Galena-Yorktown Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Galena-Yorktown Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 98 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants98
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$39.6 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 89 | $43.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 98 | $39.6 million |
How to apply
Galena-Yorktown 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.
What Galena-Yorktown Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 44 | $1.2 million |
| Maryland | 16 | $1.2 million |
| New York | 16 | $200,848 |
| Virginia | 10 | $172,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $150,833 |
| California | 2 | $115,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva of Greater Washington | Unrestricted funds | $1.0 million |
| The Kennedy Center | Unrestricted funds | $331,353 |
| Actblue Charities Inc | Unrestricted funds | $150,833 |
| The Voter Participation Center | Unrestricted funds | $110,000 |
| American Voter Education Fund | Unrestricted funds | $80,000 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc | Unrestricted funds | $75,000 |
| DC Jazz Festival | Unrestricted funds | $70,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted funds | $66,666 |
| Amalgamated Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $50,000 |
| Some (So Others Might Eat) | Unrestricted funds | $50,000 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | Unrestricted funds | $40,000 |
| Active Minds | Unrestricted funds | $35,000 |
| Sister District Project | Unrestricted funds | $35,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | Unrestricted funds | $35,000 |
| Council for Court Excellence | Unrestricted funds | $33,900 |
| Broad Futures | Unrestricted funds | $32,500 |
| Myriad USA | Unrestricted funds | $30,000 |
| Washington Performing Arts Society | Unrestricted funds | $30,000 |
| League of American Orchestras | Unrestricted funds | $28,500 |
| DC College Access Program | Unrestricted funds | $26,667 |
| Friends of Cancer Research | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Salzburg Global Seminar | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Sixth & I Historic Synagogue | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Vet Voice Foundation Inc | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Unrestricted funds | $22,222 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | Unrestricted funds | $20,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | Unrestricted funds | $20,000 |
| Leon Fleisher Academy | Unrestricted funds | $20,000 |
| Spoleto Festival USA | Unrestricted funds | $20,000 |
| Wolly Mammoth Theater Company | Unrestricted funds | $20,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Unrestricted funds | $16,667 |
| Academy of Hope | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Heifetz International Music Institute | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Hias Foundation Inc | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Jewish Community Relation Council of Greater Washington | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| NAMI Walks | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Phi Beta Kappa | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Studio Theatre | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald D Abramson
- Anne E Abramson
Questions people ask
Does Galena-Yorktown Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Galena-Yorktown Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 98 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Galena-Yorktown Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ronald D Abramson (Trustee-Part) and Anne E Abramson (Trustee-Part).
What does Galena-Yorktown Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.