Galenus Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewton, Massachusetts · EIN 26-6400729 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technolo | Cambridge, MA | Research | $765,000 |
| Creative Visions Foundation | Malibu, CA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Museum of Science | Boston, MA | Education | $12,000 |
| The Giving Back Fund | Boston, MA | General support | $6,000 |
| Newton Food Pantry | Newton, MA | Human Services | $2,700 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | International Relief | $1,200 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Inner City Weightlifting | Boston, MA | General fund | $500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Research | $250 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($160,384). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $964,034 | 19 |
| 2023 | $790,395 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349100727
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6400729
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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