The Gailo Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Gailo Trust is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $152,700 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$152,700
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $144,472 the year before.
50% 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 | $129,700 | 31 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $144,472 | 33 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $152,700 | 37 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
The Gailo 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 The Gailo Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 30 | $136,200 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| California | 3 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alley Theatre | Annual commitment | $50,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Harry ransom center | $15,000 |
| The Menil Collection | General operations | $12,500 |
| Alley Theatre | General operations | $10,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | Annual support | $10,000 |
| The Philosophical Society of Texas | Exploring the mysteries of the brain | $5,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Director's initiatives | $5,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Methodist center for performing arts medicine | $5,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Methodist center for performing arts medicine | $5,000 |
| Alley Theatre | Annual fundraiser | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast | Affordable health care | $3,000 |
| Rocco | Annual fund | $3,000 |
| St John's School | Annual fund | $3,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Annual fundraiser | $2,000 |
| Institute of Noetic Sciences | Exploration of noetic sciences | $2,000 |
| The Jung Center | Continuing education for the human spirit | $2,000 |
| Dan's House of Hope | Helping young adult cancer fighters | $1,500 |
| School Year Abroad | Global education | $1,500 |
| American Leadership Forum Houstongulf Coast Chapter | Annual giving campaign | $1,000 |
| Dunhaung Foundation | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Dan's House of Hope | Helping young adult cancer fighters | $1,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Rice University | Moody center for the arts | $1,000 |
| Rocco | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| The Jung Center | Continuing education for the human spirit | $1,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Harry ransom center | $1,000 |
| The Watermill Center | General operations | $1,000 |
| Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston | Funds for performing arts season | $700 |
| American Leadership Forum Houstongulf Coast Chapter | Cultivate diverse leadership | $500 |
| Children's Museum Houston | Annual fundraising campaign | $500 |
| Emerge | General support | $500 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | General operations | $500 |
| Humanities Texas | General operating funds | $500 |
| Leket Israel | Food bank | $500 |
| Nine Gates Programs Inc | Operating funds | $500 |
| The Progressive Forum | General operations | $500 |
| Tirr Memorial Hermann | Mission connect` | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lois F Stark
Questions people ask
Does The Gailo Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gailo Trust give?
$152,700 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Gailo Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Lois F Stark (Trustee).
What does The Gailo Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.