Charles F de Ganahl Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles F de Ganahl Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $892,000 | 42 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 50 | $8.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 49 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
Charles F de Ganahl Family 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 Charles F de Ganahl Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 6 | $560,000 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $533,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $70,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $50,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $38,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Election Watch | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Oregon Institute for Science and Medicine | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Election Watch | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Election Watch | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Election Watch | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Election Watch | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Community of Jesus Incorporated | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Community of Jesus Incorporated | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Community of Jesus Incorporated | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Community of Jesus Incorporated | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Community of Jesus Incorporated | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Balsam Mountain Trust | Challenge grant | $25,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Operation Airdrop | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Performing Arts Building Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Arts Empowering Life Inc | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| The Boys and Girls Clubs of Stoneham and Wakefield | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Camp Takodah | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Committee for A Constructive Tomorrow | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Election Watch | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stoneham Library | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Nra Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Karts 4 Kids | Sponsorship of one team/general expenses | $8,000 |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | The 5th of a 5 year pledge to the ligtkeepers program | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cato Institute | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| God's Greyts Greyhound Group Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Heritage Plantation of Sandwich Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jackson County Community Foundation | Balsam mountain preserve fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank A de Ganahl
- Patrick B Maraghy
- Rebecca R Pouliot
Questions people ask
Does Charles F de Ganahl Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles F de Ganahl Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Charles F de Ganahl Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank A de Ganahl (Trustee - As Needed), Patrick B Maraghy (Trustee - As Needed) and Rebecca R Pouliot (Trustee - As Needed).
What does Charles F de Ganahl Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and education.