Ernest Gallo Foundation
Invitation OnlyModesto, California · EIN 94-6061537 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$69.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $100,000.
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
10% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | General operations | $1,700,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health | Palo Alto, CA | General operations | $400,000 |
| Church for Tomorrow | Stockton, CA | General operations | $100,000 |
| Jordan's Guardian Angels | Sacramento, CA | General operations | $100,000 |
| Stanislaus Community Foundation | Modesto, CA | General operations | $80,000 |
| Hoover House | Stanford, CA | General operations | $50,000 |
| John Burton Advocates for Youth | San Francisco, CA | General operations | $50,000 |
| United Samaritans Foundation | Turlock, CA | General operations | $30,000 |
| Gallo Center for the Arts | Modesto, CA | General operations | $25,000 |
| De Marillac Academy | San Francisco, CA | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,536,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $3,708,000 | 11 |
| 2022 | $1,889,500 | 9 |
| 2020 | $1,325,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622399349100627
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-6061537
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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