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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Robert Galvin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $3.8 million distributed among 85 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$3.8M
2024
Grantees funded
85
Multi-year grantees
75%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
$300K
C
Christopher B Galvin
Board Member
M
Michael P Galvin
Board Member
M
Mary G Galvin
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROBERT GALVIN FOUNDATION?
No. ROBERT GALVIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROBERT GALVIN FOUNDATION give?
ROBERT GALVIN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ROBERT GALVIN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROBERT GALVIN FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROBERT GALVIN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ROBERT GALVIN FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $3.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROBERT GALVIN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ROBERT GALVIN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH, Northwestern University, and THE GALVIN PROJECT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROBERT GALVIN FOUNDATION?
ROBERT GALVIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.