The Gallagher Family Foundation
The Gallagher Family Foundation is a private foundation that makes grants to organizations across multiple regions. The foundation maintains operations and makes strategic philanthropic investments in education, arts, and community development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$1.6M
-9.5% YoY
Grant Count
60
-1.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
-7.9% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation demonstrates consistent grantmaking activity with a typical grant range of $1,000 to $91,000. Over a three-year period, the foundation distributed $5.1 million in total giving. The foundation is considered new grantee friendly, with 67% of awards going to organizations receiving grants for the first time.
Grant Range
of $1,000 to $91,000. Over a three-year period, the foundation distributed $5.1 million in total giving. The foundation is considered new grantee friendly, with 67% of awards going to organizations receiving grants for the first time.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple regions, including the Northeast as a primary focus area, as well as organizations in Montana and other geographic areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total assets: $15,146,315
- Total giving: $1,599,451
- Five-year growth: 16% total with steady year-over-year growth
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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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Clarke University ($348,333), Loras College ($315,000), St Edward's Catholic Church ($80,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE DUBUQUE, IA | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH WATERLOO, IA | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BOSCO CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM GILBERTVILLE, IA | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS CEDAR VALLEY WATERLOO, IA | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DUBUQUE, IA | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| CATHOLIC RURAL LIFE ST PAUL, MN | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $13,332 |
| CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER OF CEDAR CEDAR FALLS, IA | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CEDAR TRAILS PARTNERSHIP CEDAR FALLS, IA | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| CEDAR VALLEY CANCER COMMITTEE WATERLOO, IA | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CEDAR VALLEY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WATERLOO, IA | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $70,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EJ GALLAGHER III | PRESIDENT | 4 | $1,000 |
| MARY KAY BEECHER | VICE-PRES | 4 | $1,000 |
| NANCY FISCHER | SECRETARY | 4 | $5,913 |
| JOHN J BURNS | TREASURER | 4 | $1,000 |
| KATHRYN BEECHER KOLCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,000 |
| GAIL GALLAGHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from The Gallagher Family Foundation?
The foundation demonstrates consistent grantmaking activity with a typical grant range of $1,000 to $91,000. Over a three-year period, the foundation distributed $5.1 million in total giving. The foundation is considered new grantee friendly, with 67% of awards going to organizations receiving grants for the first time. Recent grants include: • $1 million pledge toward a renovation project at GBPAC • $1 million grant to Clarke University • Grants to organizations in Missoula, Montana • Support …
Where does The Gallagher Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds organizations across multiple regions, including the Northeast as a primary focus area, as well as organizations in Montana and other geographic areas.
What size grants does The Gallagher Family Foundation award?
In 2024, The Gallagher Family Foundation awarded 60 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Gallagher Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gallagher Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1362579. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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