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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 20-2060980

The Galaxy Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Hartland, WI. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 108 grants and $1.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,630,700

    Grants listed
    108
    Assets, end of year
    $4,346,158

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,723,690

    Grants listed
    110
    Assets, end of year
    $5,442,098

  • Tax year 2023

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $3,410,131

  • Tax year 2022

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $3,328,637

  • Tax year 2021

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $3,312,812

  • Tax year 2020

    $338,800

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $3,099,769

  • Tax year 2019

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $2,885,792

  • Tax year 2018

    $717,700

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $1,531,508

Grants paid in 2025

108 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramMalvern, PA

    The elaine burke charitable fund

    $650,000
  2. Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $100,000
  3. Greater Milwaukee Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $75,000
  4. Acts Community Development CorporationMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $50,000
  5. Institute for Ethnomedicine DBA Brain Chemistry LabsJackson, WY

    Program support

    $50,000
  6. Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $45,000
  7. Capuchin Franciscan Province of St JosephMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $30,200
  8. Saint John's Communities Inc DBA Saint John's on the LakeMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $28,500
  9. Catholic Relief Services UsccbBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $25,000
  10. National Catholic Reporter Publishing CoKansas City, MO

    Program support

    $25,000
  11. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $20,000
  12. St Ann Center for Intergenerational CareMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $20,000
  13. United Community Center IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $20,000
  14. Catholic Medical Mission Board IncNew York, NY

    Program support

    $15,000
  15. Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CT

    Program support

    $15,000
  16. St Bahkita Catholic Worker IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $15,000
  17. USA Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus IncChicago, IL

    Program support

    $15,000
  18. World Bicycle Relief NFPChicago, IL

    Program support

    $15,000
  19. Saint Teresa of Calcutta Congregation DBA St Teresa of CalcuttaHartland, WI

    Program support

    $12,000
  20. Dominican Sisters of SinsinawaSinsinawa, WI

    Program support

    $11,000
  21. All-In-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $10,000
  22. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $10,000
  23. Children's Hospital of Wisconsin DBA Children's WisconsinMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $10,000
  24. Community Advocates IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $10,000
  25. Environmental Defense Fund IncorporatedNew York, NY

    Program support

    $10,000
  26. Feeding America Eastern WisconsinMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $10,000
  27. Franciscan Peacemakers IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $10,000
  28. Guest House of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $10,000
  29. Kradwell School IncDowners Grove, IL

    Program support

    $10,000
  30. Milwaukee Public Museum IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $10,000
  31. Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $10,000
  32. Salvatorian Mission WarehouseNew Holstein, WI

    Program support

    $10,000
  33. The Medical College of Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $10,000
  34. UNICEF USANew York, NY

    Program support

    $10,000
  35. University Lake SchoolHartland, WI

    Program support

    $10,000
  36. Versiti IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $10,000
  37. Waukesha County Land ConservancyBrookfield, WI

    Program support

    $10,000
  38. Wisconsin Public Radio Association IncMadison, WI

    Program support

    $7,000
  39. AARP FoundationWashington, DC

    Program support

    $6,000
  40. Literacy Services of Wi IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $6,000
  41. St Coletta of Wisconsin IncJefferson, WI

    Program support

    $6,000
  42. Wisconsin Wetlands Association IncMadison, WI

    Program support

    $6,000
  43. Call to ActionFront Royal, VA

    Program support

    $5,000
  44. Citizen Utility Board of Wisconsin IncMadison, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  45. City Forward Collective IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  46. Friends of Beaver LakeHartland, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  47. Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens IncHales Corners, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  48. Gathering Waters IncMadison, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  49. Kinship Mke IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  50. Lake Area Free Clinic IncOconomowoc, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  51. Mercy Housing IncChicago, IL

    Program support

    $5,000
  52. Messmer Catholic SchoolsMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  53. Milwaukee PBSMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  54. National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DC

    Program support

    $5,000
  55. National Parks FoundationWashington, DC

    Program support

    $5,000
  56. Notre Dame SchoolsChardon, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  57. Project Return IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  58. River AllianceMadison, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  59. Salvation Army USAWauwatosa, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  60. Seeds of Health IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  61. Sisters of St FrancisSt Francis, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  62. Taliesin Preservation IncSpring Green, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  63. Tall Pines ConservancyNashotah, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  64. The Women's Center IncWaukesha, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  65. United Performing Arts FundMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  66. US Olympic & Paralympic FoundationColorado Springs, CO

    Program support

    $5,000
  67. USA for Unhcr - the Un Refugee AgencyWashington, DC

    Program support

    $5,000
  68. Wisconsin Historical Foundation IncMadison, WI

    Program support

    $5,000
  69. American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and BranchesWashington, DC

    Program support

    $4,000
  70. Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County IncWaukesha, WI

    Program support

    $4,000
  71. Partners in HealthBoston, MA

    Program support

    $3,100
  72. Archdiocese of Milwaukee - Combined CollectionsMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $3,000
  73. Common Bond CommitteeSaint Paul, MN

    Program support

    $3,000
  74. Community Smiles DentalWaukesha, WI

    Program support

    $3,000
  75. Mayo ClinicRochester, MN

    Program support

    $3,000
  76. Project Hope - the People-To-People Health FDN Inc DBA Project Hope HealthWashington, DC

    Program support

    $3,000
  77. The Charles E Kubly Foundation IncMequon, WI

    Program support

    $2,500
  78. All Hands Boatworks IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $2,000
  79. Archdiocese of Milwaukee - Catholic Stewardship AppealMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $2,000
  80. Clean Wisconsin IncMadison, WI

    Program support

    $2,000
  81. Friends of Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum LTDMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $2,000
  82. Hope Center Ministries IncWaukesha, WI

    Program support

    $2,000
  83. Icatholic Media Inc DBA the Catholic Television NetworkWatertown, MA

    Program support

    $2,000
  84. Ignatian Solidarity NetworkUniversity HT, OH

    Program support

    $2,000
  85. Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI

    Haggerty museum of art

    $2,000
  86. Finca International IncWashington, DC

    Program support

    $1,500
  87. Alpha Sigma Nu IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $1,000
  88. Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Assn Inc DBA Alzheimer's AssociatChicago, IL

    Program support

    $1,000
  89. American Heart Association IncDallas, TX

    Program support

    $1,000
  90. Amoyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn DBA the ALS AssociationArlington, VA

    Program support

    $1,000
  91. Basilica National Shrine of the Immaculate ConceptionWashington, DC

    Program support

    $1,000
  92. Catholic Schools DevelopmentMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $1,000
  93. Church of the GesuMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $1,000
  94. Mission of Our Lady of Mercy DBA Mercy Home for Boys & GirlsChicago, IL

    Program support

    $1,000
  95. Nativity Jesuit Academy IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $1,000
  96. The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the ArtsBrookfield, WI

    Program support

    $1,000
  97. United Way Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha CountyMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $1,000
  98. Wisconsin Conservation VoicesMadison, WI

    Program support

    $1,000
  99. American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens IncTitusville, FL

    Program support

    $800
  100. Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $700
  101. American Indian College FundDenver, CO

    Program support

    $500
  102. Charity NavigatorUnion City, NJ

    Program support

    $500
  103. Divine Word MissionariesTechny, IL

    Program support

    $500
  104. Heart of the NationMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $500
  105. The Pontifical Mission Societies IncNew York, NY

    Program support

    $500
  106. Center for Science in the Public Interest (cspi)Washington, DC

    Program support

    $400
  107. Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers IncMilwaukee, WI

    Program support

    $300
  108. Garden Club of AmericaNew York, NY

    Program support

    $200

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $654,00054% of the total
  2. Education11 grants $195,50016% of the total
  3. Human services7 grants $65,5005% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter2 grants $60,0005% of the total
  5. Arts and culture8 grants $55,0005% of the total
  6. Environment11 grants $54,2004% of the total
  7. 7 other causes16 grants $121,10010% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wisconsin70 grants $729,700
  2. Pennsylvania1 grant $650,000
  3. Wyoming1 grant $50,000
  4. Illinois6 grants $37,500
  5. New York5 grants $35,700
  6. District of Columbia9 grants $30,900
  7. Maryland1 grant $25,000
  8. Missouri1 grant $25,000
  9. Connecticut1 grant $15,000
  10. Ohio2 grants $7,000

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Elaine BurkePRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0

The return

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