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Robert W Galvin Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1955. It holds total assets of $57.7M. Annual income is reported at $8M. Total assets have grown from $40.8M in 2011 to $57.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Illinois, Florida, District of Columbia. According to available records, Robert W Galvin Foundation has made 94 grants totaling $11.7M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $3.6M and $4.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1.2M, with an average award of $124K. The foundation has supported 60 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, District of Columbia, California, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$119K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 32 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.
Robert W Galvin Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 94 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, DC, CA.
Robert W Galvin Foundation has distributed a total of $11.7M across 94 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $124K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1.2M.
Robert W Galvin Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Robert W Galvin Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher B Galvin | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary G Galvin | TREAS/SEC | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael P Galvin | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$57.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$57.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
94
Total Giving
$11.7M
Average Grant
$124K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
60
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Mcgraw Wildlife FoundationPUBLIC CHARITY | Dundee Township, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Institute Of TechnologyPUBLIC CHARITY | Chicago, IL | $1.2M | 2023 |
| RarePUBLIC CHARITY | Arlington, VA | $300K | 2023 |
| Ucsf School Of MedicinePUBLIC CHARITY | San Francisco, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe InstitutePUBLIC CHARITY | Santa Fe, NM | $275K | 2023 |
| Northwestern UniversityPUBLIC CHARITY | Evanston, IL | $275K | 2023 |
| Theodore Roosevelt ConservationPUBLIC CHARITY | Washington, DC | $275K | 2023 |
| The Kennedy CenterPUBLIC CHARITY | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Kidspace MuseumPUBLIC CHARITY | Pasadena, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| National Academy Of EngineeringPUBLIC CHARITY | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| Institute For Achievement Of Human PotentialPUBLIC CHARITY | Wyndmoor, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Weitzman Institute Of SciencePUBLIC CHARITY | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Science And IndustryPUBLIC CHARITY | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| United Negro College FundPUBLIC CHARITY | Washington, DC | $80K | 2023 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon TrustPUBLIC CHARITY | Miami, FL | $50K | 2023 |
| Illinois Math & Science AcademyPUBLIC CHARITY | Aurora, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Brain Research FoundationPUBLIC CHARITY | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| WttwPUBLIC CHARITY | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Harvard Kennedy CplPUBLIC CHARITY | Cambridge, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| President And FellowsPUBLIC CHARITY | Dorchester, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Shedd AquariumPUBLIC CHARITY | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Chicago History MuseumPUBLIC CHARITY | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Summit SchoolPUBLIC CHARITY | Summit, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Golden Apple FoundationPUBLIC CHARITY | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| The Field MuseumPUBLIC CHARITY | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Adler PlanetariumPUBLIC CHARITY | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of EdinburghPUBLIC CHARITY | Edinburgh | $5K | 2023 |
| Ymca - Mcgaw - JolietPUBLIC CHARITY | Plainfield, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Ymca Buehler Of Metropolitan ChicagoPUBLIC CHARITY | Palatine, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Ymca - Metropolitan ChicagoPUBLIC CHARITY | Evanston, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Sedona Arts CenterPUBLIC CHARITY | Sedona, AZ | $100 | 2023 |
| Northshore FoundationPUBLIC CHARITY | Evanston, IL | $200K | 2022 |
| Atlantic Salmon FederationPUBLIC CHARITY | Chamcook | $50K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossPUBLIC CHARITY | Boone, IA | $50K | 2022 |