Tony Galines Foundation
Tony Galines Foundation is a private foundation based in Herrin, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to recipients in Illinois for purposes including meals, library resources, community programs, general support, and scholarships.
Tony Galines Foundation at a glance
In short: Tony Galines Foundation gave $34K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,339
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,122
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,549
- Total assets
- $570,231
- -33.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tony Galines Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit an informal written or verbal request to the foundation. The filing lists no deadline or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Tony Galines Foundation
Mailing address: Bank Of Herrin Trust Dept, Herrin, IL 62948
Phone: (618) 942-6666
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tony Galines Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Purpose House Church ($6K). Together the top 7 received $30K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tony Galines Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2019) to $34K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose House Church Herrin, IL | MEALS | $6,000 |
| Veterans Honor Flight Herrin, IL | Guardian Sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Herrin City Library Herrin, IL | New Server & Digital Resources | $5,990 |
| City of Herrin Herrin Police Department Herrin, IL | Shop with a Cop | $4,000 |
| Lighthouse Shelter Marion, IL | General Support | $4,000 |
| Caring Counseling Ministries Marion, IL | General Support | $2,549 |
| Johnston City Jr Baseball League Johnston City, IL | Batting Cage | $1,800 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
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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 | $570,231 | $38,277 | $42,275 | $34,339 | 11 | $38,305 | $35,566 | $41,149 |
| 2024 | $850,801 | $46,935 | $38,450 | $31,696 | 11 | $35,576 | $44,550 | $38,219 |
| 2023 | $723,888 | $27,566 | $39,689 | $33,738 | 12 | $37,350 | $25,680 | $35,308 |
| 2022 | $701,349 | $17,442 | $38,616 | $34,112 | 14 | $36,960 | $16,156 | $36,585 |
| 2021 | $786,827 | $28,740 | $37,720 | $32,930 | 13 | $35,634 | $26,654 | $36,817 |
| 2020 | $723,314 | $24,605 | $36,680 | $32,318 | 13 | — | $22,733 | $35,420 |
| 2019 | $725,689 | $23,534 | $36,501 | $31,685 | 17 | — | $21,659 | $34,792 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tony Galines Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $34,339. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median of $2,549. The largest grants included $6,000 to Purpose House Church for meals and $6,000 to Veterans Honor Flight for guardian sponsorship; $5,990 to Herrin City Library for a new server and digital resources; and $4,000 each to the City of Herrin Police Department for Shop with a Cop and Lighthouse Shelter for general support. Four $1,000 grants were for scholarships.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes the application process as an informal written or verbal request, lists no deadlines, and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tony Galines Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
The Bank Of Herrin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Barbara Jacobs
Advisor
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Don Benitone
Advisor
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jason Henson
Advisor
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paula Johnson
Advisor
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Hudson (2019–2021) — Advisor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to The Bank of Herrin (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tony Galines Foundation
How much does Tony Galines Foundation give each year?
Tony Galines Foundation gave $34K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 11 grants.
What is Tony Galines Foundation's typical grant size?
Tony Galines Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,549, and its average grant was $3,122, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tony Galines Foundation give grants?
Tony Galines Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Herrin, IL (4 grants) and Marion, IL (2 grants).
Does Tony Galines Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Tony Galines Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Tony Galines Foundation's largest grantees?
Tony Galines Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Purpose House Church ($6,000), Veterans Honor Flight ($6,000) and Herrin City Library ($5,990), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tony Galines Foundation?
Tony Galines Foundation reported $570K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Tony Galines Foundation?
Submit an informal written or verbal request to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tony Galines Foundation's EIN?
Tony Galines Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1255209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
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