Gallo Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Gallo Family Foundation is a private foundation in Barrington, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $343,809 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $118,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$343,809
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$118,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $299,348 the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $294,323 | 36 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $299,348 | 40 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $343,809 | 47 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Kim Gallo 117 S Cook Street 284, Barrington, IL 60010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 348-9505, gallofamilyfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Written request with budget & financial statements |
| Deadlines | June 30th |
| Restrictions | No applicable restrictions |
What Gallo Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 35 | $310,753 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $13,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $6,556 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Revolution Workshop | General contribution | $118,000 |
| University of Chicago | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Holy Family Home for Our Families C | General contribution | $22,500 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | General contribution | $21,070 |
| Ascension Il Foundation | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Northern Fox V | General contribution | $8,000 |
| Wdsra Foundation | General contribution | $6,000 |
| New Mission Systems | General contribution | $5,556 |
| Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Sch | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Girls in the Game | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Marwen | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Misericordia | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Northwest Compass Inc | General contribution | $5,000 |
| United Help Ukraine | General contribution | $5,000 |
| YMCA | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Bethany House of Hospitality | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Viator House of Hospitality | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Waste Shed | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Ace Mentorship Program | General contribution | $3,500 |
| Habitit for Humanity of Dekalb Coun | General contribution | $3,500 |
| Bradley University | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Deborah's Place | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Wings | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Minneapolis American Indian Center | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Grace Children's | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Nuhorizons | General contribution | $1,000 |
| BVL Boxing Solutions NFP | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Chicago Cred | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Community Youth Development Institu | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Chicago | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Lakou | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago | General contribution | $1,000 |
| North American Traditional Indigeno | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Robert H Lurie Comprehensive Cance | General contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Gallo
- Kim Gallo
Questions people ask
Does Gallo Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 30th.
How much does Gallo Family Foundation give?
$343,809 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Gallo Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Gallo (Trustee) and Kim Gallo (Trustee).
What does Gallo Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and housing and homelessness.