How to apply
Write or call for grant application. Contact: Stephanie Bruno, Po Box 406, Basking Ridge, Nj, 9739988822, SBRUNO@BIGGFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA | Charitable purpose | $321K |
| A Well-Fed WorldOrlando, FL | Charitable purpose | $35K |
| World Central KitchenWashington, DC | Charitable purpose | $30K |
| Captain Paul Watson FoundationNew York, NY | Charitable purpose | $20K |
| Core Community Organized ReliefLos Angeles, CA | Charitable purpose | $20K |
| International Fund for Animal WelfaYarmouth Port, MA | Charitable purpose | $20K |
| Wildaid IncSan Francisco, CA | Charitable purpose | $20K |
| Woodland WildlifePittstown, NJ | Charitable purpose | $15K |
| Animal Wellness FoundationMarina del Rey, CA | Charitable purpose | $10K |
| Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA | Charitable purpose | $10K |
| Friends of Randolph Animal PoundRandolph, NJ | Charitable purpose | $10K |
| No Greated SacrificeWashington, DC | Charitable purpose | $10K |
| Plainfield Area Humane SocietyPlainfield, NJ | Charitable purpose | $10K |
| Community Food Bank of New JerseyHillside, NJ | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for New York CityBronx, NY | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Home for Good DogsBerkeley Heights, NJ | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Food PantryMorris Plains, NJ | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Market Street MissionMorristown, NJ | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Nourish NjMorristown, NJ | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Presbyterian ChurchBasking Ridge, NJ | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Water MissionNorth Charleston, SC | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Small Fry to GoNorth City, NJ | Charitable purpose | $3,000 |
By state: Virginia 1 · New Jersey 10 · California 4 · District of Columbia 2 · Florida 1 · New York 2
About this foundation
Big G Charitable Foundation Corp is a private grantmaking foundation in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, administered in care of Morris J Galesi, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Big G Charitable Foundation Corp accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Write or call for grant application. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Big G Charitable Foundation Corp give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $574K across 22 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Big G Charitable Foundation Corp give?
Virginia (1 grants), New Jersey (10 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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