Bob and Marie Gallo Foundation
Invitation OnlyModesto, California · EIN 91-2048972 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
19% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma County Community Foundation | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $250,000 |
| Open Hearts Foundation | Malibu, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| St Stanislaus Catholic School | Modesto, CA | General support | $150,000 |
| University of California San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Hematology and oncology division | $120,000 |
| Modesto Union Gospel Mission | Modesto, CA | General support | $104,000 |
| Sisters of the Cross of the Sacred Heart of Jesus | Modesto, CA | General support | $95,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| St Stanislaus Catholic Church | Modesto, CA | General support | $74,400 |
| Diocese of Stockton | Stockton, CA | General support | $65,000 |
| Anova Education and Behavior Consultation Inc | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $60,000 |
| Gallo Center for the Arts Inc | Modesto, CA | General support | $56,200 |
| Napa Valley Grape Growers Foundation | Napa, CA | General support | $51,000 |
| Cal Poly Foundation | San Luis Obispo, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Howard Training Center | Modesto, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Napa Valley Sports Foundation | Yountville, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Wilson Elementary School | Modesto, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Central Catholic High School Foundation | Modesto, CA | General support | $45,000 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Church | Healdsburg, CA | General support | $43,000 |
| Acam Educational Foundation | Bozeman, MT | General support | $35,000 |
| St Helena Hospital Foundation | St Helena, CA | General support | $30,500 |
| Sonoma Country Day School | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $25,500 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic School | Healdsburg, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Daughters of Charity Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Healdsburg Food Pantry | Healdsburg, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Redwood Gospel Mission | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Ministry of St Stanislaus Catholic Church Inc | Modesto, CA | General support | $19,500 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General support | $11,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| California Audubon Society | San Francisco, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| California Waterfowl Association | Roseville, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Social Service Guild | Modesto, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Rancho Cordova, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Mchenry Mansion Foundation | Modesto, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church | Modesto, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Guardsmen | San Francisco, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| University of California San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Executive health division | $10,000 |
| Stanislaus Community Foundation | Modesto, CA | General support | $8,000 |
| Family House Inc | San Francisco, CA | General support | $7,000 |
| Capital Public Radio Inc | Sacramento, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Dallas | Dallas, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Central West Ballet | Modesto, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Great Valley Museum Foundation | Modesto, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Griot Arts Inc | Clarksdale, MS | General support | $5,000 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Church | New Berlin, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| In My Shoes Inc | Dallas, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Knights of Columbus | New Haven, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Napa Valley Festival Association | Napa, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| St Peter and Paul Catholic Church | San Francisco, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| United Samaritans Foundation | Turlock, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Hagerstown, MD | General support | $4,000 |
| Diabetes Youth Families | Concord, CA | General support | $4,000 |
| Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalemnorthwestern Lieutenancy | Alamo, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Big Valley Grace Community Church | Modesto, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Red Shield Community Center | Modesto, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Napa, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Rivers of Recovery | Eagan, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Knight's Ferry History and Museum Associates | Knights Ferry, CA | General support | $1,100 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,001,700 | 63 |
| 2024 | $1,049,600 | 40 |
| 2023 | $688,726 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632019349100753
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2048972
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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