Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Saint Louis, MO EIN: 23-7981682

The Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $155,680, all listed as general operating support, to charitable organizations in several states.

Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation at a glance

In short: Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation gave $156K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Rhode Island. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$155,680
-3.0% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
11
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$14,153
-3.0% vs 2024
Median grant
$3,114
Total assets
$2,693,154
-2.2% vs 2024
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
Primary geography
Rhode Island (54% 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 Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

University of Rhode Island: $84KUniversity of Rhode Island$84KGirl Scouts of the Jersey Shore: $36KGirl Scouts of the JerseyShore$36KJersey Shore Council BSA: $11KJersey Shore Council BSA$11KSeton Hall University: $9KSeton Hall University$9KSaint Joseph's Church: $3KSaint Joseph's Church$3KVision Loss Alliance of New Jersey: $3KVision Loss Alliance of NewJersey$3KAssociation Multiple Impaired Blind: $3KAssociation Multiple ImpairedBlind$3KAmerican Cancer Society Inc: $2KAmerican Cancer Society Inc$2KThe Salvation Army: $2KThe Salvation Army$2KAmerican Heart Association: $2KAmerican Heart Association$2K

The largest 2025 recipient was University of Rhode Island ($84K). Together the top 10 received $154K.

Grant Size Distribution

55 grants across all recorded years

50<$50K5$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 55 (91%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2025 grants went primarily to recipients in Rhode Island and New Jersey: 54% of grant dollars went to Rhode Island and 43% to New Jersey. Georgia, New York, and Florida each received 1%.

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

BrickDenvilleFarmingdaleJersey CityKingstonLodiSouth OrangeSt PetersburgToms RiverWest NyackKennesawOklahoma City

Is Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count

  • 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K11 grants2021 11 grants2022 11 grants2023 11 grants2024 11 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2021) to $164K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $156K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Rhode Island Kingston, RIGeneral Operating$84,066
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Farmingdale, NJGeneral Operating$35,806
Jersey Shore Council BSA Toms River, NJGeneral Operating$10,897
Seton Hall University South Orange, NJGeneral Operating$9,341
Saint Joseph's Church Lodi, NJGeneral Operating$3,114
Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey Denville, NJGeneral Operating$3,114
Association Multiple Impaired Blind Brick, NJGeneral Operating$3,114
American Cancer Society Inc Kennesaw, GAGeneral Operating$1,557
The Salvation Army West Nyack, NYGeneral Operating$1,557
American Heart Association St Petersburg, FLGeneral Operating$1,557
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$2,693,154$137,715$199,000$155,68011$161,014$101,238$159,850
2024$2,755,011$123,631$200,727$160,41511$165,720$87,019$151,160
2023$2,832,741$48,729$205,722$163,86211$168,596$65,532$146,495
2022$2,989,286$285,423$206,237$158,65811$163,919$246,622$169,356
2021$2,910,036$284,329$169,112$125,40011—$247,559$162,150

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation reported a distributable amount of $160K 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

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including educational institutions, youth organizations, religious organizations, and organizations addressing vision loss, cancer, and heart health. These are examples of its grantees, not stated areas of focus for the foundation.

Among its grantees, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore describes its mission as helping girls grow through experiences such as community service, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardship. Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey says it provides emotional support and practical training to adults who become blind or visually impaired. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $155,680. Grants ranged from $1,557 to $84,066, with a median of $3,114. The largest awards included $84,066 to the University of Rhode Island, $35,806 to Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, $10,897 to Jersey Shore Council BSA, and $9,341 to Seton Hall University. Each was listed for general operating support.

The foundation also awarded $3,114 each to Saint Joseph’s Church, Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey, and Association Multiple Impaired Blind. It gave $1,557 each to the American Cancer Society, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, and St Joseph School for the Blind.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.

Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Wells Fargo Bank N A

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $41K (2021) → $40K (2025)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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

Wells Fargo Bank N a — Trustee: $40KWells Fargo Bank N aTrustee$40K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation

How much does Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation give each year?

Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation gave $156K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 11 grants.

What is Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation's typical grant size?

Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,114, and its average grant was $14,153, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation give grants?

Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (43%).

Does Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation's largest grantees?

Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Rhode Island ($84,066), Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore ($35,806) and Jersey Shore Council BSA ($10,897), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation?

Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $160K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including educational institutions, youth organizations, religious organizations, and organizations addressing vision loss, cancer, and heart health. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation?

The foundation states in its 2024 filing 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 Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation's EIN?

Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7981682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Does Peter and Mildred Galanti 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

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). Peter and Mildred Galanti Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/peter-and-mildred-galanti-foundation-morg_975e0679aa9043b9970bf6781b82eec5

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