GEH Foundation
GEH Foundation is a private foundation based in Madison, Connecticut. In its 2025 filing, it reported 15 grants totaling $137,000, with awards to organizations in several states.
GEH Foundation at a glance
In short: GEH Foundation gave $137K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $137,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- Average grant
- $9,133
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $981,025
- Primary geography
- Oregon (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to GEH Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Emily B. Haine. The filing states that no special form or materials are required and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Emily B Haine
Mailing address: 8 Barberry Lane, Madison, CT 06443
Phone: (203) 915-0899
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GEH Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Portland Botanical Gardens ($100K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Oregon (73%) and Connecticut (17%), followed by North Carolina (7%), Maine (1%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How GEH Foundation gives
- In 2025 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 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Botanical Gardens Portland, OR | General Support | $100,000 |
| Queens University Charlotte, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Scranton Library Madison, CT | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Madison Foundation Madison, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Menunkatuck Audubon Society Guilford, CT | General Support | $2,000 |
| CT Audubon Society Fairfield, CT | General Support | $2,000 |
| Island Institute Rockland, ME | General Support | $2,000 |
| Forgotten Felines Westbrook, CT | General Support | $2,000 |
| Wnet Thirteen New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity NC CT Hartford, CT | General Support | $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 | $981,025 | $1,119,459 | $138,434 | $137,000 | 15 | $137,000 | $1,046,436 | $2,470 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GEH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants listed in the filing were for general support. One recipient, Island Institute, describes its mission as: “We boldly navigate climate and economic change with island and coastal communities to expand opportunities and deliver solutions.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $137,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median award of $2,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to Portland Botanical Gardens in Portland, Oregon; $10,000 each to Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Scranton Library in Madison, Connecticut; and $5,000 to The Madison Foundation in Madison, Connecticut.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no special application form, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Emily B. Haines is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
GEH Foundation is led by Emily B. Haines, Trustee on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emily B. Haines
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 GEH Foundation
How much does GEH Foundation give each year?
GEH Foundation gave $137K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is GEH Foundation's typical grant size?
GEH Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $9,133, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does GEH Foundation give grants?
GEH Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (17%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, CT (5 grants).
Does GEH Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of GEH Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are GEH Foundation's largest grantees?
GEH Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Portland Botanical Gardens ($100,000), Queens University ($10,000) and Scranton Library ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is GEH Foundation?
GEH Foundation reported $981K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does GEH Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants listed in the filing were for general support. One recipient, Island Institute, describes its mission as: “We boldly navigate climate and economic change with island and coastal communities to expand opportunities and deliver solutions.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GEH Foundation?
Contact Emily B. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is GEH Foundation's EIN?
GEH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2939088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). GEH Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/geh-foundation-morg_d275970c29bc48378c6e329600bfaf2d
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