Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust
The Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including hospitals, arts organizations, a policy institute, and a conservation organization.
Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust gave $4.1M across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), top state Illinois. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,081,450
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,917
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $60,465,738
- +12.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (3 of 67, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (32% 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 Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 444 W Lake St 4525, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 376-0110
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Foundation ($600K). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
351 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 237 grants of 351 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (32%), California (17%), Washington, DC (16%), Minnesota (15%), and Colorado (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 67 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $3.5M (2020) to $4.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Foundation Rochester, MN | Public Charity | $600,000 |
| Huntington Hospital - Pasadena Pasadena, CA | Public Charity | $600,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation Edwards, CO | Public Charity | $350,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Jupiter, FL | Public Charity | $300,000 |
| Center for Strategic and & Int'l Studies Washington, DC | Public Charity | $250,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | Public Charity | $250,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | Public Charity | $102,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Chicago, IL | Public Charity | $100,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Public Charity | $100,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, IL | Public Charity | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,465,738 | $12,652,792 | $5,876,500 | $4,081,450 | 67 | $4,081,450 | $10,857,742 | $3,727,891 |
| 2023 | $53,717,639 | $5,501,556 | $5,497,321 | $4,040,600 | 73 | $4,040,600 | $4,044,835 | $3,811,094 |
| 2022 | $58,188,006 | $3,109,252 | $6,090,058 | $4,179,100 | 71 | $4,179,100 | $1,198,304 | $4,127,190 |
| 2021 | $56,725,980 | $7,511,096 | $5,108,931 | $3,707,485 | 70 | $3,707,485 | $6,112,863 | $4,062,859 |
| 2020 | $54,523,383 | $3,608,129 | $4,614,766 | $3,453,600 | 70 | — | $2,450,388 | $3,718,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $3.7M 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 reported 2024 grants include support for organizations working in health care, the arts, education, public policy, and conservation. For example, Jupiter Medical Center describes its mission as delivering compassionate health care and advancing community well-being, while the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association says it seeks to enrich, inspire, and transform lives through music, community engagement, and education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 67 grants totaling $4,081,450. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $600,000, with a median grant of $12,500. The largest reported grants were $600,000 each to Mayo Foundation and Huntington Hospital–Pasadena, and $350,000 to Vail Health Foundation. Other notable grants included $300,000 to Jupiter Medical Center and $250,000 each to the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the American Enterprise Institute. Chicago recipients included the Art Institute of Chicago ($102,000), Shirley Ryan AbilityLab ($100,000), the Chicago Symphony Orchestra ($100,000), and the Joffrey Ballet ($100,000).
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christopher Galvin and Michael Galvin as trustees.
Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Galvin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Galvin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust
How much does Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust give each year?
Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust gave $4.1M across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.0M across 73 grants.
What is Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $60,917, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust that year got $53K on average.
Where does Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust give grants?
Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust's top state is Illinois, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (17%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (30 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Evanston, IL (3 grants) and Barrington, IL (2 grants).
Does Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 67 grants with a stated purpose on Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (67 grants).
Who are Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Mayo Foundation ($600,000), Huntington Hospital - Pasadena ($600,000) and Vail Health Foundation ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust?
Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust reported $60.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its reported 2024 grants include support for organizations working in health care, the arts, education, public policy, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust?
Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust's EIN?
Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6182808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation 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.
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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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