Gemini Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Chandler, AZ EIN: 86-0877527

Gemini Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Chandler, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $17K.

Key facts about Gemini Foundation

EIN: 86-0877527
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $17,370
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $2,481
Median grant: $150
Total assets: $13,163
Primary geography: Arizona (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Gemini Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Gemini Foundation's 7 itemized 2024 grants were Arizona (47%), California (35%) and Nebraska (17%). None of its 7 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Operations" (7 grants).

How Gemini Foundation gives

Giving grew 1141% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$13K

-58.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$17K

+30.9% YoY

Grant Count

+16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+12.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gemini Foundation reported a distributable amount of $992 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Gemini Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Arizona $8K (47%)

California $6K (35%)

Nebraska $3K (17%)

Georgia $120 (1%)

Florida $100 (1%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California Florida Georgia Indiana Kentucky Nebraska Nevada Tennessee Texas

Cities

ChandlerSan DiegoCoconut CreekLong BeachPhoenixAmarilloAmericusAtlantaBoys TownErlangerGrand IslandHendersonIndianapolisJacksonvilleJupiterKnoxvilleLas VegasSan BernadinoSpring Valley

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$13,163	$31,540	$45,755
Revenue	—	—	—
Expenses	$18,377	$14,215	$50,947
Qualifying Distributions	$17,370	$13,265	$50,247
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$992	$2,035	$3,734

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

30 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Light and Life Chandler Church ($8,000), House of Puerto Rico ($6,000), Platte Valley Adventist School ($3,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LIGHT AND LIFE CHANDLER CHURCH Chandler, AZ	CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$8,000
HOUSE OF PUERTO RICO San Diego, CA	CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$6,000
PLATTE VALLEY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Grand Island, NE	CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$3,000
PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION Phoenix, AZ	CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$150
FOOD FOR THE POOR Coconut Creek, FL	CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$100
THE CARTER CENTER Atlanta, GA	CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$100
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Americus, GA	CHARITABLE OPERATIONS	$20

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Mildred Carlisle	President	5	—
Mildred Carlisle	Secretary	5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gemini Foundation?

Gemini Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Chandler, AZ. It holds $13K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Gemini Foundation?

As of 2024, Gemini Foundation holds $13K in total assets. It awarded 7 grants totaling $17K in 2024.

Where does Gemini Foundation operate?

Gemini Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Nebraska, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas.

What size grants does Gemini Foundation award?

In 2024, Gemini Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $17K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Gemini Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gemini Foundation reported a distributable amount of $992 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.