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
—
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
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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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