 and based in Houston, Texas. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a family foundation with a primary focus on education-related giving.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$758K
-12.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$147K
+13.3% YoY
Grant Count
33
+6.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+6.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving is primarily directed toward education. Based on recent grant activity, funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts and culture (including support for performing arts institutions)
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$2,000
Average Grant
amount: $300–$50,272
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, California, and Massachusetts, with a concentration of activity in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $758,251
- Total revenues: $43,055
- Total expenses: $148,642
- Net income: -$105,587
- Total liabilities: $0
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Dividends: $42,640
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $415
- Contributions received: $0
- Interest revenue: $0
Giving Rate: Approximately 19% of assets annually
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $758,251 | $863,838 | $859,097 |
| Revenue | $43,055 | $136,931 | $102,486 |
| Expenses | $148,642 | $132,190 | $92,519 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $144,472 | $129,700 | $87,025 |
| Net Investment Income | $42,640 | $136,931 | $102,486 |
| Distributable Amount | $99,650 | $91,467 | $92,941 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOIS F STARK | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation made 31 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2024), with activity spanning education, arts, and human services sectors. The foundation maintains active grantmaking relationships with institutions including the Alley Theatre and University of Texas at Austin.
2026 Failey Grants Awarded to Nine Institutions | The Decorative Arts TrustRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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