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Galenus Foundation is a private trust based in NEWTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. It holds total assets of $13.5M. Annual income is reported at $6.8M. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2011 to $13.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, New York and California. According to available records, Galenus Foundation has made 74 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.6M in 2022 to $790K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $675K, with an average award of $32K. The foundation has supported 40 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 54% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$50K
Largest Grant
$650K
Based on 17 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.
Galenus Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 74 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, DC.
Galenus Foundation has distributed a total of $2.4M across 74 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $32K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $675K.
Galenus Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Galenus Foundation is headquartered in NEWTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura F Langer | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert S Langer | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$13.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
74
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$32K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
40
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherish The ChildrenGENERAL FUND | Glastonbury, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of TechnoloRESEARCH | Cambridge, MA | $600K | 2023 |
| American Academy Of AchievementEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $45K | 2023 |
| The American Institute Of ChemicalEDUCATION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Mcgillivray Finish Strong FoundatioGENERAL SUPPORT | North Andover, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Lehigh UniversityEDUCATION | Bethlehem, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenteMedical Advancement | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Museum Of ScienceEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Creative VisionsADVOCACY | Malibu, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Milken InstituteAdvocacy | Santa Monica, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Jcc Of Greenwich CtRELIGIOUS ACTIVITY | Greenwich, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Notre DameEDUCATION | Notre Dame, IN | $5K | 2023 |
| Chabad Of GreenwichRELIGIOUS | Greenwich, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| The Giving Back FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Boston BalletADVANCE THE ARTS | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Greater Boston Food BankHuman Services | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Univ Of California-San FranciscoGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Newton Food PantryHuman Services | Newton, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Fine ArtsInternational Relief | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Pan Mass ChallengeEDUCATION | Needham, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Life Energy InstituteGENERAL FUND | Topanga, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research FdnMEDICAL ADVANCEMENT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| National Outdoor Leadership SchoolGENERAL FUND | Lander, WY | $1K | 2023 |
| New Art CenterCancer Research | Newton, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Cub Of Collier CountYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Naples, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Only Make BelieveGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $512 | 2023 |
| Beth Israel Leahy HealthMEDICAL RESEARCH | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Komen For The CureEDUCATION | Dallas, TX | $100 | 2023 |
| Cradles To CrayonsHUMAN SERVICES | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmEDUCATION | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| International Institute Of New EnglEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Ucla FoundationEDUCATION | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Creative StartupsRESEARCH | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2022 |