Arthur J Gallagher Foundation
Invitation OnlyRolling Meadows, Illinois · EIN 36-6082304 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded2,692
Typical grant$250
Total assets$6.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $709.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
86% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Education Scholarship | Chicago, IL | General exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| St Agnes of Bohemia School | Chicago, IL | General exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | General exempt purpose | $67,349 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | General exempt purpose | $19,981 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General exempt purpose | $15,161 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Dallas, TX | General exempt purpose | $14,443 |
| St Baldricks Foundation Inc | Monrovia, CA | General exempt purpose | $12,090 |
| Special Olympics Australia | Sydney Olympic Park, AS | General exempt purpose | $9,268 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints | Provo, UT | General exempt purpose | $8,995 |
| Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc | Wallkill, NY | General exempt purpose | $6,861 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | Rye Brook, NY | General exempt purpose | $6,686 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $6,469 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General exempt purpose | $6,257 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General exempt purpose | $6,164 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Inc | Needham, MA | General exempt purpose | $5,827 |
| Baton Rouge Child Advocacy Center | Baton Rouge, LA | General exempt purpose | $5,779 |
| United Way of Central Minnesota | Saint Cloud, MN | General exempt purpose | $5,385 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $5,011 |
| Ambrose Academy Association | Manhattan, KS | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Clearbrook | Arlington Heights, IL | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Warrenton, VA | General exempt purpose | $4,672 |
| Volunteers of America Inc | Rochester, NY | General exempt purpose | $4,540 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Inc | Chicago, IL | General exempt purpose | $4,465 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia Inc | Atlanta, GA | General exempt purpose | $4,235 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc | Chicago, IL | General exempt purpose | $4,001 |
| Foundation for Blind Children | Phoenix, AZ | General exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| The Edge Free Methodist Church | Pineville, LA | General exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Compassion International Incorporated | Colorado Springs, CO | General exempt purpose | $3,730 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | General exempt purpose | $3,421 |
| The Salvation Army | West Nyack, NY | General exempt purpose | $3,315 |
| Cru Global Inc | Orlando, FL | General exempt purpose | $3,300 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | General exempt purpose | $3,124 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation | Hoffman Estates, IL | General exempt purpose | $3,100 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | General exempt purpose | $3,050 |
| Lutheran Church of St Luke | Itasca, IL | General exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Pages of Our Communities Foundation | Olivia, MN | General exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| The United Way of Northeast Louisiana Inc | Monroe, LA | General exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | General exempt purpose | $2,930 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | Notre Dame, IN | General exempt purpose | $2,814 |
| First United Methodist Church | Denham Springs, LA | General exempt purpose | $2,761 |
| Kids in Distress Inc | Wilton Manors, FL | General exempt purpose | $2,644 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $2,613 |
| Medecins Sans Frontiers USA Inc | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $2,588 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc | Manhattan Beach, CA | General exempt purpose | $2,581 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc | Orlando, FL | General exempt purpose | $2,521 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Boston, MA | General exempt purpose | $2,520 |
| Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral | Chicago, IL | General exempt purpose | $2,507 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc | Merrifield, VA | General exempt purpose | $2,483 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | Notre Dame, IN | General exempt purpose | $2,450 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General exempt purpose | $2,350 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General exempt purpose | $2,347 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | General exempt purpose | $2,346 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General exempt purpose | $2,310 |
| Vertical Raise Np Inc | Coeur D Alene, ID | General exempt purpose | $2,282 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General exempt purpose | $2,250 |
| Mission of Our Lady of Mercy | Chicago, IL | General exempt purpose | $2,245 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General exempt purpose | $2,225 |
| People Working Cooperatively Inc | Cincinnati, OH | General exempt purpose | $2,200 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | General exempt purpose | $2,177 |
Showing the 60 largest of 2,692 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,614,360 | 2,692 |
| 2023 | $1,403,886 | 2,374 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349102812
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6082304
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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