Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation
The Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwood Lake, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants for healthcare assistance, funeral expenses, educational expenses, sponsorship, and educational assistance.
Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation at a glance
In short: Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation gave $83K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,546
- +363.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +450.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,504
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,200
- Total assets
- $1,960,516
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists GERARD J GALIGER as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Gerard J Galiger
Mailing address: 59 Plain Road, Hinsdale, NH 03451
Phone: (845) 477-8775
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chelsea of Washington TWP ($46K). Together the top 5 received $59K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($23,579), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 44% to recipients in New York. The filing reports 0% for New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation gives
- Giving grew 450% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 28% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $83K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea of Washington TWP Washington TWP, NJ | Healthcare Assistance | $46,317 |
| Zygmunt-Murtie Funeral Home Greenwood Lake, NY | Funeral Expenses | $10,340 |
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $23,579 |
| The Senior CO Greenwood Lake, NY | Healthcare Assistance | $1,200 |
| Daughter for a Day Greenwood Lake, NY | Sponsorship | $810 |
| Pipoa Hinsdale, NH | Educational Assistance | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,960,516 | $385,778 | $98,411 | $82,546 | 11 | $82,546 | $29,298 | — |
| 2024 | $1,673,149 | $417,059 | $28,085 | $17,829 | 2 | $17,829 | $34,101 | $63,449 |
| 2023 | $1,284,175 | $-232,665 | $75,095 | $11,826 | 6 | $11,826 | $32,233 | $62,798 |
| 2022 | $1,591,935 | $8,927 | $22,477 | $15,000 | 5 | $15,000 | $8,927 | $4,432 |
| 2021 | $1,605,485 | $689,765 | $34,280 | $5,763 | 1 | $5,763 | — | — |
| 2020 | $950,000 | $956,000 | $6,000 | $5,000 | 1 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $82,546 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $46,317, with a median grant of $3,200. The largest grants were $46,317 to CHELSEA OF WASHINGTON TWP for healthcare assistance and $10,340 to ZYGMUNT-MURTIE FUNERAL HOME for funeral expenses. Individual recipients received grants of $5,000, $5,000, $3,979, and $3,200 each; three additional individual recipients received $3,200 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists GERARD J GALIGER as EXECUTIVE DI.
Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation's only listed officer is Gerard J. Galiger, Executive Di on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerard J. Galiger
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation
How much does Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation give each year?
Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation gave $83K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 2 grants.
What is Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation's typical grant size?
Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,200, and its average grant was $7,504, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation give grants?
Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwood Lake, NY (3 grants).
Does Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Expenses" (6 grants).
Who are Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation's largest grantees?
Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chelsea of Washington TWP ($46,317), Zygmunt-Murtie Funeral Home ($10,340) and The Senior CO ($1,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($23,579), which are not listed by name. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation?
Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $386K.
How do I apply for a grant from Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation's EIN?
Gerry Finesse Galiger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4014035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gerry Finesse Galiger 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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