Galvan Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Galvan Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Victoria, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $391,933 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $83,333. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$391,933
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$83,333
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $375,068 the year before.
32% of its 2025 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 | $200,000 | 4 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $375,068 | 22 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $391,933 | 26 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ben Galvan 309 Willow Way, Victoria, TX 77904 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (361) 920-7505 |
| What to submit | Detail of request |
| Deadlines | December 1 of each year |
What Galvan Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 26 | $391,933 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Victory | Building fund | $83,333 |
| Texas A&m University-Victoria | Endowment | $65,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory | Operational support | $25,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows | Operational support | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Midcoast Family Services | Operational support | $6,000 |
| The Perpetual Help Home | Operational support | $5,500 |
| Restoration House Ministries | Operational support | $5,100 |
| Christ's Kitchen | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Nazareth Academy | School scholarships | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory | School scholarships | $5,000 |
| St Joseph High School | School scholarships | $5,000 |
| The Gabriel Project | Operational support | $5,000 |
| University of Houston-Victoria | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Victoria College | Nursing scholarship | $5,000 |
| Vine School | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Victoria Christian Assistance Minis | Operational support | $3,500 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Giving tree | $3,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory | School fund | $2,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Adopt A Pet | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Dorothy H O'Connor Pet Adoption Ctr | Operational support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ben Galvan
- Diana Galvan
- Kathryn Patterson
- Jennifer Galvan
Questions people ask
Does Galvan Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 1 of each year.
How much does Galvan Family Charitable Foundation give?
$391,933 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Galvan Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ben Galvan (President), Diana Galvan (Secretary), Kathryn Patterson (Director) and Jennifer Galvan (Director).
What does Galvan Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and animals.