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The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in GLENVIEW, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Robert E Gallagher Jr. It holds total assets of $28.6M. Annual income is reported at $9.7M. Total assets have grown from $23.3M in 2011 to $28.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of religion. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust has made 248 grants totaling $19.2M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $3.7M in 2020 to $5.7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $9.8M distributed across 126 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $2.9M, with an average award of $77K. The foundation has supported 101 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$72K
Largest Grant
$2.4M
Based on 57 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of religion. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 248 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, DC.
The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $19.2M across 248 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $77K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $2.9M.
The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust is headquartered in GLENVIEW, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Goese | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert E Gallagher Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anne Gallagher | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Isabel Glading | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$28.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$28.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
248
Total Giving
$19.2M
Average Grant
$77K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
101
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation For WomenGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $55K | 2023 |
| Christ Child SocietyGENERAL | Bethesda, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders Archdiocese Of ChicagoGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $2.9M | 2023 |
| St Therese Catholic SchoolEDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| St Pius V Church And SchoolGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $150K | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of ChicagoGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncGENERAL | Memphis, TN | $100K | 2023 |
| Loyola University ChicagoEDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankGENERAL | Geneva, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL | Boone, IA | $100K | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen IncorporatedGENERAL | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Global Giving Foundation IncGENERAL | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Nami - National Alliance On Mental IllnessGENERAL | Arlington, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinicGENERAL | Rochester, MN | $75K | 2023 |
| City Of Hope - Leukemia ResearchGENERAL | Duarte, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationGENERAL | Northfield, IL | $70K | 2023 |
| American Foundation For Suicide PreventionGENERAL | New York, NY | $70K | 2023 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncGENERAL | White Plains, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Fisher Center For Alzheimers ResearchGENERAL | New York, NY | $55K | 2023 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation IncGENERAL | Frisco, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Legal Aid ChicagoGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Northwestern UniversityEDUCATION | Evanston, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Scholarships IncGENERAL | Hayward, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Come To Believe FoundationGENERAL | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Journeycare IncGENERAL | Barrington, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey High SchoolGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Misericordia FoundationGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| House Of Good ShepardGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Chicago History MuseumGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| ClearbrookGENERAL | Rolling Meadows, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Boys Hope Girls HopeGENERAL | Bridgeton, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Washington Jesuit AcademyGENERAL | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Als Therapy DevelopmentGENERAL | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Public Interest Law InitiativeGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Science & IndustryGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Woodlands AcademyGENERAL | Lake Forest, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Mobile Care FoundationGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Window To The World Communications IncGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Amvets National Service FoundationGENERAL | Lanham, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Old Irving Park Community ClinicGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Alexian Brothers Health SystemsGENERAL | Elk Grove Village, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| American Brain Tumor AssociationGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Loyola AcademyEDUCATION | Wilmette, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Sisters Of Providence Of St Mary Of The WoodsGENERAL | Saint Mary Of The Wood, IN | $20K | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of ChicagoGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Jesuit Missions IncGENERAL | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |