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The Gailo Trust

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Houston, Texas · EIN 74-6054992 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$153K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.3M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $700 and $3,000.

From the return

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.

  • Arts & Culture10
  • Education4
  • Health3
  • Environment1
  • Food Assistance1
  • Mental Health1

Where it gives

18% of grants went outside Texas.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Alley TheatreHouston, TXAnnual commitment$50,000
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXHarry ransom center$15,000
The Menil CollectionHouston, TXGeneral operations$12,500
Alley TheatreHouston, TXGeneral operations$10,000
Sarah Lawrence CollegeBronxville, NYAnnual support$10,000
The Philosophical Society of TexasAustin, TXExploring the mysteries of the brain$5,000
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXDirector's initiatives$5,000
Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TXMethodist center for performing arts medicine$5,000
Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TXMethodist center for performing arts medicine$5,000
Alley TheatreHouston, TXAnnual fundraiser$3,000
Planned Parenthood Gulf CoastHouston, TXAffordable health care$3,000
RoccoHouston, TXAnnual fund$3,000
St John's SchoolHouston, TXAnnual fund$3,000
Holocaust Museum HoustonHouston, TXAnnual fundraiser$2,000
Institute of Noetic SciencesPetaluma, CAExploration of noetic sciences$2,000
The Jung CenterHouston, TXContinuing education for the human spirit$2,000
Dan's House of HopeHouston, TXHelping young adult cancer fighters$1,500
School Year AbroadNorth Andover, MAGlobal education$1,500
American Leadership Forum Houstongulf Coast ChapterHouston, TXAnnual giving campaign$1,000
Dunhaung FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating funds$1,000
Dan's House of HopeHouston, TXHelping young adult cancer fighters$1,000
Houston Grand OperaHouston, TXGeneral operating funds$1,000
Rice UniversityHouston, TXMoody center for the arts$1,000
RoccoHouston, TXGeneral operating funds$1,000
The Jung CenterHouston, TXContinuing education for the human spirit$1,000
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXHarry ransom center$1,000
The Watermill CenterWater Mill, NYGeneral operations$1,000
Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of HoustonHouston, TXFunds for performing arts season$700
American Leadership Forum Houstongulf Coast ChapterHouston, TXCultivate diverse leadership$500
Children's Museum HoustonHouston, TXAnnual fundraising campaign$500
EmergeHouston, TXGeneral support$500
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXGeneral operations$500
Humanities TexasAustin, TXGeneral operating funds$500
Leket IsraelTeaneck, NJFood bank$500
Nine Gates Programs IncLoomis, CAOperating funds$500
The Progressive ForumHouston, TXGeneral operations$500
Tirr Memorial HermannHouston, TXMission connect`$500

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$152,70037
2024$144,47235
2023$129,70031

Sources

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