The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust
The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Glenview, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools and churches, food banks, health and humanitarian organizations, and other nonprofits.
The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust gave $6.8M across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $104K), mostly in Illinois. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,770,000
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $104,154
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $28,556,167
- +8.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (5 of 65, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (68% 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 Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 625 York Road, Glenview, IL 60025-4474
Phone: (630) 285-3701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Big Shoulders Archdiocese of Chicago ($3.3M). Together the top 10 received $4.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
307 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 194 grants of 307 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Illinois recipients received 68% of grant dollars. Recipients in Pennsylvania received 7%, those in the District of Columbia and New York each received 5%, and California recipients received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 65 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $138K; repeat grants $101K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $3.7M (2020) to $6.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $6.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Archdiocese of Chicago Chicago, IL | General | $3,270,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General | $500,000 |
| St Therese Catholic School Chicago, IL | Education | $200,000 |
| St Pius V Church and School Chicago, IL | General | $150,000 |
| Global Giving Foundation Inc Washington, DC | General | $150,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Chicago, IL | General | $100,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank Geneva, IL | General | $100,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | General | $100,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | General | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | General | $100,000 |
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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 | $28,556,167 | $9,285,549 | $7,130,042 | $6,770,000 | 65 | $6,911,129 | $7,458,005 | $7,872,106 |
| 2023 | $26,350,660 | $6,936,645 | $6,074,347 | $5,745,000 | 63 | $5,778,928 | $7,004,658 | $6,572,138 |
| 2022 | $25,508,362 | $7,228,078 | $5,214,363 | $4,880,000 | 63 | $4,907,996 | $6,921,711 | $5,755,097 |
| 2021 | $23,474,647 | $4,233,380 | $4,359,672 | $4,107,000 | 57 | $4,152,788 | $4,026,496 | $5,148,237 |
| 2020 | $23,600,939 | $4,663,710 | $3,965,245 | $3,685,128 | 59 | — | $4,439,492 | $3,851,306 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $7.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Northern Illinois Food Bank says it provides meals through a network of food pantries and programs, while the Greater Chicago Food Depository describes its mission as ending hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 65 grants totaling $6,770,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $3,270,000, with a median of $30,000. The largest grants included $3,270,000 to Big Shoulders Archdiocese of Chicago, $500,000 to Children’s Hospital Foundation, $200,000 to St. Therese Catholic School, and $150,000 each to St. Pius V Church and School and Global Giving Foundation. Other grants included $100,000 each to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Northern Illinois Food Bank, Greater Chicago Food Depository, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, American Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, and NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness. World Central Kitchen received $100,000, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention received $70,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert E Gallagher Jr, Anne Gallagher, Isabel Glading, and Katherine Goese as trustees.
The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert E. Gallagher Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anne Gallagher
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Isabel Glading
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Katherine Goese
Trustee
On filings since 2022
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 Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust
How much does The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust give each year?
The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust gave $6.8M across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.7M across 63 grants.
What is The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $104,154, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust that year got $138K on average.
Where does The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust give grants?
The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (7%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (23 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants) and New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Big Shoulders Archdiocese of Chicago ($3,270,000), Childrens Hospital Foundation ($500,000) and St Therese Catholic School ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust?
The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust reported $28.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.9M (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 The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7180671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Robert E 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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