Galenus Foundation
Galenus Foundation is a private foundation based in Newton, Massachusetts. In 2024, it reported 19 grants totaling $964,034, including support for research, education, medical advancement, human services, and general funds.
Galenus Foundation at a glance
In short: Galenus Foundation gave $964K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in Massachusetts. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $964,034
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -32.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,739
- +79.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,384
- Total assets
- $13,539,618
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (7 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (84% 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 Galenus Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 98 Montvale Road, Newton, MA 02459
Phone: (617) 969-5108
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Galenus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Massachusetts Institute of Technolo ($765K). Together the top 10 received $952K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 106 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, reported grant dollars went primarily to Massachusetts recipients (84%), followed by California (12%), Virginia (3%), New York (1%), and Colorado (1%). Percentages are as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Galenus Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 19 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $69K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $661K (2020) to $964K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $964K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technolo Cambridge, MA | Research | $765,000 |
| Eden Forest Collective Fillmore, CA | General Fund | $100,000 |
| CAF America Alexandria, VA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Cente Boston, MA | Medical Advancement | $15,000 |
| Creative Visions Foundation Malibu, CA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Museum of Science Boston, MA | Education | $12,000 |
| The Giving Back Fund Boston, MA | General Support | $6,000 |
| The Accomplis Collective New York, NY | General Fund | $6,000 |
| New Earth Collaborative Aurora, CO | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Needham, MA | Education | $3,384 |
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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 | $13,539,618 | $1,339,857 | $1,088,845 | $964,034 | 19 | $964,034 | $1,160,096 | $856,006 |
| 2023 | $13,288,606 | $615,468 | $928,909 | $790,395 | 28 | $790,395 | $491,359 | $793,500 |
| 2022 | $13,602,047 | $554,265 | $902,888 | $790,627 | 23 | $790,627 | $442,004 | — |
| 2021 | $13,950,670 | $782,467 | $1,047,762 | $855,800 | 17 | $855,800 | $582,288 | $762,320 |
| 2020 | $14,215,965 | $4,599,844 | $778,063 | $661,351 | 19 | — | $4,401,759 | $568,279 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Galenus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $856K 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 statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Museum of Science says its mission is to inspire a lifelong love of science and make scientific thinking accessible, engaging, and relevant. The Newton Food Pantry says it works to alleviate food insecurity by providing free supplemental food and personal care products to community members in need. Creative Visions Foundation describes its mission as creating awareness of critical issues and promoting positive action through media and the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $964,034. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $765,000, with a median grant of $3,384. The largest grants included $765,000 to Massachusetts Institute of Technolo (research), $100,000 to Eden Forest Collective (general fund), and $25,000 to CAF America (general fund). Other grants included $15,000 to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Cente (medical advancement), $12,000 to the Museum of Science (education), and $3,000 to the Greater Boston Food Bank (human services).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura F. Langer and Robert S. Langer as trustees.
Galenus Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura F. Langer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert S. Langer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Galenus Foundation
How much does Galenus Foundation give each year?
Galenus Foundation gave $964K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $790K across 28 grants.
What is Galenus Foundation's typical grant size?
Galenus Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,384, and its average grant was $50,739, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Galenus Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Galenus Foundation give grants?
Galenus Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (7 grants).
Does Galenus Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of Galenus Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Galenus Foundation's largest grantees?
Galenus Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Massachusetts Institute of Technolo ($765,000), Eden Forest Collective ($100,000) and CAF America ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Galenus Foundation?
Galenus Foundation reported $13.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $964K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $856K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Galenus Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Museum of Science says its mission is to inspire a lifelong love of science and make scientific thinking accessible, engaging, and relevant. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Galenus Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Galenus Foundation's EIN?
Galenus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6400729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Galenus 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.
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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). Galenus Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/galenus-foundation-morg_e245da0d2db745659019f7290622fbdb
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