Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$20,628
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.3 million the year before.
81% 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 | $4.3 million | 30 | $417,040 |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 37 | $20,628 |
How to apply
Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust 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 Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $684,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $103,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $65,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Radical Unity Project Development | Charitable | $103,000 |
| Downcity Design | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Open New York Education Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Regional Plan Association | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Sage | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Fountain House | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Savannah Philharmonic Education Initiatives | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Savannah Children's Choir | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Auburn Seminary | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Erase Racism | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Builders Institute of Westchester and Putnam | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Sero Project Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| No Small Endeavor | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Miami New Drama | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Open New York Education Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| World Trade Center Performing Arts | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Jonah Bokaer Arts Foundation (Hudson Eye) | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Historic Savannah Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hudson Festival Orchestra | Charitable | $15,000 |
| HCSD Community Endowment Fund Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hudson Family Reunion Committee | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mindful Schools | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Indivisible Civics | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tectonic Theater Project | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Land Use Law Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Columbia Economic Development Corporation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hudson Flag Day Parade Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shiloh Baptist Church | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Hudson Film Festival Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Create Council | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The 24 Hour Plays | Charitable | $2,500 |
| North East Community Center Attn Sponsorships | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Mental Health Assoc of Columbia- Greene | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Philmont Fire Department | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Galloway
Questions people ask
Does Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric Galloway (President).
What does Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.