Gallogly Family Foundation

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $2.35-3 million
• Success Rate: Not publicly available
• Decision Time: Varies by relationship
• Grant Range: $5,000 - $1,600,000
• Geographic Focus: National (concentrated in TX, OK, NY, CO)

Contact Details

Website: www.galloglyfamilyfoundation.org
Phone: (281) 734-5279
Address: 4401 North Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, TX 78746

Overview

The Gallogly Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established as a 501(c)(3) in March 2016 by James L. Gallogly and Janet M. Gallogly. With assets exceeding $40 million and annual giving between $2.3-3 million, the foundation focuses primarily on education and land conservation while also supporting legal services, early childhood development, and social justice causes. James Gallogly, the foundation's president, is a former CEO of LyondellBasell Industries and the 14th President of the University of Oklahoma (2018-2019). The foundation has grown significantly from $1.9 million in assets in 2011 to over $40 million today, demonstrating sustained commitment to philanthropic growth. Operating without paid staff, all leadership positions are held by family members who serve without compensation, reflecting a hands-on approach to grantmaking.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

• General Grantmaking: $5,000 - $1,600,000 (relationship-based, no formal application process)
• Gallogly Family Foundation Public Interest Law Fellowship (2016-2024, DISCONTINUED): $50,000/year for 1-2 years supporting law graduates in public interest work

Priority Areas

• Education (legal education, early childhood, higher education)
• Land conservation and environmental protection
• Immigration legal services
• Civil rights and human rights advocacy
• Early childhood development and nurse-family partnerships
• Poverty relief and economic justice

What They Don't Fund

While not explicitly stated, the foundation does not appear to fund:

• For-profit organizations
• Individual requests (except through fellowship programs)
• International organizations

Governance and Leadership

President & Treasurer: James L. Gallogly - Former CEO of LyondellBasell Industries, former President of University of Oklahoma
Senior Vice President: Janet M. Gallogly - Co-founder
Vice President & Executive Director: Kasey A. DeLuke - Daughter of founders, attorney, board member of Western New York Land Conservancy
Vice Presidents: Kelly M. Gray, Kimberly M. Wilke

Kasey DeLuke on land conservation: "We are honored to be able to protect this majestic forest in her honor and create a legacy of conservation."

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This funder does not have a public application process. Grants are awarded through trustee discretion and relationships. Organizations typically connect with the foundation through:

• Direct outreach to foundation leadership
• Introductions through existing grantees
• Site visits initiated by foundation members (documented with Any Baby Can in Austin)

Getting on Their Radar

• The foundation has shown interest in organizations that foundation members can visit personally, as demonstrated when "Members of the Gallogly Family Foundation toured the facility before initial grant was awarded" to Any Baby Can
• Kasey DeLuke, as Executive Director and board member of Western New York Land Conservancy, may be a connection point for environmental organizations in that region
• Organizations with ties to University of Oklahoma, University of Texas, American University, or University of Colorado Colorado Springs may find natural connection points through the family's educational affiliations

Decision Timeline

Not publicly available; varies based on relationship development

Success Rates

Not publicly disclosed; foundation awarded 30 grants in most recent filing year

Reapplication Policy

Evidence suggests successful grantees can receive ongoing annual support (Any Baby Can has received funding annually since fall 2015)

Application Success Factors

Based on the foundation's documented giving patterns:

• Geographic alignment: Strong preference for organizations in Texas (Austin area), Oklahoma (Norman/OKC), Western New York (Buffalo area), and Colorado Springs
• Mission alignment: Clear connection to education, land conservation, or legal services for underserved populations
• Demonstrated impact: Any Baby Can representatives note the foundation toured their facility before making initial grant
• Multi-year potential: Foundation shows pattern of sustained support for aligned organizations
• Strategic significance: Large grants ($200,000+) go to transformative projects like land preservation or building projects
• Personal connection: Foundation leadership engagement appears crucial - all board members serve without compensation, suggesting deep personal involvement

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• This is a relationship-based funder without a formal application process - focus on building connections rather than preparing unsolicited proposals
• The foundation prefers hands-on engagement, including site visits before making grants
• Multi-year support is possible for organizations that demonstrate impact and alignment
• Geographic ties to family origins (TX, OK, NY, CO) appear to strengthen funding potential
• Large transformative grants ($200,000+) are possible for strategic projects, particularly in land conservation
• Consider reaching out through existing grantees or board connections, particularly through Kasey DeLuke's involvement with Western New York Land Conservancy

References

• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - The Gallogly Family Foundation Form 990-PF filings (2023-2024). Accessed February 2026.
• Candid Foundation Directory - The Gallogly Family Foundation profile. https://fconline.foundationcenter.org/fdo-grantmaker-profile?key=GALL106. Accessed February 2026.
• University of Texas School of Law - Gallogly Family Foundation Public Interest Law Fellowship page. https://law.utexas.edu/publicinterest/scholarships/gallogly-family-foundation-public-interest-law-fellowship/. Accessed February 2026.
• Buffalo Rising - "Western New York Land Conservancy receives $200,000 gift for new nature sanctuary" (September 2017).
• OU Daily - "Gallogly family philanthropy reaches far and wide" (March 2018).
• Any Baby Can Austin - Documentation of annual grants since fall 2015.
• Western New York Land Conservancy - Press releases on Margery Gallogly Nature Sanctuary, Janet Gallogly Allegany Wildlands, and Stella Niagara Preserve (2017-2022).
• University of Colorado Colorado Springs - Press releases on Gallogly Events Center and Recreation and Wellness Center donations (2010).