The Galter Foundation
The Galter Foundation is a private foundation based in Niles, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $151,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Illinois, New Jersey, and New York.
The Galter Foundation at a glance
In short: The Galter Foundation gave $151K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,000
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,615
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,587,951
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (81% 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 The Galter 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 480752, Niles, IL 60714-0752
Phone: (312) 664-5370
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Galter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys Town Jerusalem ($25K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 17% to New Jersey, 2% to New York, and 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Galter Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% 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 $151K (2024) to $170K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Town Jerusalem Lakewood, NJ | To Foster and Promote Activities of Recipient | $25,000 |
| Galter Life Center on the Green Chicago, IL | To Foster and Promote Activities of Recipient | $25,000 |
| Northwestern Foundation Chicago, IL | To Foster and Promote Activities of Recipient | $25,000 |
| Swedish Covenant Hospital Chicago, IL | To Foster and Promote Activities of Recipient | $25,000 |
| Chicago Jewish Federation Chicago, IL | To Foster and Promote Activities of Recipient | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | To Foster and Promote Activities of Recipient | $10,000 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation Park Ridge, IL | To Foster and Promote Activities of Recipient | $7,500 |
| Lurie Children Hospital Chicago, IL | To Foster and Promote Activities of Recipient | $7,500 |
| Kohl Children Museum Glenview, IL | To Foster and Promote Activities of Recipient | $5,000 |
| Paws Chicago, IL | To Foster and Promote Activities of Recipient | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,587,951 | $184,764 | $193,361 | $151,000 | 13 | $151,000 | $142,403 | $134,826 |
| 2023 | $2,596,548 | $83,306 | $206,269 | $161,000 | 13 | $161,000 | $38,037 | $135,840 |
| 2022 | $2,694,511 | $153,082 | $210,450 | $169,000 | 13 | $169,000 | $111,632 | $136,605 |
| 2021 | $2,751,879 | $362,876 | $214,821 | $168,500 | 13 | $168,500 | $316,555 | $153,339 |
| 2020 | $2,603,824 | $104,541 | $198,187 | $169,500 | 14 | — | $75,854 | $142,386 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Galter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including hospitals, universities, a children’s museum, an animal-welfare organization, and charitable and community organizations. Northwestern University describes its mission as excellent teaching, innovative research, and the personal and intellectual growth of students in a diverse academic community. Advocate Charitable Foundation says it cultivates philanthropic partnerships and increases charitable support for Advocate Health Care’s clinical, education, and research programs. PAWS INC describes its work as animal rescue, adoption, and promoting and assisting spay and neuter services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $151,000 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest reported grants were $25,000 each to Boys Town Jerusalem, Galter Life Center on the Green, Northwestern Foundation, and Swedish Covenant Hospital. Other notable grants included $10,000 to Chicago Jewish Federation and Northwestern University, and $7,500 each to Advocate Charitable Foundation and Lurie Children Hospital. The filing lists the grant purpose as “to foster and promote activities of recipient.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hirshel Goodman, Robert Joseph, and Karen Goodman as directors.
The Galter Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hirshel Goodman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Goodman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Joseph
Director
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 The Galter Foundation
How much does The Galter Foundation give each year?
The Galter Foundation gave $151K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $161K across 13 grants.
What is The Galter Foundation's typical grant size?
The Galter Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,615, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Galter Foundation give grants?
The Galter Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants).
Does The Galter Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Galter Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Foster and Promote Activities of Recipient" (13 grants).
Who are The Galter Foundation's largest grantees?
The Galter Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys Town Jerusalem ($25,000), Galter Life Center on the Green ($25,000) and Northwestern Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Galter Foundation?
The Galter Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $151K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Galter Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including hospitals, universities, a children’s museum, an animal-welfare organization, and charitable and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Galter Foundation?
The foundation states 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 The Galter Foundation's EIN?
The Galter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6082419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Galter 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Galter Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-galter-foundation-morg_4b24d53fbe16424183a219e50862e16b
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