Bruce G Geary Foundation
The Bruce G Geary Foundation is a private foundation based in Staten Island, New York. In 2025, it reported 84 grants totaling $1,357,000; the listed grant purposes and recipients indicate support for animal care and welfare, wildlife conservation, and related work.
Bruce G Geary Foundation at a glance
In short: Bruce G Geary Foundation gave $1.4M across 84 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state New York. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,357,000
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 84
- +23.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,155
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,250
- Total assets
- $24,159,668
- +7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (29 of 84, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bruce G Geary Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 140732, Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone: (917) 656-0372
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bruce G Geary Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Si Zoological Society Inc ($111K). Together the top 10 received $398K.
Grant Size Distribution
348 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 342 grants of 348 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Staten Island, New York. In 2025, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to Florida, 10% to New Jersey, 6% to Massachusetts, and 5% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 84 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bruce G Geary Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 84 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 84 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Si Zoological Society Inc Staten Island, NY | Care and Support of Animals | $111,000 |
| Cats Exclusive Inc Margate, FL | Care and Support of Animals | $44,000 |
| NY Save Animals in Veterinary Emerg New York, NY | Care and Support of Animals | $35,000 |
| Si Councel for Animal Welfare-Sec Staten Island, NY | Care and Support of Animals | $35,000 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund Alexandria, VA | Care and Support of Animals | $30,000 |
| Loggerhead Marine Life Center Inc Juno Beach, FL | Care and Support of Animals | $30,000 |
| Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue Inc Cincinnati, OH | Care and Support of Animals | $30,000 |
| Schwarxman Animal Medical Center New York, NY | Care and Support of Animals | $30,000 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Chatham, MA | Care and Support of Animals | $28,000 |
| Columbia Greene-Humane Socspca Hudson, NY | Care and Support of Animals | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,159,668 | $3,938,891 | $2,335,805 | $1,357,000 | 84 | $1,571,986 | $3,155,227 | $1,702,828 |
| 2024 | $22,569,662 | $3,911,232 | $2,086,063 | $1,187,000 | 68 | $1,410,259 | $3,223,620 | $1,570,478 |
| 2023 | $20,733,866 | $1,545,079 | $1,989,632 | $1,202,500 | 70 | $1,417,271 | $970,062 | $1,386,305 |
| 2022 | $21,188,335 | $667,979 | $2,086,890 | $1,250,000 | 67 | $1,458,541 | — | $1,411,980 |
| 2021 | $22,621,600 | $4,032,759 | $1,904,364 | $1,114,700 | 59 | $1,305,526 | $3,425,912 | $1,533,161 |
| 2020 | $20,505,281 | $1,372,763 | $1,837,653 | $1,147,500 | 58 | — | $853,074 | $1,395,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bruce G Geary Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for animal rescue, veterinary care, wildlife rehabilitation, and conservation. For example, Cheetah Conservation Fund describes its mission as ensuring the cheetah’s long-term survival through research and education; Atlantic White Shark Conservancy says it supports research, public safety, and community education to inspire shark conservation. Wild Bird Fund describes providing veterinary care and rehabilitation to New York City wildlife and educating New Yorkers about wildlife and its needs. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 84 grants totaling $1,357,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $111,000, with a median of $12,250. The largest grant listed was $111,000 to SI Zoological Society Inc. for the care and support of animals. Other notable grants included $44,000 to Cats Exclusive Inc.; $35,000 each to NY Save Animals in Veterinary Emerg and SI Council for Animal Welfare-SEC; and $30,000 each to Cheetah Conservation Fund, Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue Inc., and several other organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Kosinski as director, Matthew Smith as president, Cathy Carlson as treasurer, and Timothy Pezzoli as secretary.
Bruce G Geary Foundation is led by Matthew Smith, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Smith
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $105K (2025)
John Kosinski
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $85K (2025)
Cathy Carlson
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $105K (2025)
Timothy Pezzoli
Secretary
On filings since 2024
30 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Raymond J. Pezzoli (2020–2024) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $105K, to Matthew Smith (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bruce G Geary Foundation
How much does Bruce G Geary Foundation give each year?
Bruce G Geary Foundation gave $1.4M across 84 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 68 grants.
What is Bruce G Geary Foundation's typical grant size?
Bruce G Geary Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,250, and its average grant was $16,155, across 84 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bruce G Geary Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Bruce G Geary Foundation give grants?
Bruce G Geary Foundation's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Staten Island, NY (9 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Smithtown, NY (2 grants).
Does Bruce G Geary Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 84 grants with a stated purpose on Bruce G Geary Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Care and Support of Animals" (81 grants).
Who are Bruce G Geary Foundation's largest grantees?
Bruce G Geary Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Si Zoological Society Inc ($111,000), Cats Exclusive Inc ($44,000) and NY Save Animals in Veterinary Emerg ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bruce G Geary Foundation?
Bruce G Geary Foundation reported $24.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bruce G Geary Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for animal rescue, veterinary care, wildlife rehabilitation, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bruce G Geary Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bruce G Geary Foundation's EIN?
Bruce G Geary Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8075415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bruce G Geary Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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