Big G Charitable Foundation Corp
Big G Charitable Foundation Corp is a private foundation based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Founded in 2009, the foundation supports qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations with a focus on environmental conservation and sustainability as well as national and global emergency relief efforts.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$574K
+177.7% YoY
Grant Count
22
+15.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+139.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to protect the helpless and defend the defenseless by supporting the sustainable needs of the planet and those suffering the hardships of illness and societal challenges.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Environmental conservation and sustainability
- Wildlife protection and ocean conservation
- National and global emergency relief efforts
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications. Grant applications can be downloaded from their website at biggfoundation.org.
Grant Range
$10,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey, California, and New York, though it supports both national and global initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $2,218,283–$2,253,274
- Total annual giving: $207,000–$574,400
- Total revenues: $318,276
- Total expenses: $248,085
- Giving rate: 9.3% of assets
Staffing:
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,253,274 | $2,218,283 | $2,148,092 |
| Revenue | $651,548 | $318,276 | $359,629 |
| Expenses | $616,557 | $248,085 | $299,396 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $574,400 | $206,840 | $251,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $182,711 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $230,265 | $210,540 | $176,342 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Big G Charitable Foundation Corp
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Trustees:
- Mike Galesi (Founder)
- Barbara Mackes
- Katherine Markowitz
- Andrew S. Vita Jr.
Staff:
- Stephanie Bruno (Development Director)
Founder Background: Mike Galesi founded the Big G Foundation after discovering his passion for giving as a young boy through his father, John (Big G), when they worked together to support less fortunate families. His primary passions are ocean and land conservation and providing assistance during times of crisis.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORRIS J GALESI | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ANDREW S VITA JR | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KATHERINE MARKOWITZ | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| BARBARA MACKES | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
- Website: biggfoundation.org
- Phone: 973-998-8822
- Mailing Address: PO Box 406, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-0406
- EIN: 80-0314377
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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