Galena-Yorktown Foundation
Galena-Yorktown Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. In 2024, it made 98 grants totaling $3,049,439 to charitable organizations, with listed grants spanning education, civic engagement, arts and culture, and other areas.
Galena-Yorktown Foundation at a glance
In short: Galena-Yorktown Foundation gave $3.0M across 98 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), top state District of Columbia. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,049,439
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 98
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,117
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $40,027,969
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (30 of 98, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Galena-Yorktown Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1700 K St Nw Ste 300, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (301) 984-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Galena-Yorktown Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva of Greater Washington ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
472 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 419 grants of 472 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in DC (39%) and Maryland (38%), followed by New York (7%), Virginia (6%), and Massachusetts (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 98 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Galena-Yorktown Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 30 of 98 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 147% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2020) to $3.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 98 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva of Greater Washington Silver Spring, MD | Unrestricted Funds | $1,026,000 |
| The Kennedy Center Washington, DC | Unrestricted Funds | $331,353 |
| Actblue Charities Inc Somerville, MA | Unrestricted Funds | $150,833 |
| The Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | Unrestricted Funds | $110,000 |
| American Voter Education Fund Burbank, CA | Unrestricted Funds | $80,000 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc Arlington, VA | Unrestricted Funds | $75,000 |
| DC Jazz Festival Washington, DC | Unrestricted Funds | $70,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Unrestricted Funds | $66,666 |
| Amalgamated Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted Funds | $50,000 |
| Some (So Others Might Eat) Washington, DC | Unrestricted Funds | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,027,969 | $3,640,835 | $3,319,692 | $3,049,439 | 98 | $3,049,439 | $3,336,233 | $2,073,992 |
| 2023 | $41,132,663 | $1,823,680 | $3,221,788 | $2,978,770 | 89 | $2,978,770 | $914,254 | $2,105,559 |
| 2022 | $41,936,187 | $1,171,546 | $2,816,675 | $2,711,865 | 96 | $2,711,865 | $1,109,271 | $2,170,102 |
| 2021 | $42,744,165 | $2,333,803 | $2,941,146 | $2,876,529 | 94 | $2,876,529 | $2,287,231 | $2,220,933 |
| 2020 | $43,345,014 | $1,577,996 | $2,681,952 | $2,554,993 | 95 | — | $1,466,557 | $2,139,402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Galena-Yorktown Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Yeshiva of Greater Washington describes itself as an Orthodox Jewish middle school, high school, and rabbinic seminary whose mission is to root students in Torah, foster a passion for learning, and prepare them for life. The Voter Participation Center says it works to increase civic engagement among under-represented communities. DC Jazz Festival describes a mission centered on presenting jazz, connecting diverse communities, and advancing music education. Active Minds says it mobilizes young people to lead a movement that changes how mental health is valued and prioritized.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 98 grants totaling $3,049,439. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,026,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $1,026,000 to Yeshiva of Greater Washington, $331,353 to the Kennedy Center, $150,833 to ActBlue Charities, and $110,000 to the Voter Participation Center. Each of these grants was listed as for unrestricted funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald D. Abramson and Anne E. Abramson as part-time trustees.
Galena-Yorktown Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne E. Abramson
Trustee-Part
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald D. Abramson
Trustee-Part
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Galena-Yorktown Foundation
How much does Galena-Yorktown Foundation give each year?
Galena-Yorktown Foundation gave $3.0M across 98 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 89 grants.
What is Galena-Yorktown Foundation's typical grant size?
Galena-Yorktown Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $31,117, across 98 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Galena-Yorktown Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Galena-Yorktown Foundation give grants?
Galena-Yorktown Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (38%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (44 grants), New York, NY (13 grants), Silver Spring, MD (3 grants) and Arlington, VA (3 grants).
Does Galena-Yorktown Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Galena-Yorktown Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (98 of 98) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Galena-Yorktown Foundation's largest grantees?
Galena-Yorktown Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva of Greater Washington ($1,026,000), The Kennedy Center ($331,353) and Actblue Charities Inc ($150,833), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Galena-Yorktown Foundation?
Galena-Yorktown Foundation reported $40.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Galena-Yorktown Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Galena-Yorktown Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Galena-Yorktown Foundation's EIN?
Galena-Yorktown Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6356354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Galena-Yorktown Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Galena-Yorktown Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/galena-yorktown-foundation-morg_85c67e49a7834a42829f04a228ce98cb
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