Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr
Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its only stated activity is making charitable donations, and it has supported organizations including community, cultural, health, and humanitarian nonprofits.
Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr gave $191K across 73 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Rhode Island. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,522
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 73
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,610
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,837,039
- -7.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (17 of 73, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants should submit a request to Paula Wasser. The filing states no award restrictions and no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Paula Wasser
Mailing address: C/O Rhm Llp PO Box 9567, Providence, RI 02940
Phone: (401) 331-6851
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Crossroads RI ($8K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
322 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 322 grants of 322 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island, 14% to New York, 10% to California, 5% to Virginia, and 3% to Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 73 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $168K (2020) to $207K (2021). In 2025 it made 73 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads RI Providence, RI | General | $8,000 |
| Givewell Oakland, CA | General | $8,000 |
| Temple Sinai Cranston, RI | General | $8,000 |
| Temple Beth El Providence, RI | General | $7,800 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | General | $7,000 |
| Chorus of East Providence East Providence, RI | General | $6,000 |
| Providence Athenaeum Providence, RI | General | $6,000 |
| RI Community Foodbank Providence, RI | General | $6,000 |
| American Heart Association Providence, RI | General | $5,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,837,039 | $115,605 | $264,263 | $190,522 | 73 | $190,522 | $78,813 | $172,124 |
| 2024 | $1,985,697 | $82,320 | $242,312 | $182,925 | 66 | $182,925 | $53,893 | $169,878 |
| 2023 | $2,145,689 | $27,803 | $236,819 | $180,180 | 53 | $180,180 | $41,768 | $156,419 |
| 2022 | $2,354,705 | $94,259 | $252,402 | $192,975 | 60 | $192,975 | $35,432 | $162,342 |
| 2021 | $2,512,848 | $94,440 | $268,285 | $207,403 | 70 | $207,453 | $34,172 | $181,199 |
| 2020 | $2,685,707 | $93,980 | $222,204 | $168,280 | 55 | — | $40,424 | $156,919 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $172K for 2025 — 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 giving charitable donations is its only activity. Its grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Providence Athenaeum describes itself as a public library and cultural center, while WaterFire Providence says it presents arts programming intended to foster community engagement and transform the city. The Prostate Cancer Foundation says it funds research on prostate cancer biology and treatment, and World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals during humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 73 grants totaling $190,522. Grants ranged from $100 to $8,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest grants included $8,000 each to Crossroads RI, GiveWell, and Temple Sinai; $7,800 to Temple Beth El; and $7,000 to the ACLU Foundation.
Other notable 2025 grants included $6,000 each to Chorus of East Providence, Providence Athenaeum, and RI Community Foodbank, and $5,000 each to the American Heart Association, Cancer Research Institute, Maine Evolution, and Nature Conservatory. In 2024, the foundation gave $6,000 to Providence Athenaeum, $5,000 to WaterFire Providence, and $4,000 to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Galkin, Harris Galkin, and Paula Wasser as trustees.
Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Galkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Harris Galkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Paula Wasser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $12K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to David Galkin (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr
How much does Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr give each year?
Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr gave $191K across 73 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $183K across 66 grants.
What is Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,610, across 73 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr give grants?
Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr gives mostly in Rhode Island: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (26 grants), New York, NY (12 grants), East Providence, RI (3 grants) and Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (73 of 73) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Crossroads RI ($8,000), Givewell ($8,000) and Temple Sinai ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr?
Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr fund?
The foundation states that giving charitable donations is its only activity. Its grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr's EIN?
Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6006231. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
- 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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