Gee Foundation
The Gee Foundation is a private foundation based in Barstow, California, established in 2004 by Joseph and Lynn Gee. It supports education, including scholarships for Barstow High School students, and makes grants to charitable organizations.
Gee Foundation at a glance
In short: Gee Foundation gave $74K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,550
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,101
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,202,765
- +1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (13 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (76% 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 Gee Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligible Barstow High School seniors may apply through the foundation’s scholarship program.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 scholarship application deadline is April 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
- Deadline
- The 2026 scholarship application deadline is April 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 638, Barstow, CA 92312
Phone: (760) 256-8497
Website: https://www.geefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Barstow Community College ($10K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 199 grants of 199 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (76%), Nevada (11%), Utah (7%), Washington, D.C. (4%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gee Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 33 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $750 repeat.
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2022) to $77K (2019). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barstow Community College Barstow, CA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of California Irvine Irvine, CA | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| California Polytechnic State Univer San Luis Obispo, CA | General Support | $7,500 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Utah Tech University St George, UT | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Asian Americans Pacific Islanders i Oakland, CA | General Support | $2,550 |
| Smith Center for the Performing Art Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Las Vegas Phiharmonic Las Vegas, NV | General Support | $2,500 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,202,765 | $145,839 | $119,142 | $73,550 | 35 | $115,161 | $145,839 | $103,539 |
| 2024 | $2,180,810 | $158,129 | $114,804 | $68,215 | 31 | $109,224 | $158,129 | $100,250 |
| 2023 | $2,138,203 | $304,156 | $101,420 | $58,375 | 31 | $98,513 | $304,156 | $94,895 |
| 2022 | $1,930,650 | $105,938 | $93,425 | $56,925 | 35 | $92,294 | $105,938 | $95,874 |
| 2021 | $1,931,977 | $110,318 | $91,891 | $61,202 | 67 | $91,271 | $110,318 | $92,674 |
| 2020 | $1,910,242 | $62,654 | $97,732 | $63,610 | 58 | — | $58,929 | $93,343 |
| 2019 | $1,960,088 | $64,613 | $99,181 | $76,817 | 65 | — | $64,613 | $96,742 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $104K 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
The foundation’s stated aim is to assist Barstow students in obtaining a college education. Its scholarship program recognizes Barstow High School seniors and offers awards of up to $10,000 for students attending a two-year or four-year college or university.
Its 2025 grants also went to colleges and universities, arts organizations, and other nonprofits. For example, New Hope Village described its work as transitional housing and support services for people moving from homelessness toward self-sufficiency. The Conservatory at Pinecrest Academy said it raises funds to supplement music students’ education, while Opera Las Vegas described its mission as fostering appreciation of opera and educating the community through performances.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $73,550. Grants ranged from $115 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest were $10,000 to Barstow Community College for scholarships; $7,500 each to the University of California Irvine for scholarships, California Polytechnic State University for general support, and California State University San Bernardino for scholarships; and $6,500 to the University of Southern California for scholarships.
The foundation also gave $5,000 to Utah Tech University for scholarships, $2,550 to Asian Americans Pacific Islanders in Oakland for general support, and $2,500 each to Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas for scholarships, Las Vegas Philharmonic for general support, UCLA Foundation for scholarships, and California State University Monterey Bay for scholarships.
The separate Gee Foundation Scholarship Program is merit-based. Applicants must be seniors enrolled at Barstow High School with at least a 3.50 GPA. The application materials include a completed application and essay, a transcript, and two signed recommendation letters; at least one letter must be from a teacher or counselor. Applicants must be available for an interview if requested.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Gee as president; Jason Gee as secretary/CFO; and Mary Gee, Simmon Gee, Kary Ann Gee Dix, and Kristina Gee Doubin as directors.
Gee Foundation is led by John Gee, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Gee
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Gee
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simmon Gee
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kary Ann Gee Dix
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Gee Doubin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Gee
Secretary & CFO
Secretary & C. F. O. → Secretary & CFO, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Gee Foundation
How much does Gee Foundation give each year?
Gee Foundation gave $74K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 31 grants.
What is Gee Foundation's typical grant size?
Gee Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,101, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gee Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Gee Foundation give grants?
Gee Foundation gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (11%) and Utah (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Barstow, CA (6 grants), Las Vegas, NV (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Henderson, NV (2 grants).
Does Gee Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of Gee Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are Gee Foundation's largest grantees?
Gee Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Barstow Community College ($10,000), University of California Irvine ($7,500) and California Polytechnic State Univer ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gee Foundation?
Gee Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gee Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to assist Barstow students in obtaining a college education. Its scholarship program recognizes Barstow High School seniors and offers awards of up to $10,000 for students attending a two-year or four-year college or university. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gee Foundation?
The foundation 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 Gee Foundation's EIN?
Gee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3169890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Gee 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Gee Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gee-foundation-morg_b4c128dfba36430ebe4d9a6c6f042c80
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