Gialamas Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gialamas Family Foundation is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $278,400 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$278,400
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $232,000 the year before.
39% 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 | $202,400 | 8 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $232,000 | 13 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $278,400 | 13 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Gialamas 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 Gialamas Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 8 | $148,400 |
| Arizona | 2 | $70,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $30,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asu Foundation - Athletics | General support | $50,000 |
| UW Foundation Innovation Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $30,000 |
| Madison Opera | General support | $25,000 |
| Edgewood Campus School | General support | $20,000 |
| Hollis School District | General support | $20,000 |
| Pinnacle High - Pioneer Football | General support | $20,000 |
| Edgewood High School | General support | $18,400 |
| Assumption Greek Orthodox Church - Madison Wi | General support | $10,000 |
| National Hellenic Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General support | $10,000 |
| Underdog Pet Rescue Wi Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| First German Lutheran Church | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Demetria L Gialamas-Bull
- Thomas G Gialamas
- Gina M Gialamas
- Aris G Gialamas
Questions people ask
Does Gialamas Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gialamas Family Foundation give?
$278,400 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Gialamas Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Demetria L Gialamas-Bull (Executive Committee Member), Thomas G Gialamas (Co-Trustee), Gina M Gialamas (Executive Committee Member) and Aris G Gialamas (Co-Trustee).
What does Gialamas Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.