Private foundation · EIN 87-4117194 · South Portland, Maine · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gali 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $41K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Maine.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$41K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in ME
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Windham Raymond School DistrictWindham, MEGeneral support$25K
Animal Refuge League of Greater PortlandWestbrook, MEGeneral support$5,000
StriveSouth Portland, MEGeneral support$5,000
Preble StreetPortland, MEGeneral support$5,000
Me Who Now When FoundationWestbrook, MEGeneral support$1,000

About this foundation

Gali Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in South Portland, Maine, administered in care of Suresh Gali, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Gali Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Gali Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $41K across 5 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Gali Foundation give?

Maine (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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