Gallagher Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Gallagher Family Fund is a private foundation in Gill, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $44,400 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $40,400. 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$44,400
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$40,400
- Assets$803,464
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $39,000 the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $39,000 | 7 | $832,169 |
| 2024 | $44,400 | 7 | $803,464 |
How to apply
Gallagher Family Fund 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 Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $40,900 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $750 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Capacity Building and Summer Interns | $40,400 |
| Hyacinth AIDS Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocate NJ | General Support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Babs Mayer Scholarship Fund | $750 |
| Hampshire College | OP Scholarship Endowment Fund | $500 |
| Church of the Brethren | Childrens Disaster Services | $500 |
| Proteus Fund | Embrace Race Program | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Maryanne Gallagher
- Serena Gallagher Boyd
Questions people ask
Does Gallagher Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gallagher Family Fund give?
$44,400 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Gallagher Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Maryanne Gallagher (President and Treasurer) and Serena Gallagher Boyd (VP and Secretary).
What does Gallagher Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.