The Galaxy Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHartland, Wisconsin · EIN 20-2060980 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded108
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
35% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Southeastern, PA | The elaine burke charitable fund | $650,000 |
| Alverno College | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $100,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $75,000 |
| Acts Community Development Corporation | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $50,000 |
| Institute for Ethnomedicine Dba Brain Chemistry Labs | Jackson, WY | Program support | $50,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $45,000 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Province of St Joseph | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $30,200 |
| Saint John's Communities Inc Dba Saint John's on the Lake | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $28,500 |
| Catholic Relief Services Usccb | Baltimore, MD | Program support | $25,000 |
| National Catholic Reporter Publishing Co | Kansas City, MO | Program support | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $20,000 |
| St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $20,000 |
| United Community Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board Inc | Long Island City, NY | Program support | $15,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | Program support | $15,000 |
| St Bahkita Catholic Worker Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $15,000 |
| USA Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus Inc | Chicago, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief NFP | Chicago, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Saint Teresa of Calcutta Congregation Dba St Teresa of Calcutta | Hartland, WI | Program support | $12,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa | Sinsinawa, WI | Program support | $11,000 |
| All-In-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Dba Children's Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Community Advocates Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | New York, NY | Program support | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Peacemakers Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Guest House of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Kradwell School Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Salvatorian Mission Warehouse | New Holstein, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | Program support | $10,000 |
| University Lake School | Hartland, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Versiti Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Waukesha County Land Conservancy | Brookefield, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc | Madison, WI | Program support | $7,000 |
| Aarp Foundation | Washington, DC | Program support | $6,000 |
| Literacy Services of Wi Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $6,000 |
| St Coletta of Wisconsin Inc | Jefferson, WI | Program support | $6,000 |
| Wisconsin Wetlands Association Inc | Madison, WI | Program support | $6,000 |
| Call to Action | Front Royal, VA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Citizen Utility Board of Wisconsin Inc | Madison, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| City Forward Collective Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Beaver Lake | Hartland, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens Inc | Hales Corners, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Gathering Waters Inc | Madison, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Kinship Mke Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Lake Area Free Clinic Inc | Oconomowoc, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Mercy Housing Inc | Chicago, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Messmer Catholic Schools | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Pbs | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Washington, DC | Program support | $5,000 |
| National Parks Foundation | Washington, DC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame Schools | Chardon, OH | Program support | $5,000 |
| Project Return Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| River Alliance | Madison, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army USA | Wauwatosa, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Health Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 108 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,630,700 | 108 |
| 2024 | $1,723,690 | 110 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611879349100106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2060980
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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