The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation
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The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation gave $240K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $48K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $240,071
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- Average grant
- $48,014
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Eisenhower Medical Center ($100K). Together the top 5 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| McCallum Theatre Foundation Inc Palm Desert, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Palm Springs International Film Society Palm Springs, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of LA La, CA | General Support | $15,071 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,259 | $271,742 | $240,071 | 5 | $4,259 |
About The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation is a public charity, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $240K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation is led by Charles Mostov, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Charles Mostov
President
New on the 2021 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helene Galen
Director & Chair of Board
New on the 2021 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette Shapiro
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Carroll
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2021 filing
2.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dori Peterman Mostov
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francis Maas
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Schotland
Director & Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
2.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Peterman Goldstein
Director & Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Rosen
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
2.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation
How much does The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation give each year?
The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation gave $240K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $50,000, and its average grant was $48,014, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation give grants?
The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Eisenhower Medical Center ($100,000), McCallum Theatre Foundation Inc ($50,000) and Palm Springs International Film Society ($50,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation's EIN?
The Helene & Louis Galen Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0778652. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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