The Galesi Family Foundation Inc
The Galesi Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in High Bridge, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $202K. Net investment income was $169K.
The Galesi Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Galesi Family Foundation Inc gave $202K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $202,232
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,890
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,009,506
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Galesi Family Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Galesi Family Foundation Inc
Who The Galesi Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Barnyard Sanctuary ($64K). Together the top 7 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 40 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Galesi Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $97K (2020) to $202K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Barnyard Sanctuary Blairstown, NJ | Charitable Donation | $64,000 |
| Mount Pleasant Village Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $60,000 |
| Tabbys Place Cat Sanctuary Inc Ringoes, NJ | Charitable Donation | $28,232 |
| Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Pittstown, NJ | Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
| Saint Stephens Way Melbourne, FL | Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
| Dutchie and Renee Senior Cat Rescue Millstone TWP, NJ | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern NJ Riverdale, NJ | Charitable Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,009,506 | $169,486 | $250,071 | $202,232 | 7 | $202,232 | $169,486 | $117,581 |
| 2024 | $1,090,091 | $76,035 | $177,402 | $144,480 | 10 | $144,480 | $75,571 | $115,846 |
| 2023 | $1,190,577 | $59,652 | $128,043 | $101,220 | 4 | $101,220 | $59,652 | $106,721 |
| 2022 | $1,259,034 | $153,499 | $191,663 | $160,847 | 11 | $160,847 | $122,683 | $116,460 |
| 2021 | $1,297,198 | $133,243 | $125,816 | $100,000 | 8 | — | $107,336 | $117,543 |
| 2020 | $1,289,771 | $41,205 | $118,740 | $96,700 | 15 | — | $19,165 | $96,350 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Galesi Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Galesi Family Foundation Inc is led by Michelle Galesi, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michelle Galesi
President
Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Darren Galesi
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Loren Galesi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Morris J. Galesi
Director
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 The Galesi Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Galesi Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Galesi Family Foundation Inc gave $202K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $144K across 10 grants.
What is The Galesi Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Galesi Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $28,890, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Galesi Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Galesi Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (30%) and Florida (7%).
Does The Galesi Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Galesi Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (7 grants).
Who are The Galesi Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Galesi Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Barnyard Sanctuary ($64,000), Mount Pleasant Village ($60,000) and Tabbys Place Cat Sanctuary Inc ($28,232), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Galesi Family Foundation Inc?
The Galesi Family Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $202K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Galesi Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Galesi Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0010097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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