Galashiels Fund LTD
Preselected recipients only
Galashiels Fund LTD is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $15.1 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1.0 million and the largest $5.0 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$15.1 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1.0 million
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$240 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $16.1 million the year before.
25% 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 | $16.1 million | 13 | $234 million |
| 2024 | $15.1 million | 12 | $240 million |
How to apply
Galashiels Fund LTD 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 Galashiels Fund LTD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $5.0 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $3.5 million |
| California | 1 | $2.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 4 | $1.2 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Justice | Annual support | $5.0 million |
| World Bicycle Relief | Annual support | $2.2 million |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | Endowment and annual support | $2.1 million |
| Holy Family Ministries | Endowment and annual support | $1.3 million |
| Cato Institute | Annual support | $1.0 million |
| Cristo Ray Jesuit High School | Annual support | $1.0 million |
| Greater Education Opportunities Foundation | Annual support | $1.0 million |
| Wild Tomorrow Fund | Annual support | $756,000 |
| Beginning With Children Foundation | Annual support | $250,000 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | Annual support | $250,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Annual support | $125,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Inc | Annual support | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David T Bradford
- Andrea K Mayes
- Betsy P Colburn
- Keith W Colburn
Questions people ask
Does Galashiels Fund LTD accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Galashiels Fund LTD give?
$15.1 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1.0 million.
Who runs Galashiels Fund LTD?
Its 2024 filing lists David T Bradford (Secretary/Director), Andrea K Mayes (Assistant Treasurer), Betsy P Colburn (Vice President/Director) and Keith W Colburn (Pres/Treasurer/Director).
What does Galashiels Fund LTD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.