The Galter Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-6082419
Foundation Overview
Based in Niles, IL, The Galter Foundation has awarded 127 grants totaling $1,672,500 to organizations in Illinois, New Jersey and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $43,500, with a median award of $8,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 13 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
79% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (73%), Park Ridge (9%), Glenview (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 39% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Galter Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | $7,500 | Park Ridge, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2023 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | $25,000 | Lakewood, NJ, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2023 |
| Chicago Jewish Federation | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2023 |
| City Of Hope Hardwarehome Improvement 1 | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2023 |
| Galter Life Center On The Green | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2023 |
| Kohl Children Museum | $7,500 | Glenview, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2023 |
| Lurie Children Hospital | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2023 |
| Northwestern Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2023 |
| Paws | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2023 |
| Shaare Zedek Medical Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2023 |
| Swedish Covenant Hospital | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2023 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2023 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Swedish Covenant Hospital | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Shaare Zedek Medical Center | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Paws | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Northwestern Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Lurie Children Hospital | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Kohl Children Museum | $7,500 | Glenview, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Galter Life Center On The Green | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| City Of Hope Hardwarehome Improvement 1 | $1,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Chicago Jewish Federation | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | $25,000 | Lakewood, NJ, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | $7,500 | Park Ridge, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Swedish Covenant Hospital | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Shaare Zedek Medical Center | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Paws | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Northwestern Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Lurie Children Hospital | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Kohl Children Museum | $7,500 | Glenview, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Galter Life Center On The Green | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| City Of Hope Hardwarehome Improvement 1 | $1,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Chicago Jewish Federation | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | $25,000 | Lakewood, NJ, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | $7,500 | Park Ridge, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Swedish Covenant Hospital | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Shaare Zedek Medical Center | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Paws | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Northwestern Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Lurie Children Hospital | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Kohl Children Museum | $7,500 | Glenview, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Galter Life Center On The Green | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| City Of Hope Hardwarehome Improvement 1 | $1,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Chicago Jewish Federation | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | $25,000 | Lakewood, NJ, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | $7,500 | Park Ridge, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2022 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | $7,500 | Park Ridge, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2021 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | $25,000 | Lakewood, NJ, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2021 |
| Chicago Jewish Federation | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2021 |
| City Of Hope Hardwarehome Improvement 1 | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2021 |
| Galter Life Center On The Green | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2021 |
| Kohl Children Museum | $7,500 | Glenview, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2021 |
| Lurie Children Hospital | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2021 |
| Northwestern Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2021 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2021 |
| Paws | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2021 |
| Shaare Zedek Medical Center | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2021 |
| Swedish Covenant Hospital | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2021 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2021 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | $7,500 | Park Ridge, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2020 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | $25,000 | Lakewood, NJ, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2020 |
| Chicago Jewish Federation | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2020 |
| Chicago Youth Programs | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2020 |
| City Of Hope Hardwarehome Improvement 1 | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2020 |
| Galter Life Center On The Green | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2020 |
| Kohl Children Museum | $7,500 | Glenview, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2020 |
| Lurie Children Hospital | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2020 |
| Northwestern Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2020 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2020 |
| Paws | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2020 |
| Shaare Zedek Medical Center | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2020 |
| Swedish Covenant Hospital | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2020 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2020 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | $25,000 | Lakewood, NJ, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| Chicago Friends Of Idf | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| Chicago Jewish Federation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| Chicago Youth Programs | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| City Of Hope Hardwarehome Improvement 1 | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| Galter Life Center On The Green | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| Jewish United Fund | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| Kohl Children Museum | $5,000 | Glenview, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| Lurie Children Hospital | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| Northwestern Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| Northwestern University | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| Paws | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| Shaare Zedek Medical Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| Swedish Covenant Hospital | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2018 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | $40,000 | Lakewood, NJ, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| Chicago Jewish Federation | $14,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| Chicago Friends Of Idf | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| Chicago Youth Programs | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| City Of Hope Hardwarehome Improvement 1 | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| Galter Life Center On The Green | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| Jewish United Fund | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| Kohl Children Museum | $9,000 | Glenview, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| Lurie Children Hospital | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| Northwestern Foundation | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| Paws | $8,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| Shaare Zedek Medical Center | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| Swedish Covenant Hospital | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $8,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2017 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
| Northwestern Foundation | $42,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
| Swedish Covenant Hospital | $43,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | $42,500 | Lakewood, NJ, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
| Shaare Zedek Medical Center | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | $11,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
| Lurie Children Hospital | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
| Galter Life Center On The Green | $43,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $8,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
| City Of Hope Hardwarehome Improvement 1 | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
| Chicago Youth Programs | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
| Chicago Friends Of Idf | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
| Chicago Federation | $14,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
| Jewish United Fund | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
| Paws | $8,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
| Kohl Children Museum | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | To Foster And Promote Activities Of Recipient | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-6082419 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 480752 Niles, IL 60714-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Galter Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Hirshel Goodman |
|---|---|
| Director | Robert Joseph |
| Director | Karen Goodman |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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