Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust
Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its stated activities are dedicated to supporting organizations operating in the vicinity of Hudson, NY.
Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in New York. 78% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,070,000
- -74.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,919
- -79.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $20,676
- -95.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 78% first-time grantees (28 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (64% 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 Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust
- 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: 42 West 39Th Street 14Th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 292-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund ($200K). Together the top 10 received $768K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 109 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its charitable activities support organizations operating in the vicinity of Hudson, NY. In 2024, recipient grant dollars were distributed across several states: New York received 64%, Texas 10%, Rhode Island 9%, Georgia 6%, and Iowa 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
78%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 36 grantees (78%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 19% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 609% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $151K (2021) to $4.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund New York, NY | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Radical Unity Project Development Dallas, TX | Charitable | $103,000 |
| Downcity Design Providence, RI | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Open New York Education Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Regional Plan Association New York, NY | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Sage New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Fountain House New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Savannah Philharmonic Education Initiatives Savannah, GA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Savannah Children's Choir Savannah, GA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Auburn Seminary New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
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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 | $20,676 | $1,063,929 | $2,358,604 | $1,070,000 | 37 | $2,313,299 | $10,778 |
| 2023 | $417,088 | $1,760,200 | $4,268,835 | $4,253,700 | 30 | $4,253,700 | $10,351 |
| 2022 | $131,833 | $2,835,007 | $3,183,524 | $3,123,638 | 18 | $3,123,638 | $6,428 |
| 2021 | $367,815 | $713,689 | $164,461 | $151,000 | 15 | $151,000 | $18,103 |
| 2020 | $88,637 | $260,000 | $36,910 | $210,000 | 9 | — | $2,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $11K 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
The foundation states that its activities consist solely of making grants to other charitable organizations. Its 2024 recipients illustrate a range of work: Open New York Education describes its mission as building public awareness and engagement around housing issues; DownCity Design offers free programs combining skill-building and community service projects; and Fountain House works to support people most impacted by serious mental illness.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in HIV-related stigma and injustice (Sero Project), racial equity and discrimination (Erase Racism), and music education and leadership development for children (Savannah Children’s Choir). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated list of the foundation’s own focus areas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,070,000 through 37 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $200,000 to Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund; $103,000 to Radical Unity Project Development; $100,000 each to DownCity Design and Open New York Education; and $70,000 to Regional Plan Association. Other listed awards included $50,000 each to SAGE and Fountain House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Eric Galloway is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust is led by Eric Galloway, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Galloway
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Henry Van Ameringen (2020) — Secretary Tr
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 Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust
How much does Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?
Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.3M across 30 grants.
What is Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $28,919, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust that year got $33K on average.
Where does Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust give grants?
Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Rhode Island (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Hudson, NY (7 grants), Savannah, GA (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (37 grants).
Who are Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund ($200,000), Open New York Education Inc ($120,000 across 2 grants) and Radical Unity Project Development ($103,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust?
Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust reported $21K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
The foundation states that its activities consist solely of making grants to other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust?
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 Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN?
Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4110126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/galvan-foundation-charitable-trust-morg_87beec5970704a86acf390578a908504
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