Private foundation · EIN 95-6982534 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher 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: 16 grants paid, $331K total, median $2,500. 6% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$331K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in NY
6%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 15 of 16 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dri Research FoundationReno, NVUnrestricted$250K
The Guinn CenterReno, NVNone$30K
Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery MuseumReno, NVUnrestricted$5,000
Nevada Museum of ArtReno, NVUnrestricted$5,000
George Mark Children's HouseSan Leandro, CAUnrestricted$5,000
State of Play ProductionsOssining, NYUnrestricted$3,000
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNUnrestricted$2,500
Boys & Girls Club of Truckee MeadowsReno, NVUnrestricted$2,500
Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella ValeeyPalm Desert, CAUnrestricted$2,500
University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MIUnrestricted$2,500
The Tahoe FundTahoe City, CAUnrestricted$2,500
Angel Flight WestSanta Monica, CAUnrestricted$2,500
University of Detroit JesuitDetroit, MIUnrestricted$2,500
Step 2 IncReno, NVUnrestricted$2,500
Pax Peace By Peace FundLas Vegas, NVUnrestricted$2,500

By state: Nevada 7 · California 4 · North Carolina 1 · Michigan 2 · New York 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Bruce H Sobel, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher 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 Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $331K across 16 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Thomas E & Mary K Gallagher Foundation give?

Nevada (7 grants), California (4 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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