Geyer Foundation Inc
Geyer Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Suamico, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including education, conservation and environmental protection, child wellness, water and sanitation, civil rights, youth support, and community services.
Geyer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Geyer Foundation Inc gave $51K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Wisconsin. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,150
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,218
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $926,535
- -27.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (15 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (22% 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 Geyer Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1088 Huntington Way N, Suamico, WI 54173
Phone: (920) 246-5849
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Geyer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NWTC Educational Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 180 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Wisconsin accounted for 22%, Colorado 21%, California 12%, New York 10%, and Oregon 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Geyer Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 42 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $703; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 123% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% 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 $14K (2020) to $51K (2025). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NWTC Educational Foundation Green Bay, WI | Education | $4,500 |
| Giving Green San Francisco, CA | Conservationenvironmental | $4,000 |
| Fort Lewis College Foundation Durango, CO | Education | $3,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief Chicago, IL | Child Wellness | $3,000 |
| Well Done Foundation Bozeman, MT | Conservationenvironmental | $2,500 |
| UNICEF USA New York, NY | Child Wellness | $2,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | Conservationenvironmental | $1,500 |
| Clean Air Task Force Boston, MA | Conservationenvironmental | $1,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | Conservationenvironmental | $1,500 |
| Waterorg Kansas City, MO | Conservationenvironmental | $1,500 |
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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 | $926,535 | $61,425 | $59,865 | $51,150 | 42 | $52,541 | $53,862 | $52,528 |
| 2024 | $1,276,391 | $75,196 | $56,762 | $43,100 | 42 | $45,458 | $64,288 | $48,329 |
| 2023 | $1,257,957 | $33,686 | $45,802 | $28,518 | 37 | $29,650 | $23,172 | $28,813 |
| 2022 | $1,270,073 | $425,938 | $38,121 | $22,914 | 30 | $26,857 | $408,424 | $25,072 |
| 2021 | $882,256 | $517,244 | $35,243 | $26,040 | 29 | $28,826 | $97,497 | $27,872 |
| 2020 | $400,255 | $97,589 | $23,196 | $14,120 | 25 | — | $15,097 | $20,051 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Geyer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $53K 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 show support for organizations in several fields. For example, Water.org says its goal is to bring safe water and sanitation to the world through market-driven solutions, while Water For People says it works to develop high-quality water and sanitation accessible to all. Clean Air Task Force describes its mission as advancing the technology and policy changes needed for a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost.
Other supported organizations describe work in civil liberties, youth development, health, land and water protection, and services for people affected by domestic abuse. The ACLU Foundation of Colorado says it works to protect, defend, and extend civil rights and civil liberties in Colorado. The Hive DGO describes providing an inclusive space for under-resourced and underrepresented youth. Golden House says it provides confidential support, including counseling, shelter, and legal assistance, to people and families affected by domestic abuse.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $51,150. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $4,500, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest reported grants were NWTC Educational Foundation ($4,500), Giving Green ($4,000), Fort Lewis College Foundation ($3,000), World Bicycle Relief ($3,000), Well Done Foundation ($2,500), and UNICEF USA ($2,500). Other recipients included Environmental Defense Fund, Clean Air Task Force, Natural Resources Defense Council, Water.org, Water For People, and Splash, each receiving $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David L Geyer as president, Renne M Geyer as treasurer, Zachary L Geyer as vice president, and Samuel L Geyer as secretary.
Geyer Foundation Inc is led by David L. Geyer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David L. Geyer
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renne M. Geyer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel L. Geyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zachary L. Geyer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Geyer Foundation Inc
How much does Geyer Foundation Inc give each year?
Geyer Foundation Inc gave $51K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 42 grants.
What is Geyer Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Geyer Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,218, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Geyer Foundation Inc that year got $703 on average.
Where does Geyer Foundation Inc give grants?
Geyer Foundation Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (21%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Green Bay, WI (5 grants), Durango, CO (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Geyer Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Geyer Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Conservationenvironmental" (9 grants), "Education" (9 grants) and "Civil Rights" (8 grants).
Who are Geyer Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Geyer Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include NWTC Educational Foundation ($4,500), Giving Green ($4,000) and Fort Lewis College Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Geyer Foundation Inc?
Geyer Foundation Inc reported $927K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Geyer Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Geyer Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Geyer Foundation Inc's EIN?
Geyer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3691877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Geyer Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Geyer Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/geyer-foundation-inc-morg_8c387524bbf04ac599504161c69607ea
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