Warren B Galkin Foundation
Warren B Galkin Foundation is a private foundation based in Rhode Island. The foundation received its IRS tax-exempt ruling in April 2017 and holds 501(c)(3) status. It operates as a non-operating foundation focused on philanthropy and grantmaking.
Key facts about Warren B Galkin Foundation
- EIN
- 81-1549862
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,200
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- Average grant
- $2,444
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $328,977
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Warren B Galkin Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Warren B Galkin Foundation's 41 itemized 2024 grants were Rhode Island (62%), District of Columbia (11%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), Providence, RI (6 grants), Arlington, VA (3 grants) and Alexandria, VA (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
How Warren B Galkin Foundation gives
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$329K
-16.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$100K
-8.8% YoY
Grant Count
41
+41.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-35.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Warren B Galkin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $112K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to preselected charitable organizations and typically does not accept unsolicited proposals.
Grant Range
$1,000–$13,000 (varies by reporting year)
Average Grant
$5,000–$14,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Rhode Island, with additional funding in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Approximately 68% of all grants support organizations in Rhode Island, Virginia, and New York. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 41 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total assets: $329,000
- Total income: $42,000
- Total expenses: $107,000
- Total grants awarded: $100,000
Historical Assets:
- Assets grew from $304,000 (2019) to $394,000 (2023), then declined to $329,000 (2024)
Annual Income: Reported at $1,000,000 in some years; most recent filing shows $42,000.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $328,977 | $393,711 | $355,939 |
| Revenue | $42,046 | $209,176 | $197,045 |
| Expenses | $106,780 | $112,734 | $123,924 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $103,845 | $109,900 | $123,225 |
| Net Investment Income | $42,040 | $100,826 | $33,330 |
| Distributable Amount | $112,442 | $103,738 | $99,846 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Boys & Girls Club of Warwick ($15,000), RI Hospital Foundation ($12,700), United Way of Rhode Island ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WARWICK Warwick, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| RI HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Providence, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,700 |
| UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND Providence, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Providence, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,100 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS Providence, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| HERITAGE HARBOR FOUNDATION East Providence, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| JASRI Newport, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| LANDMARK LEGAL FOUNDATION Kansis City, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| JUDICIAL WATCH Washington, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| MIRIAM HOSPITAL Providence, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by three officers and trustees, all serving without compensation:
- President/Treasurer
- Secretary
- Director
The principal officer is listed as Hekb LLP.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren B Galkin | President/Treasurer | 0.1 | — |
| Steven Rosenbaum | Secretary | 0.1 | — |
| Kenneth J Andsager | Director | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Warren B Galkin Foundation?
The foundation makes grants to preselected charitable organizations and typically does not accept unsolicited proposals. **Grant Activity:** • Total grants awarded: 47 grants totaling $233,000 (through 2023) • Median grant size: $1,000–$13,000 (varies by reporting year) • Grant range: $500 to $35,000 • Average grant: $5,000–$14,000 • Annual distribution: $100,000–$123,000 (2022–2024) **Recent Grants (Fiscal Year 2024):** The foundation distributed $100,000 across 41 grants. Notable recipients i…
Where does Warren B Galkin Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Rhode Island, with additional funding in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Approximately 68% of all grants support organizations in Rhode Island, Virginia, and New York. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states.
What size grants does Warren B Galkin Foundation award?
In 2024, Warren B Galkin Foundation awarded 41 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Warren B Galkin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Warren B Galkin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $112K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Warren B Galkin Foundation's EIN?
Warren B Galkin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1549862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Warren B Galkin Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.