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Galaxy Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in HARTLAND, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Elaine Burke. It holds total assets of $5.4M. Annual income is reported at $3.5M. Total assets have grown from $113K in 2010 to $3.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Wisconsin. According to available records, Galaxy Foundation Inc. has made 60 grants totaling $339K, with a median grant of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $25K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 40 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, Maryland, New York, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Galaxy Foundation Inc. reported 60 individual grants totaling $338,800 in 2020 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $3,000. Half of those grants fell between $2,000 and $6,375. Its largest single grant in the record was $25,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $6,875 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in WI, which received 44 of the 60 grants on record (73 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 10 states. Of its 40 distinct grantees, 25 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were Catholic Relief Services ($60,000), Capuchin Community Services ($26,000) and United Community Center ($25,000).
Computed from 60 individual grant records (2020) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 10 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 60 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Galaxy Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 60 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, MD, NY.
Galaxy Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $339K across 60 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $25K.
Galaxy Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Galaxy Foundation Inc. is headquartered in HARTLAND, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Burke | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$7K
Total Assets
$3.4M
Fair Market Value
$6.8M
Net Worth
$3.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$87K
Distribution Amount
$308K
Total Grants
60
Total Giving
$339K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
40
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2020 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community AdvocatesPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Milwaukee, WI | $25K | 2020 |
| Guest HousePROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2020 |
| St Coletta Of Wi Grace LandingPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Jefferson, WI | $25K | 2020 |
| Catholic Relief ServicesPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2020 |
| Alverno CollegePROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Milwaukee, WI | $20K | 2020 |
| Acts HousingPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Milwaukee, WI | $15K | 2020 |
| United Community CenterPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2020 |
| Capuchin Community ServicesPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2020 |
| St Ann CenterPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders PhillipinesPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| National Catholic ReporterPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2020 |
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| Franciscan PeacemakersPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2020 |
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| Hope AlliancePROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Round Rock, TX | $3K | 2020 |
| Environmental Defense FundPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | New York, NY | $3K | 2020 |
| Benedict CenterPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2020 |
| Notre Dame SchoolPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2020 |
| Mercy HousingPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2020 |
| Clean WisconsinPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Madison, WI | $2K | 2020 |
| Waukesha County Community Dental ClinicPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Waukesha, WI | $2K | 2020 |
| St Vincent De Paul St TeresaPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Milwaukee, WI | $2K | 2020 |
| River AlliancePROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Madison, WI | $2K | 2020 |
| Feeding America Eastern WiPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Milwaukee, WI | $2K | 2020 |
| CubPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Stillwater, MN | $2K | 2020 |
| St Joseph Indian SchoolPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Chamberlain, SD | $2K | 2020 |
| Literacy Services Of WiPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Milwaukee, WI | $2K | 2020 |
| Archdiocese Of MilwaukeePROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | St Francis, WI | $2K | 2020 |
| Milwaukee Rep TheatrePROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Milwaukee, WI | $1K | 2020 |
| KmgcPROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Michigan City, IN | $1K | 2020 |
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