Big G Charitable Foundation Corp
Accepts applications
Big G Charitable Foundation Corp is a private foundation in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $574,400 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $321,400. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$574,400
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$321,400
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $206,840 the year before.
73% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $206,840 | 19 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $574,400 | 22 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stephanie Bruno PO Box 406, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (973) 998-8822, sbruno@biggfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Write or call for grant application. |
What Big G Charitable Foundation Corp funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $321,400 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $68,000 |
| California | 4 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $35,000 |
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable purpose | $321,400 |
| A Well-Fed World | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Captain Paul Watson Foundation | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Core Community Organized Relief | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfa | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Wildaid Inc | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Woodland Wildlife | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Animal Wellness Foundation | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of Randolph Animal Pound | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| No Greated Sacrifice | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Plainfield Area Humane Society | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Home for Good Dogs | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Market Street Mission | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Nourish NJ | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Presbyterian Church | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Water Mission | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Small Fry to Go | Charitable purpose | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Morris J Galesi
- Andrew S Vita Jr
- Katherine Markowitz
- Barbara Mackes
Questions people ask
Does Big G Charitable Foundation Corp accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Big G Charitable Foundation Corp give?
$574,400 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Big G Charitable Foundation Corp?
Its 2024 filing lists Morris J Galesi (President), Andrew S Vita Jr (Trustee), Katherine Markowitz (Trustee) and Barbara Mackes (Trustee).
What does Big G Charitable Foundation Corp fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and human services.