Guardians of Life Inc
Preselected recipients only
Guardians of Life Inc is a private foundation in Bethany Beach, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,379 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$32,379
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$576,276
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $32,862 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,337 | 10 | $570,056 |
| 2024 | $32,862 | 10 | $576,538 |
| 2025 | $32,379 | 10 | $576,276 |
How to apply
Guardians of Life Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 5 | $19,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,879 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
| Delaware | 2 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount de Sales Academy | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Most Blessed Sacrament | General charitable purposes | $5,879 |
| Mary's Center | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| St Mark's | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Blessed Trinity Church of Deliverence | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| The Grace Center | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Delaware Right to Life | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Birth Right of Annapolis & Glen Burnie | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Sussex Pregnancy Care Center | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerard J Gallagher
- Maureen H Gallagher
- Mary E Gallagher
Questions people ask
Does Guardians of Life Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Guardians of Life Inc give?
$32,379 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Guardians of Life Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerard J Gallagher (Director), Maureen H Gallagher (Director) and Mary E Gallagher (Director).