Geneseo Foundation
The Geneseo Foundation is a private foundation based in Geneseo, Illinois. Established in 1961 with a bequest from George B. Dedrick, it supports charitable, civic, benevolent, educational, and scientific purposes, including assistance for people in need, in Geneseo and the surrounding area.
Geneseo Foundation at a glance
In short: Geneseo Foundation gave $1.5M across 51 grants in 2026 (avg $29K), mostly in Illinois. 6% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,501,015
- +5.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 51
- +4.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $29,432
- +0.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $24,667,990
- +2.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (3 of 51, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (99% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Geneseo Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from eligible nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Organizations may obtain an application from the foundation’s website or request one from the foundation. The application asks for the amount requested and a detailed explanation of its use, the applicant’s proposed budget for the year the funds will be used, and income-and-expenditure statements for the two most recent fiscal years. Applicants are also asked for information about their nonprofit status and governing board. The foundation’s filing says applications are not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists the first of each month. The foundation’s 2025 filing describes deadlines as generally the first week of the month; it gives June 1 for agriculture-related scholarships and March 31 for the computer science scholarship.
- Deadline
- The website lists the first of each month.
- Contact
Application contact: Tyler Mackey Co Central Bank Illino
Mailing address: 101 N State Street, Geneseo, IL 61254
Phone: (309) 944-5601
Website: https://geneseofoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Geneseo Foundation
Who Geneseo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Geneseo Park District ($309K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
252 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 208 grants of 252 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated aim is to benefit Geneseo and the surrounding area in Illinois. In filing year 2026, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois; the reported shares for Iowa, Virginia, and the District of Columbia were each 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Geneseo Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 51 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 80% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+16%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2023) to $1.6M (2022). In 2026 it made 51 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Geneseo Park District Geneseo, IL | Charitable Contribution | $309,000 |
| College Scholarships Geneseo, IL | College Scholarships | $267,775 |
| Freedom House Princeton, IL | Charitable Contributions | $250,000 |
| Inspire Continuing Care Geneseo, IL | Charitable Contributions | $151,000 |
| Geneseo - Atkinson Food Pantry Geneseo, IL | Charitable Contribution | $109,980 |
| Geneseo Youth Baseball & Softball Geneseo, IL | Charitable Contribution | $70,000 |
| Geneseo Cusd #228 Geneseo, IL | Charitable Contributions | $40,000 |
| Henry County Sherriff's Office Cambridge, IL | Charitable Contribution | $30,339 |
| Rebuilding Together Henry County Geneseo, IL | Charitable Contribution | $26,000 |
| City of Geneseo Police Department Geneseo, IL | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,667,990 | $2,179,356 | $1,631,206 | $1,501,015 | 51 | $1,560,272 | $1,796,893 | $1,665,530 |
| 2025 | $24,104,840 | $1,695,069 | $1,547,731 | $1,429,051 | 49 | $1,486,803 | $1,570,805 | $1,566,285 |
| 2024 | $23,968,504 | $1,120,038 | $1,682,980 | $1,560,034 | 58 | $1,557,895 | $1,017,707 | $1,460,580 |
| 2023 | $24,475,196 | $1,652,316 | $1,416,787 | $1,293,210 | 43 | $1,295,113 | $777,938 | $1,427,564 |
| 2022 | $24,209,667 | $2,496,701 | $1,703,106 | $1,591,944 | 51 | $1,644,293 | $2,428,693 | $1,599,619 |
| 2021 | $23,332,320 | $9,018,760 | $1,394,018 | $1,306,615 | 52 | — | $1,240,974 | $1,295,843 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Geneseo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support charitable, civic, benevolent, educational, and scientific purposes, and to help “the unfortunate and the afflicted.” Its stated purposes include assisting charitable, benevolent, civic, and educational institutions; caring for people who are sick, aged, handicapped, orphaned, helpless, or needy; and supporting scientific or medical research.
Recent grants illustrate support for a range of organizations. Freedom House, which received $250,000 in 2026, describes its mission as providing free, confidential services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Inspire Continuing Care, a 2026 recipient of $151,000, says it provides supervised opportunities for post-high-school young adults with unique qualifications to support their social, emotional, and physical well-being. Rebuilding Together Henry County, which received $26,000, says it provides home repairs and modifications for low-income and disabled people. Abilities Plus, a $16,000 recipient, says it promotes independence and active decision-making for people with disabilities and their families.
The foundation also funds scholarships. Its 2025 filing states that scholarships are awarded to graduates of Geneseo High School and reports approximately 160 recipients. Scholarship eligibility has exceptions: three agriculture-related scholarships are limited to graduates of Henry County high schools, and a computer science scholarship is open to Quad Cities metropolitan area residents, with preference for Geneseo High School graduates.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $1,501,015. Grant amounts ranged from $970 to $309,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $309,000 to Geneseo Park District, $267,775 for college scholarships, $250,000 to Freedom House, $151,000 to Inspire Continuing Care, and $109,980 to Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists the following foundation managers: Andrew Fehlman, Brandon Sieben, Brett Lohman, Central Bank of Illinois, Eric Johnson, Jeffrey Lang, John DuBois, Michael Gernant, Rick Clary, and Katie Kutsinis.
Geneseo Foundation's 2026 filing lists 10 officers; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Central Bank Of Illinois
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$81K (2023) → $98K (2026)
Brandon Sieben
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Lohman
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Johnson
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J. Dubois
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Gernant
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Clary
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Lang
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Fehlman
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Kutsinis
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: John T. Greenwood (2021–2025) — Foundation Manager
- Former: Bruce Fehlman (2021–2023) — Foundation Manager
- Former: Central Bank Illinois (2021–2022) — Foundation Manager
- Former: Brett Decker (2022) — Foundation Manager
- Former: Christopher Thompson (2022) — Foundation Manager
- Former: Jeff Glen (2022) — Foundation Manager
- Former: Jeff Lang (2021) — Foundation Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $98K, to Central Bank of Illinois (Foundation Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Geneseo Foundation
How much does Geneseo Foundation give each year?
Geneseo Foundation gave $1.5M across 51 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.4M across 49 grants.
What is Geneseo Foundation's typical grant size?
Geneseo Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $29,432, across 51 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Geneseo Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Geneseo Foundation give grants?
Geneseo Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Geneseo, IL (35 grants), Cambridge, IL (3 grants) and Bishop Hill, IL (2 grants).
Who are Geneseo Foundation's largest grantees?
Geneseo Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Geneseo Park District ($309,000), College Scholarships ($267,775) and Freedom House ($250,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Geneseo Foundation?
Geneseo Foundation reported $24.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Geneseo Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support charitable, civic, benevolent, educational, and scientific purposes, and to help “the unfortunate and the afflicted.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Geneseo Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from eligible nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Geneseo Foundation's EIN?
Geneseo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6079604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Geneseo Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Geneseo Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/geneseo-foundation-morg_39c143d217974cf6ba353f237a58c9e4
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