Ernest Gallo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ernest Gallo Foundation is a private foundation in Modesto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $65,000 and the largest $1.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.5 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$65,000
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$69.7 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.7 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.3 million | 5 | $64.4 million |
| 2022 | $1.9 million | 9 | $55.1 million |
| 2023 | $3.7 million | 9 | $63.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 10 | $69.7 million |
How to apply
Ernest Gallo Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ernest Gallo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $1.7 million |
| California | 9 | $836,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | General operations | $1.7 million |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health | General operations | $400,000 |
| Church for Tomorrow | General operations | $100,000 |
| Jordan's Guardian Angels | General operations | $100,000 |
| Stanislaus Community Foundation | General operations | $80,000 |
| Hoover House | General operations | $50,000 |
| John Burton Advocates for Youth | General operations | $50,000 |
| United Samaritans Foundation | General operations | $30,000 |
| Gallo Center for the Arts | General operations | $25,000 |
| De Marillac Academy | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph E Gallo
- Matthew I Friedrich
- Mary C Gallo
- Ernest J Gallo
- Christopher D Gallo
Questions people ask
Does Ernest Gallo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ernest Gallo Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $65,000.
Who runs Ernest Gallo Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph E Gallo (President), Matthew I Friedrich (Secretary), Mary C Gallo (Treasurer) and Ernest J Gallo (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ernest Gallo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.