Galaxie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Galaxie Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$70,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $70,000 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 | $70,000 | 7 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 7 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $70,000 | 7 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Galaxie 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 Galaxie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 3 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Shoestring | Support purpose of organization | $20,000 |
| Abortion Care Network | Support purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law | Support purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Annex Teen Clinic | Support purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Canopy Childrens Solutions | Support purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | Support for purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Haven House | Support purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie H McRee
- Annie Laurie McRee
- Elizabeth Bethea McRee
- Lanier Thomason McRee
Questions people ask
Does Galaxie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Galaxie Foundation give?
$70,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Galaxie Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurie H McRee (President), Annie Laurie McRee (Vice President), Elizabeth Bethea McRee (Secretary) and Lanier Thomason McRee (Treasurer).
What does Galaxie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and youth programs.