Gialamas Family Foundation
Gialamas Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. In filing year 2026, it reported 13 grants totaling $278,400 to charitable organizations in five states.
Gialamas Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gialamas Family Foundation gave $278K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $21K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $278,400
- +20.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $21,415
- +20.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,986,519
- -4.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (53% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gialamas Family 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8040 Excelsior Drive Suite 200, Madison, WI 53717
Phone: (608) 836-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gialamas Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was ASU Foundation - Athletics ($50K). Together the top 10 received $253K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 49 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (53%), Arizona (25%), Georgia (11%), New Hampshire (7%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gialamas Family Foundation gives
- 62% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 77% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $278K (2026). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $278K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASU Foundation - Athletics Tempe, AZ | General Support | $50,000 |
| Uw Foundation Innovation Fund Madison, WI | General Support | $50,000 |
| American Cancer Society Kennesaw, GA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Madison Opera Madison, WI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Edgewood Campus School Madison, WI | General Support | $20,000 |
| Hollis School District Hollis, NH | General Support | $20,000 |
| Pinnacle High - Pioneer Football Phoeniz, AZ | General Support | $20,000 |
| Edgewood High School Madison, WI | General Support | $18,400 |
| Assumption Greek Orthodox Church - Madison WI Madison, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| National Hellenic Society Annandale, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,986,519 | $148,992 | $333,932 | $278,400 | 13 | $279,693 | $97,273 | $278,602 |
| 2025 | $4,171,459 | $203,659 | $283,801 | $232,000 | 13 | $233,006 | $155,184 | $260,933 |
| 2024 | $3,601,836 | $172,117 | $246,937 | $202,400 | 8 | $203,373 | $128,553 | $236,047 |
| 2023 | $3,676,656 | $797,163 | $203,892 | $157,500 | 10 | $158,888 | $71,210 | $221,108 |
| 2022 | $3,753,416 | $2,606,817 | $70,968 | $40,000 | 5 | $41,300 | $142,688 | $140,059 |
| 2021 | $1,437,522 | $80,249 | $98,292 | $76,000 | 2 | — | $59,317 | $85,700 |
| 2020 | $1,455,565 | $49,969 | $103,751 | $82,500 | 6 | — | $29,813 | $79,198 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gialamas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $279K for 2026 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for educational, arts, health-related, religious, athletic, and animal-rescue organizations. The American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Madison Opera says its mission is to produce operas of the highest artistic standards. Edgewood Campus School describes its mission as educating and guiding a diverse student body toward becoming faith-filled global citizens. Ronald McDonald House Madison says it provides services to remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $278,400. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $50,000 to ASU Foundation - Athletics and $50,000 to UW Foundation Innovation Fund; $30,000 to American Cancer Society; $25,000 to Madison Opera; and $20,000 each to Edgewood Campus School, Hollis School District, and Pinnacle High - Pioneer Football. The reported purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Demetria L Gialamas-Bull and Gina M Gialamas as executive committee members, and Thomas G Gialamas and Aris G Gialamas as co-trustees.
Gialamas Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Aris G. Gialamas
Co-Trustee
Executive Committee Member → Co-Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas G. Gialamas
Co-Trustee
Executive Committee Member → Co-Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Demetria L. Gialamas-Bull
Executive Committee Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina M. Gialamas
Executive Committee Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: George T. Gialamas (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Gialamas Family Foundation
How much does Gialamas Family Foundation give each year?
Gialamas Family Foundation gave $278K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $232K across 13 grants.
What is Gialamas Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gialamas Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,415, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gialamas Family Foundation give grants?
Gialamas Family Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (25%) and Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (7 grants).
Does Gialamas Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gialamas Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gialamas Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gialamas Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include ASU Foundation - Athletics ($50,000), Uw Foundation Innovation Fund ($50,000) and American Cancer Society ($30,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Gialamas Family Foundation?
Gialamas Family Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $280K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $279K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gialamas Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for educational, arts, health-related, religious, athletic, and animal-rescue organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gialamas Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gialamas Family Foundation's EIN?
Gialamas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6673858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Gialamas Family 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Gialamas Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gialamas-family-foundation-morg_1ea66632571047ebaee3bc0f1dec988e
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