Private foundation · EIN 94-6061537 · Modesto, California

Ernest 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $65K. 90% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$2.5M
Median grant
$65K
Stays in CA
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$45M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, INGeneral operations$1.7M
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's HealthPalo Alto, CAGeneral operations$400K
Church for TomorrowStockton, CAGeneral operations$100K
Jordan's Guardian AngelsSacramento, CAGeneral operations$100K
Stanislaus Community FoundationModesto, CAGeneral operations$80K
Hoover HouseStanford, CAGeneral operations$50K
John Burton Advocates for YouthSan Francisco, CAGeneral operations$50K
United Samaritans FoundationTurlock, CAGeneral operations$30K
Gallo Center for the ArtsModesto, CAGeneral operations$25K
De Marillac AcademySan Francisco, CAGeneral operations$1,000

By state: Indiana 1 · California 9

About this foundation

Ernest Gallo Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Modesto, California, tax-exempt since 1958. 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 Ernest Gallo Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Ernest Gallo Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 10 grants, a median of $65K.

Where does Ernest Gallo Foundation give?

Indiana (1 grants), California (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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