Robert W Galvin Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6065560 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.8M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$80.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $150,000.
From the return
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
48% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Public charity | $1,275,000 |
| Rare | Arlington, VA | Public charity | $300,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Public charity | $275,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation | Washington, DC | Public charity | $250,000 |
| Development | Chicago, IL | Public charity | $250,000 |
| Kidspace Museum | Pasadena, CA | Public charity | $200,000 |
| Santa Fe Institute | Santa Fe, NM | Public charity | $150,000 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | Miami, FL | Public charity | $100,000 |
| Institute for Achievement of Human Potential | Wyndmoor, PA | Public charity | $100,000 |
| Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation | Dundee Township, IL | Public charity | $100,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | Public charity | $100,000 |
| National Academy of Engineering | Washington, DC | Public charity | $100,000 |
| Ucsf School of Medicine | San Francisco, CA | Public charity | $100,000 |
| Weitzman Institute of Science | Chicago, IL | Public charity | $100,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | Brunswick, ME | Public charity | $100,000 |
| Brain Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | Public charity | $50,000 |
| Illinois Math & Science Academy | Aurora, IL | Public charity | $50,000 |
| President and Fellows | Dorchester, MA | Public charity | $50,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | Public charity | $50,000 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | Public charity | $25,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Summit School | Summit, IL | Public charity | $20,000 |
| The Field Museum | Chicago, IL | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Open the Books | Chicago, IL | Public charity | $7,000 |
| Adler Planetarium | Chicago, IL | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Public charity | $2,150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,819,150 | 27 |
| 2023 | $4,187,100 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349101213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6065560
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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