Geiger Foundation Inc
Geiger Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Berkeley Lake, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports 50 grants totaling $20,646 to charitable organizations.
Geiger Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Geiger Foundation Inc gave $21K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $412.92), top state Georgia. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,646
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $413
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $436,133
- +11.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (22 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Geiger Foundation Inc
- 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: 630 Lakeshore Dr, Berkeley Lake, GA 30096-3038
Phone: (770) 331-7528
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Geiger Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Donors Choose ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 239 grants of 239 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (29%), New York (22%), Washington, DC (22%), California (10%), and Massachusetts (7%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Geiger Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 50 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $446; repeat grants $387. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $21K (2024). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donors Choose New York, NY | charitable contributions | $1,306 |
| American Friends Service Gaza Philadelphia, PA | charitable contribution | $600 |
| Home of Hope Buford, GA | charitable contribution | $510 |
| ACLU New York, NY | charitable contribution | $500 |
| New Georgia Project Atlanta, GA | charitable contribution | $500 |
| Brady Ctr to Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | charitable contribution | $500 |
| Access Reproductive Care Southeast Atlanta, GA | charitable contribution | $500 |
| Camfed San Francisco, CA | charitable contribution | $500 |
| Corners Industries Norcross, GA | charitable contribution | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | charitable contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $436,133 | $26,674 | $20,646 | $20,646 | 50 | $20,646 | $20,000 | $20,090 |
| 2023 | $391,007 | $22,054 | $17,691 | $17,691 | 36 | $17,691 | $12,054 | $18,204 |
| 2022 | $314,246 | $11,077 | $15,685 | $15,685 | 45 | $15,685 | $11,077 | $17,179 |
| 2021 | $389,637 | $31,453 | $19,357 | $19,307 | 48 | $19,307 | $31,453 | $18,043 |
| 2020 | $360,825 | $10,755 | $18,800 | $18,800 | 60 | — | — | $17,503 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Geiger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education, humanitarian relief, reproductive care, refugee support, legal services, civic participation, and social justice. For example, Access Reproductive Care–Southeast says it provides funding and logistical support for reproductive care, while Georgia Legal Services Program says it provides civil legal services to people with low incomes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $20,646. Grants ranged from $50 to $1,306, with a median of $500. Among the largest were $1,306 to Donors Choose; $600 to American Friends Service Gaza; and $510 to Home of Hope. Other listed grants included $500 each to the ACLU, New Georgia Project, Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Access Reproductive Care Southeast, CAMFED, Corners Industries, Doctors Without Borders, Friends for Colombia, and Georgia Legal Services Program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert V Geiger as President and Karen Henize Geiger as Secretary.
Geiger Foundation Inc is led by Robert V Geiger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert V Geiger
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Henize Geiger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Geiger Foundation Inc
How much does Geiger Foundation Inc give each year?
Geiger Foundation Inc gave $21K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 36 grants.
What is Geiger Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Geiger Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $413, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Geiger Foundation Inc that year got $446 on average.
Where does Geiger Foundation Inc give grants?
Geiger Foundation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (22%) and District of Columbia (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (12 grants), Atlanta, GA (10 grants), New York, NY (8 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Who are Geiger Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Geiger Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Donors Choose ($1,306), American Friends Service Gaza ($600) and Home of Hope ($510), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Geiger Foundation Inc?
Geiger Foundation Inc reported $436K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Geiger Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education, humanitarian relief, reproductive care, refugee support, legal services, civic participation, and social justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Geiger Foundation Inc?
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 Geiger Foundation Inc's EIN?
Geiger Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2586028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Geiger Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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