Private foundation · EIN 82-4437219 · Westlake, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

April and John J Gallagher III 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: 9 grants paid, $56K total, median $2,500. 33% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$56K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in TX
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lasalle AcademyProvidence, RICharitable$20K
Cristo Ray Fort WorthFort Worth, TXCharitable$10K
Good Shepard Catholic ChurchColleyville, TXCharitable$7,500
Villanova UniversityVillanova, PACharitable$7,500
Boston College FundChestnut Hill, MACharitable$2,500
National Park FoundationWashington, DCCharitable$2,500
University of DelawareBnewark, DECharitable$2,500
Annual Diocesan Appeal FwFort Worth, TXCharitable$2,000
Union League Founding ForwardValley Forge, PACharitable$1,500

By state: Rhode Island 1 · Texas 3 · Pennsylvania 2 · Massachusetts 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Delaware 1

About this foundation

April and John J Gallagher III Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westlake, Texas, administered in care of John J Gallagher III, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 April and John J Gallagher III 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 April and John J Gallagher III Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $56K across 9 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does April and John J Gallagher III Foundation give?

Rhode Island (1 grants), Texas (3 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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