Institute of Human Geography
Institute of Human Geography is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Denton, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $62K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $57K.
Institute of Human Geography at a glance
In short: Institute of Human Geography gave $18K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,600
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,520
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $62,081
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Institute of Human Geography
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Institute of Human Geography
Who Institute of Human Geography funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Institute of Human Geography gives
- Giving grew 340% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $33K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $17,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,081 | — | $29,475 | $17,600 | 5 | $17,600 | $57,074 |
| 2023 | $34,482 | $6 | $35,860 | $33,015 | 8 | $33,015 | $48,780 |
| 2022 | $21,556 | $11 | $32,411 | $23,245 | 5 | $23,245 | $42,464 |
| 2021 | $11,293 | $6 | $14,171 | $4,000 | 2 | $13,455 | $25,342 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute of Human Geography is led by Richard Peet, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Peet
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jayson Funke
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ipsita Chatterjee
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Waquar Ahmed
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Institute of Human Geography
How much does Institute of Human Geography give each year?
Institute of Human Geography gave $18K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 8 grants.
What is Institute of Human Geography's typical grant size?
Institute of Human Geography's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,520, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Institute of Human Geography give grants?
Institute of Human Geography's top state is Pennsylvania, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (30%).
Does Institute of Human Geography give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Institute of Human Geography's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
How large is Institute of Human Geography?
Institute of Human Geography reported $62K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Institute of Human Geography?
Institute of Human Geography is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Denton, TX. It holds $62K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Institute of Human Geography's EIN?
Institute of Human Geography's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4229235. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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