George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation
George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Odessa, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K.
George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation at a glance
In short: George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $25K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $25,363
- +16.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -90.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $25,363
- +1065.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,363
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Innovia Foundation ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $25K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Innovia Foundation Spokane, WA | Community Transformation for Eastern Washington State. | $25,363 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2,521 | $28,626 | $25,363 | 1 | — | $4,754 |
| 2020 | $212,511 | $16,549 | $23,941 | $21,759 | 10 | $2,305 | $18,003 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation is led by James G. Gies, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
James G. Gies
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Coleen J. Janke
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth J. Sprague
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy M. Green
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation
How much does George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation give each year?
George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $22K across 10 grants.
Where does George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation operate?
George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
How much is George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation's EIN?
George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2143922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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