Big G Charitable Foundation Corp
Big G Charitable Foundation Corp is a private foundation based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Founded in 2009 by Mike Galesi, it supports qualified nonprofit organizations, with stated interests in environmental conservation and emergency relief.
Big G Charitable Foundation Corp at a glance
In short: Big G Charitable Foundation Corp gave $574K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Virginia. 59% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $574,400
- +177.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,109
- +139.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,253,274
- +1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (13 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Big G Charitable Foundation Corp
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants are asked to write or call for a grant application. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Stephanie Bruno
Mailing address: PO Box 406, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Phone: (973) 998-8822
Email: sbruno@biggfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Big G Charitable Foundation Corp
Who Big G Charitable Foundation Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Nature Conservancy ($321K). Together the top 10 received $501K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 99 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (56%), followed by New Jersey (12%), California (10%), Washington, DC (7%), and Florida (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Big G Charitable Foundation Corp open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 22 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 181% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 249% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2020) to $574K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $574K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Charitable Purpose | $321,400 |
| A Well-Fed World Orlando, FL | Charitable Purpose | $35,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Captain Paul Watson Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Core Community Organized Relief Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfa Yarmouth Port, MA | Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Wildaid Inc San Francisco, CA | Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Woodland Wildlife Pittstown, NJ | Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Animal Wellness Foundation Marina Del Rey, CA | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,253,274 | $651,548 | $616,557 | $574,400 | 22 | $574,400 | $182,711 | $230,265 |
| 2024 | $2,218,283 | $318,276 | $248,085 | $206,840 | 19 | $206,840 | — | $210,540 |
| 2023 | $2,148,092 | $359,629 | $299,396 | $251,000 | 17 | $251,000 | — | $176,342 |
| 2022 | $2,087,859 | $509,134 | $235,750 | $204,493 | 18 | $204,493 | $116,497 | $183,128 |
| 2021 | $1,814,475 | $-22,326 | $224,291 | $196,000 | 23 | — | $25,971 | $164,839 |
| 2020 | $2,061,092 | $550,924 | $160,771 | $137,500 | 27 | — | $225,199 | $113,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Big G Charitable Foundation Corp reported a distributable amount of $230K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated interests include environmental conservation and sustainability, and helping people in times of crisis. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in conservation, animal protection, food assistance, and humanitarian relief.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways: The Nature Conservancy says it conserves lands and waters; A Well-Fed World describes itself as a plant-based hunger relief and climate advocacy organization; and World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions include defending sea life (Captain Paul Watson Foundation), protecting wildlife and vital habitats (WildAid), and improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies (Direct Relief).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $574,400. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $321,400, with a median of $10,000. The largest award was $321,400 to The Nature Conservancy. Other notable grants included $35,000 to A Well-Fed World, $30,000 to World Central Kitchen, and $20,000 each to Captain Paul Watson Foundation, CORE Community Organized Relief, International Fund for Animal Welfare, and WildAid.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Morris J Galesi as president and Andrew S Vita Jr, Katherine Markowitz, and Barbara Mackes as trustees.
Big G Charitable Foundation Corp is led by Morris J. Galesi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Morris J. Galesi
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew S. Vita Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara Mackes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine Markowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michelle Galesi (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Big G Charitable Foundation Corp
How much does Big G Charitable Foundation Corp give each year?
Big G Charitable Foundation Corp gave $574K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $207K across 19 grants.
What is Big G Charitable Foundation Corp's typical grant size?
Big G Charitable Foundation Corp's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,109, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Big G Charitable Foundation Corp that year got $35K on average.
Where does Big G Charitable Foundation Corp give grants?
Big G Charitable Foundation Corp gives mostly in Virginia: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (12%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Morristown, NJ (2 grants).
Who are Big G Charitable Foundation Corp's largest grantees?
Big G Charitable Foundation Corp's largest 2025 grantees include The Nature Conservancy ($321,400), A Well-Fed World ($35,000) and World Central Kitchen ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Big G Charitable Foundation Corp?
Big G Charitable Foundation Corp reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $574K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $230K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Big G Charitable Foundation Corp fund?
The foundation’s stated interests include environmental conservation and sustainability, and helping people in times of crisis. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in conservation, animal protection, food assistance, and humanitarian relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Big G Charitable Foundation Corp?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Big G Charitable Foundation Corp's EIN?
Big G Charitable Foundation Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0314377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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