Gemini Foundation
Gemini Foundation is a private foundation, 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.
Gemini Foundation at a glance
In short: Gemini Foundation gave $17K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,370
- +30.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,481
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $13,163
- -58.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gemini Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Light and Life Chandler Church ($8K). Together the top 7 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $50K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $13,163 | — | $18,377 | $17,370 | 7 | $17,370 | — | $992 |
| 2023 | $31,540 | — | $14,215 | $13,265 | 6 | $13,265 | — | $2,035 |
| 2022 | $45,755 | — | $50,947 | $50,247 | 14 | $50,247 | — | $3,734 |
| 2021 | $96,702 | $9 | $1,400 | $1,400 | 1 | $1,400 | $9 | $4,771 |
| 2020 | $98,093 | $15 | $1,850 | $1,150 | 2 | — | $15 | $4,857 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gemini Foundation is led by Mildred Carlisle, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mildred Carlisle
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 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 Gemini Foundation
How much does Gemini Foundation give each year?
Gemini Foundation gave $17K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 6 grants.
What is Gemini Foundation's typical grant size?
Gemini Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150, and its average grant was $2,481, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gemini Foundation give grants?
Gemini Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (35%) and Nebraska (17%).
Does Gemini Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Gemini Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Operations" (7 grants).
Who are Gemini Foundation's largest grantees?
Gemini Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Light and Life Chandler Church ($8,000), House of Puerto Rico ($6,000) and Platte Valley Adventist School ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gemini Foundation?
Gemini Foundation reported $13K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $992 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Gemini Foundation's EIN?
Gemini Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0877527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Gemini Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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