Gallagher Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Gallagher Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Longboat Key, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,420 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$59,420
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,550 the year before.
16% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,100 | 23 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $52,550 | 26 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $59,420 | 25 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Gallagher Charitable Trust 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 Gallagher Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 13 | $18,420 |
| Florida | 5 | $7,400 |
| Ohio | 2 | $5,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $400 |
| Michigan | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | General operating support | $25,000 |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Church | General operating support | $5,600 |
| Marquette University | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Richard and Florence Fridl Family Scholarship-Univ of Dayton | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Congregation | General opertaing support | $3,500 |
| Archdiocese of Milwaukee | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin Parkinson Association | General operating support | $1,520 |
| Marty O'Connor Foundation for Progress | General opertaing support | $1,500 |
| A House in Austin | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Afjhar | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Ballpark Day of Faith | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Journey House Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Marquette University High School | General opertaing support | $1,000 |
| St Francis Desales Seminary | General opertaing support | $1,000 |
| Diocese of Venice | General operating support | $750 |
| Central Catholic High School | General operating support | $500 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Inc | General operating support | $500 |
| Vision Forward Assc | General opertaing support | $500 |
| Sisters of the Humility of Mary | General opertaing support | $400 |
| Maccanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary Inc | General operating support | $300 |
| Milwaukee PBS | General operating support | $300 |
| St Martha Catholic Church | General operating support | $300 |
| Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County | General operating support | $300 |
| Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation | General operating support | $250 |
| Missionaries of the Liturgy | General opertaing support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael L Gallagher
Questions people ask
Does Gallagher Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gallagher Charitable Trust give?
$59,420 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gallagher Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael L Gallagher (Trustee).
What does Gallagher Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.