Geoinge Foundation
Geoinge Foundation is a private foundation based in Canton, Michigan. Its 2025 IRS filing reports 16 grants totaling $160,000, all for $10,000, to charitable organizations. The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Geoinge Foundation at a glance
In short: Geoinge Foundation gave $160K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,000
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,150,856
- -2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Geoinge Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7615 Kingsbridge Rd, Canton, MI 48187
Phone: (734) 972-7919
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Geoinge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brick Giving Committee ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The remaining shares went to recipients in Arizona, Hawaii, Connecticut, and Tennessee, at 6% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Geoinge Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $160K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Giving Committee Ypsilanti, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | Educational Programs | $10,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | Art Education | $10,000 |
| Detroit Opera Detroit, MI | Provide cultural enrichment programs for the diverse audiences and communities it serves | $10,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Detroit, MI | Inspire Individuals, Families and Communitites Through Musical Experiences | $10,000 |
| Detroit Zoo Royal Oak, MI | Wildlife Conservation | $10,000 |
| Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | Educational Programs | $10,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Memorial Church Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Religious Education | $10,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Music Appreciation | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Monroe County Monroe, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,150,856 | $197,712 | $252,089 | $160,000 | 16 | $164,182 | $157,883 | $146,161 |
| 2024 | $2,205,233 | $283,681 | $233,681 | $150,000 | 14 | $150,000 | $254,138 | $142,582 |
| 2023 | $2,155,233 | $45,604 | $220,174 | $140,000 | 14 | $140,000 | $29,571 | $135,753 |
| 2022 | $2,329,803 | $47,124 | $192,609 | $120,000 | 12 | $120,000 | $15,469 | $142,979 |
| 2021 | $2,475,288 | $83,266 | $203,224 | $120,000 | 12 | $120,000 | $45,260 | $165,603 |
| 2020 | $2,595,246 | $2,700,073 | $104,827 | $40,000 | 8 | — | $18,914 | $140,136 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Geoinge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $146K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational programs, arts and cultural organizations, religious education, wildlife conservation, and general support. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not a stated formal focus.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. For example, the Potter Park Zoological Society says it supports Potter Park Zoo and inspires people to conserve animals and the natural world. The Pacific Whale Foundation says it works to protect the ocean through science and advocacy and to save whales and dolphins from extinction. The Humane Society of Monroe County says it temporarily houses stray and abandoned pets and finds them permanent homes. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra describes its work as serving audiences through performances, community initiatives, and student-focused music education; Detroit Opera describes its work as presenting opera, dance, and musical theater and expanding access to the arts through community engagement and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $160,000 through 16 grants. Each grant was $10,000. Listed recipients include the Brick Giving Committee, Central Michigan University, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Opera, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Zoo, Eastern Michigan University, Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra, Humane Society of Monroe County, Northern Arizona Healthcare, and Oasis of Hope. The Potter Park Zoological Society and Pacific Whale Foundation also each received $10,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher C Vincent as president and treasurer; John Degrandis IV as vice president and secretary; and Jane Vincent and Angela Paulson as directors.
Geoinge Foundation is led by Christopher C. Vincent, President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher C. Vincent
President & Treasurer
Vice President & Secretary → President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Jane Vincent
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $7K (2025)
Angela Paulson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $7K (2025)
John Degrandis IV
Vice President & Secretary
Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joseph Degrandis (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Nancy J. Murphy (2020) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Christopher C Vincent (President, Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Geoinge Foundation
How much does Geoinge Foundation give each year?
Geoinge Foundation gave $160K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 14 grants.
What is Geoinge Foundation's typical grant size?
Geoinge Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Geoinge Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Geoinge Foundation give grants?
Geoinge Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (6%) and Hawaii (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants), Ypsilanti, MI (2 grants) and Grosse Pointe Farms, MI (2 grants).
Does Geoinge Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Geoinge Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Geoinge Foundation's largest grantees?
Geoinge Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brick Giving Committee ($10,000), Central Michigan University ($10,000) and Detroit Institute of Arts ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Geoinge Foundation?
Geoinge Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Geoinge Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational programs, arts and cultural organizations, religious education, wildlife conservation, and general support. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not a stated formal focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Geoinge Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Geoinge Foundation's EIN?
Geoinge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3633389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Geoinge Foundation 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Geoinge Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/geoinge-foundation-morg_89bbce75a50140e5bb376ebd2e287522
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