GFCF NFP
GFCF NFP is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $242K. Net investment income was $129K.
GFCF NFP at a glance
In short: GFCF NFP gave $242K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $242,000
- +168.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,250
- +68.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,898,086
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who GFCF NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The University of Chicago ($150K). Together the top 8 received $242K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How GFCF NFP gives
- Giving grew 128% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 233% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2023) to $242K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $242K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $150,000 |
| The Salvation Army Chicago, IL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross of Greater Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Neighbor by Neighbor Union Pier, MI | General Support | $15,000 |
| De Lasalle Collegiate High School Warren, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lubeznik Center for the Arts Michigan City, IN | General Support | $1,000 |
| The Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and Bala Cynwyd, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,898,086 | $387,836 | $253,995 | $242,000 | 8 | $244,123 | $129,428 | $104,977 |
| 2024 | $1,764,245 | $198,351 | $100,334 | $90,000 | 5 | $91,816 | $89,878 | $101,978 |
| 2023 | $1,665,872 | $128,518 | $99,997 | $90,000 | 6 | $91,736 | $50,331 | $89,491 |
| 2022 | $1,636,833 | $22,472 | $117,308 | $106,000 | 10 | $107,687 | $52,589 | $93,943 |
| 2021 | $1,732,643 | $227,097 | $106,320 | $95,000 | 6 | $96,592 | $117,191 | $104,701 |
| 2020 | $1,612,204 | $80,083 | $112,283 | $102,000 | 8 | — | $69,649 | $103,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GFCF NFP reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GFCF NFP is led by Douglas Geoga, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas Geoga
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Geoga
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Geoga
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 GFCF NFP
How much does GFCF NFP give each year?
GFCF NFP gave $242K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 5 grants.
What is GFCF NFP's typical grant size?
GFCF NFP's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $30,250, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does GFCF NFP give grants?
GFCF NFP gives mostly in Illinois: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does GFCF NFP give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of GFCF NFP's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are GFCF NFP's largest grantees?
GFCF NFP's largest 2025 grantees include The University of Chicago ($150,000), The Salvation Army ($30,000) and Greater Chicago Food Depository ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is GFCF NFP?
GFCF NFP reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $244K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is GFCF NFP's EIN?
GFCF NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5658599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work GFCF NFP funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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