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Galaxy Foundation

Preselected recipients only Saratoga, California · EIN 823190985

Galaxy Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $475 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $125 and the largest $200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $1,150 the year before.

75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$7005$471,419
2023$1,1503$770,124
2024$4754$1.1 million

How to apply

Galaxy Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Galaxy Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$225
New York1$200
Washington1$50

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
To help Cornell students to do the greatest good and make the world a better place.$200
San Francisco Society for the Preve
San Francisco, CA
To ensure every companion animal has access to quality medical care, compassionate shelter, and a loving home.$200
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, WA
To unite innovative research and compassionate care to prevent and eliminate cancer and infectious disease. Were driven by the urgency of our patients, the hope of our community and our passion to pursue discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and healthier lives for every person in every community.$50
San Francisco Opera
San Francisco, CA
To bring growing audiences together to experience the transformative power of opera, focusing on artistic excellence, diversity, innovation, and community engagement, while championing new works, training young artists, and developing new audiences through arts education and outreach.$25

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Galaxy Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Galaxy Foundation give?

$475 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $125.

Who runs Galaxy Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Angela Cheng (President & CEO) and Jimmy Wong (Secretary).

What does Galaxy Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and education.

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