Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation
The Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports $330,500 in grants to 16 recipients, with the largest award going to DRI Research Foundation in Reno, Nevada.
Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation gave $331K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Nevada. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $330,500
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,656
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,385,079
- +3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Sobel 260 Madison Ave 17Th Fl, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 370-5990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DRI Research Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $308K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 71 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2025, the filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Nevada (90%), followed by California (4%), North Carolina (3%), Michigan (2%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $223K (2019) to $460K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $331K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DRI Research Foundation Reno, NV | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| The Guinn Center Reno, NV | NONE | $30,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum Reno, NV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art Reno, NV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| George Mark Children's House San Leandro, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| State of Play Productions Ossining, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Reno, NV | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valeey Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,385,079 | $537,074 | $347,106 | $330,500 | 16 | $330,500 | $524,529 | $293,849 |
| 2024 | $5,195,111 | $286,304 | $362,791 | $335,500 | 17 | $335,500 | $263,124 | $286,442 |
| 2023 | $5,271,598 | $389,966 | $319,781 | $297,500 | 11 | $297,500 | $383,103 | $264,723 |
| 2022 | $5,201,413 | $499,229 | $481,684 | $460,000 | 21 | $460,000 | $490,482 | $273,586 |
| 2021 | $5,183,863 | $566,554 | $406,627 | $375,000 | 6 | — | $550,513 | $319,070 |
| 2020 | $5,023,941 | $383,433 | $337,260 | $290,000 | 17 | — | $346,964 | $272,693 |
| 2019 | $4,977,768 | $426,704 | $264,831 | $223,200 | 19 | — | $415,417 | $272,882 |
| 2018 | $4,815,895 | $884,640 | $350,201 | $295,275 | 15 | — | $649,213 | $281,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $294K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. DRI Research Foundation says it builds relationships and programs to showcase the impact of DRI and expand its fundraising capacity. Nevada Museum of Art says it presents creative ideas and aspires to be a cultural resource for the community. Step 2 Inc describes its work as substance abuse treatment for women and children affected by addiction, poverty, and domestic violence. University of Detroit Mercy describes its work as student-centered education in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions. Angel Flight West says it arranges free air transportation for people facing health care and other compelling needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $330,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, and the median grant was $2,500.
The largest award was $250,000 to DRI Research Foundation in Reno, Nevada, for unrestricted purposes. Other notable grants included $30,000 to The Guinn Center in Reno; $10,000 to an individual recipient in North Carolina; and $5,000 each to Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, Nevada Museum of Art, and George Mark Children’s House. The foundation also reported grants of $2,500 to Angel Flight West, Step 2 Inc, University of Detroit Mercy, and other organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mary K Gallagher is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation is led by Mary K. Gallagher, Trustee on every filing since 2018 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary K. Gallagher
Trustee
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas E. Gallagher (2018–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation
How much does Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation give each year?
Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation gave $331K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $336K across 17 grants.
What is Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $20,656, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation give grants?
Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (6 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include DRI Research Foundation ($250,000), The Guinn Center ($30,000) and Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation?
Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $331K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $294K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. DRI Research Foundation says it builds relationships and programs to showcase the impact of DRI and expand its fundraising capacity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation's EIN?
Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6982534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS August 14, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 23, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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