Geeks and Nerds Foundation
Geeks and Nerds Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Huntsville, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Geeks and Nerds Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Geeks and Nerds Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Geeks and Nerds Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Next Step Foundation Inc Huntsville, AL | To deliver innovative and superior technology solutions to the community | $40,260 |
| Science of Sport Tucson, AZ | For elementary and middle school students to improve their academic performance | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $41,760 | $41,760 | 2 | $41,760 | $1,971 |
| 2021 | $41,760 | — | — | — | — | $2,062 |
| 2020 | $41,760 | $2,426 | — | — | — | $2,171 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Geeks and Nerds Foundation is led by Jonn Kim, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jonn Kim
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Vaughn
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Fernandez
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vijay Patel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Geeks and Nerds Foundation
What is Geeks and Nerds Foundation?
Geeks and Nerds Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Geeks and Nerds Foundation operate?
Geeks and Nerds Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona.
What is Geeks and Nerds Foundation's EIN?
Geeks and Nerds Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3064463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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