Private foundation · EIN 36-4084893 · Boulder, Colorado

Gallop Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $295K total, median $10K. 14% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
28
$295K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CO
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Blue Sky BridgeNorthwoods, ILCharitable contribution$35K
Jeremiah ProgramNorthwoods, ILCharitable contribution$25K
Community Foundation for Ocean CounNorthwoods, ILCharitable contribution$20K
Northern Illinois Food BankNorthwoods, ILCharitable contribution$20K
Ekisa MinistriesNorthwoods, ILCharitable contribution$15K
CoveWaco, TXCharitable contribution$15K
There With CareNorthwoods, ILCharitable contribution$10K
Childrens Hospital Colorado FoundatNorthwoods, ILCharitable contribution$10K
Any Baby CanNorthwoods, ILCharitable contribution$10K
CASA of Travis CountyAustin, TXCharitable contribution$10K
Hope AustinAustin, TXCharitable contribution$10K
EfaaBoulder, COCharitable contribution$10K
A Precious ChildBroomfield, COCharitable contribution$10K
Rise Against SuicideLafayette, COCharitable contribution$10K
Nourisk MkeMilwaukee, WICharitable contributions$10K
University of MissouriColumbia, MOCharitable contribution$10K
Nourishing HopeNorthwoods, ILCharitable contribution$10K
Safehouse Progressive AllianceNorthwoods, ILCharitable contribution$5,000
Renew ProjectNorthwoods, ILCharitable contribution$5,000
Foster Angels of Central TexasRollingwood, TXCharitable contribution$5,000
Partnerships for ChildrenAustin, TXCharitable contribution$5,000
Central Texas Food BankDenver, COCharitable contribution$5,000
Columbia CollegeColumbia, MOCharitable contribution$5,000
Street LifeNorthwoods, ILCharitable contribution$5,000
Safe AustinAustin, TXCharitable contribution$5,000
Ball State UniversityNorthwoods, ILCharitable contribution$5,000
Hill Country Bible ChurchNorthwoods, ILCharitable contribution$5,000
Yesterday's GoneNorthwoods, ILCharitable contributions$5,000

By state: Illinois 15 · Texas 6 · Colorado 4 · Missouri 2 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Gallop Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boulder, Colorado, administered in care of Michelle Gallop, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gallop Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gallop Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $295K across 28 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Gallop Family Foundation give?

Illinois (15 grants), Texas (6 grants), Colorado (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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