George Fund
George Fund is a private foundation, based in Wixom, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $923K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $51K.
George Fund at a glance
In short: George Fund gave $28K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $14,000
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $922,831
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who George Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Salvation Army ($14K). Together the top 2 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How George Fund gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $28K (2020) to $51K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Altlanta, GA | Operations | $14,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Operations | $14,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $922,831 | $65,882 | $51,704 | $28,000 | 2 | $37,035 | $51,213 | $54,777 |
| 2023 | $912,621 | $32,564 | $26,859 | — | — | $9,114 | $14,819 | $48,621 |
| 2022 | $906,648 | $38,603 | $64,078 | $40,000 | 7 | $47,554 | $22,079 | $50,498 |
| 2021 | $931,274 | $92,345 | $75,718 | $50,500 | 9 | $59,540 | $76,167 | $55,956 |
| 2020 | $914,570 | $45,216 | $52,161 | $28,000 | 5 | — | $30,093 | $54,446 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Fund reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George Fund is led by Kim Virkler, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kim Virkler
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $6K (2024)
Linda L. Wroten
V President - Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Victoria Brookshire
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Richard Hinterman (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Janice Erichsen (2020–2021) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Kim Virkler (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George Fund
How much does George Fund give each year?
George Fund gave $28K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is George Fund?
George Fund reported $923K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (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.
Where does George Fund operate?
George Fund has awarded grants in Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina.
What is George Fund's EIN?
George Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6115722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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