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The Ernest Gallo Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $3.7 million in grants paid to 16 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

University of Notre Dame du Lac
$6M
47%

LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH
$2.5M
19%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
$1M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$27.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$62.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ERNEST GALLO FOUNDATION?
No. ERNEST GALLO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ERNEST GALLO FOUNDATION give?
ERNEST GALLO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, California, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ERNEST GALLO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ERNEST GALLO FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $28 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ERNEST GALLO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ERNEST GALLO FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $3.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ERNEST GALLO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ERNEST GALLO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Notre Dame du Lac, LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH, and UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ERNEST GALLO FOUNDATION?
ERNEST GALLO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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