Galavante in the World Foundation
Galavante in the World Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4K.
Galavante in the World Foundation at a glance
In short: Galavante in the World Foundation gave $4K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,106
- -91.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,027
- -93.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $10,806
- +72.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Galavante in the World Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Madina Shahab ($2K across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Galavante in the World Foundation gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $46K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madina Shahab | Educational support | $1,606 |
| Sara Hakimi Washington, DC | Educational support | $1,500 |
| Ellaha Shahab | Refugee resettlement support | $500 |
| Madina Shahab | Educational support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,806 | $42,138 | $32,629 | $4,106 | 4 | $4,106 | $361 |
| 2023 | $6,261 | $101,152 | $107,913 | $45,992 | 3 | $107,913 | — |
| 2022 | $6,140 | $4,226 | $43,805 | $43,805 | 2 | $43,805 | — |
| 2021 | $1,914 | $15,449 | $13,535 | $5,555 | 3 | $19,055 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Galavante in the World Foundation reported a distributable amount of $361 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Galavante in the World Foundation is led by Christine Drinan, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Drinan
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Dean
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keiko Reid
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Naser
Strategy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Walter M Piecewicz (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Galavante in the World Foundation
How much does Galavante in the World Foundation give each year?
Galavante in the World Foundation gave $4K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 3 grants.
What is Galavante in the World Foundation's typical grant size?
Galavante in the World Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,027, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Galavante in the World Foundation give grants?
Galavante in the World Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Galavante in the World Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Galavante in the World Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational support" (3 grants).
How large is Galavante in the World Foundation?
Galavante in the World Foundation reported $11K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $361 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Galavante in the World Foundation?
Galavante in the World Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $11K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Galavante in the World Foundation's EIN?
Galavante in the World Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2476547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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