The Bill & Rosemary Gallagher Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bill & Rosemary Gallagher Foundation is a private foundation in Missoula, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $379,500 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $51,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$379,500
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$51,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $377,500 the year before.
44% 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 | $376,500 | 40 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $377,500 | 41 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $379,500 | 46 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carolyn Maier PO Box 3387, Missoula, MT 59806 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 240-6353 |
| What to submit, deadlines | Contact above |
| Restrictions | Charities in the state of Montana |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Bill & Rosemary Gallagher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 41 | $343,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Homes | General operating | $51,000 |
| Mountain Home Montana | General operating | $35,000 |
| Montana Food Bank | General operating | $25,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Home | General operating | $20,000 |
| Missoula Fairgrounds | General operating | $20,000 |
| Partnership for Children | General operating | $15,000 |
| Missoula Aging Services | General operating | $10,000 |
| Missoula Downtown Foundation Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Child Bridge Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Missoula County | General operating | $8,000 |
| Missoula Children's Theatre | General operating | $7,500 |
| YWCA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Watson Children's Shelter Inc | General operating | $7,500 |
| Summit Career Center | General operating | $7,500 |
| Sanders Co Council on Aging | General operating | $7,000 |
| Kids Coop | General operating | $6,000 |
| Casa of Missoula | General operating | $6,000 |
| Bonner PTA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Children | General operating | $5,000 |
| Missoula Symphony Association | General operating | $5,000 |
| Garden City Harvest | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ramps | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tamarack Grief Resource Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| Promise 686 Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Missoula Butterfly House | General operating | $5,000 |
| Summit for Parkinsons | General operating | $5,000 |
| Seeley Lake Community Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Missoula Interfaith Collaborative | General operating | $5,000 |
| Stevensville Playhouse Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre | General operating | $5,000 |
| Travelers Rest Connection | General operating | $5,000 |
| Partners Hope Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Smiles Across Montana | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Producer Partnership | General operating | $5,000 |
| Home Resource | General operating | $5,000 |
| Angel Flight West Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Open Ended Community Arts Center | General operating | $4,000 |
| Writing Coaches of Montana | General operating | $4,000 |
| Community Health Alliance | General operating | $4,000 |
| Operation Warm Inc | General operating | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn Maier
- Rick Hart
- Larry Gianchetta
- Rick Baskett
Questions people ask
Does The Bill & Rosemary Gallagher Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact above.
How much does The Bill & Rosemary Gallagher Foundation give?
$379,500 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Bill & Rosemary Gallagher Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carolyn Maier (Executive Director), Rick Hart (Chairman), Larry Gianchetta (Vice Chairman) and Rick Baskett (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Bill & Rosemary Gallagher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and seniors.