Private foundation · EIN 81-6965769 · Naperville, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Galgano Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $55K total, median $25K. 67% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$55K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in IL
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Little FriendsWarrenville, ILGeneral$25K
Ok Kids KorralOklahoma City, OKGeneral$25K
Benet AcademyLisle, ILGeneral$5,000

By state: Illinois 2 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Galgano Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Naperville, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Galgano Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Galgano Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $55K across 3 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Galgano Family Foundation give?

Illinois (2 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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