Galaxy Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Saratoga, CA EIN: 82-3190985

Galaxy Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Saratoga, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $811K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $475. Net investment income was $123K.

Key facts about Galaxy Foundation

EIN: 82-3190985
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $475
Grants made (2025): 4
Average grant: $119
Median grant: $125
Total assets: $810,674
Primary geography: California (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Galaxy Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Galaxy Foundation's 4 itemized 2025 grants were California (47%), New York (42%) and Washington (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Galaxy Foundation gives

Giving grew 138% from 2022 to 2025. Method
In 2025 it paid out 53% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$811K

+35.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$475

-58.7% YoY

Grant Count

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$118.75

-69.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Galaxy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Galaxy Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $225 (47%)

New York $200 (42%)

Washington $50 (11%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Illinois New York Washington

Cities

IthacaKennesawSan FranciscoBellevilleHonoluluSaratogaSeattleWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$810,674	$599,306	$495,051
Revenue	$232,805	$136,303	$69,669
Expenses	$23,534	$31,496	$36,236
Qualifying Distributions	$23,374	$31,464	$36,140
Net Investment Income	$122,805	$31,303	$4,669
Distributable Amount	$43,803	$29,874	$21,587

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Cornell University ($200), San Francisco Society for the Preve ($200), Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center ($50).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Cornell University Ithaca, NY	To help Cornell students to do the greatest good and make the world a better place.	$200
San Francisco Society for the Preve San Francisco, CA	To ensure every companion animal has access to quality medical care, compassionate shelter, and a loving home.	$200
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Seattle, WA	To unite innovative research and compassionate care to prevent and eliminate cancer and infectious disease. Were driven by the urgency of our patients, the hope of our community and our passion to pursue discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and healthier lives for every person in every community.	$50
San Francisco Opera San Francisco, CA	To bring growing audiences together to experience the transformative power of opera, focusing on artistic excellence, diversity, innovation, and community engagement, while championing new works, training young artists, and developing new audiences through arts education and outreach.	$25

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Angela Cheng	President & CEO	1	—
Jimmy Wong	Secretary	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Galaxy Foundation?

Galaxy Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Saratoga, CA. It holds $811K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is Galaxy Foundation?

As of 2025, Galaxy Foundation holds $811K in total assets with $233K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $475 in 2025.

Where does Galaxy Foundation operate?

Galaxy Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Washington.

What size grants does Galaxy Foundation award?

In 2025, Galaxy Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $475 — an average of about $118.75 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Galaxy Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Galaxy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.