Private foundation · EIN 91-2048972 · Modesto, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bob and Marie Gallo 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: 63 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $10K. 81% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
63
$2.0M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
81%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 40 of 63 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sonoma County Community FoundationSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$250K
Open Hearts FoundationMalibu, CAGeneral support$200K
St Stanislaus Catholic SchoolModesto, CAGeneral support$150K
University of California San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAHematology and oncology division$120K
Modesto Union Gospel MissionModesto, CAGeneral support$104K
Sisters of the Cross of the Sacred Heart of JesusModesto, CAGeneral support$95K
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CAGeneral support$75K
St Stanislaus Catholic ChurchModesto, CAGeneral support$74K
Diocese of StocktonStockton, CAGeneral support$65K
Anova Education and Behavior Consultation IncSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$60K
Gallo Center for the Arts IncModesto, CAGeneral support$56K
Napa Valley Grape Growers FoundationNapa, CAGeneral support$51K
Cal Poly FoundationSan Luis Obispo, CAGeneral support$50K
Howard Training CenterModesto, CAGeneral support$50K
Napa Valley Sports FoundationYountville, CAGeneral support$50K
Wilson Elementary SchoolModesto, CAGeneral support$50K
Central Catholic High School FoundationModesto, CAGeneral support$45K
St John the Baptist Catholic ChurchHealdsburg, CAGeneral support$43K
Acam Educational FoundationBozeman, MTGeneral support$35K
St Helena Hospital FoundationSt Helena, CAGeneral support$31K
Sonoma Country Day SchoolSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$26K
St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolHealdsburg, CAGeneral support$25K
Daughters of Charity FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$20K
Healdsburg Food PantryHealdsburg, CAGeneral support$20K
Redwood Gospel MissionSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$20K
St Vincent de Paul Ministry of St Stanislaus Catholic Church IncModesto, CAGeneral support$20K
Redwood Empire Food BankSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$15K
American Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral support$11K
Best Buddies International IncMiami, FLGeneral support$10K
California Audubon SocietySan Francisco, CAGeneral support$10K
California Waterfowl AssociationRoseville, CAGeneral support$10K
Catholic Social Service GuildModesto, CAGeneral support$10K
Ducks Unlimited IncRancho Cordova, CAGeneral support$10K
McHenry Mansion FoundationModesto, CAGeneral support$10K
St Joseph's Catholic ChurchModesto, CAGeneral support$10K
The GuardsmenSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$10K
University of California San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAExecutive health division$10K
Stanislaus Community FoundationModesto, CAGeneral support$8,000
Family House IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$7,000
Capital Public Radio IncSacramento, CAGeneral support$5,000

By state: California 51 · Montana 1 · Iowa 1 · Florida 1 · Texas 2 · Mississippi 1

About this foundation

Bob and Marie Gallo Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Modesto, California, administered in care of Richard M Beal, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Bob and Marie Gallo 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 Bob and Marie Gallo Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.0M across 63 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Bob and Marie Gallo Foundation give?

California (51 grants), Montana (1 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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