Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation
The Joe and Sue DeGeorge Foundation is a private foundation based in Branchport, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported 65 grants totaling $118,500, all to recipients in New York. Its grants included support for organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, education, housing, and care for people who are terminally ill.
Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation at a glance
In short: Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation gave $119K across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $118,500
- -21.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,823
- -23.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $302,601
- +43.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (6 of 65, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3062 Guyanoga Road, Branchport, NY 14418
Phone: (315) 595-2870
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Humane Society of Yates County ($20K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
298 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 293 grants of 298 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 65 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 770% 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 $119K (2025) to $319K (2021). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Yates County Branchport, NY | To Support the Organization | $20,000 |
| The Living Well Branchport, NY | To Support the Organization | $15,000 |
| Keuka College Branchport, NY | To Support the Organization | $5,000 |
| The Living Well Dinner Sponsorship Branchport, NY | To Support the Organization | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Branchport, NY | To Support the Organization | $5,000 |
| United Methodist Church of Rochester Branchport, NY | To Support the Organization | $5,000 |
| Keuka Comfort Care Home Branchport, NY | To Support the Organization | $3,000 |
| Yates County Habitat for Humanity Branchport, NY | To Support the Organization | $3,000 |
| Saunders Finger Lakes Museum Branchport, NY | To Support the Organization | $2,000 |
| Shelburne Farms Branchport, NY | To Support the Organization | $2,000 |
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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 | $302,601 | $224,685 | $120,777 | $118,500 | 65 | $118,649 | $14,626 | $15,403 |
| 2024 | $210,847 | $240,314 | $151,173 | $150,950 | 63 | $151,024 | $5,442 | $12,373 |
| 2023 | $121,706 | $347,911 | $229,843 | $228,390 | 60 | $229,843 | $3 | $1,797 |
| 2022 | $3,638 | $251,502 | $251,024 | $251,000 | 56 | $251,000 | $2 | $971 |
| 2021 | $3,160 | $318,820 | $318,856 | $318,817 | 54 | $318,817 | — | $560 |
| 2020 | $3,196 | $125,271 | $127,632 | $127,608 | 57 | — | — | $966 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Humane Society of Yates County describes its mission as promoting the welfare of companion and domestic animals, while Yates County Habitat for Humanity describes its work as building and renovating affordable housing with people in need. Keuka College says its mission is to create citizens and leaders to serve the nation and the world. Keuka Comfort Care Home describes operating a home that provides compassionate care for terminally ill residents and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 65 grants totaling $118,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed awards included $20,000 to the Humane Society of Yates County and $15,000 to The Living Well. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Keuka College, The Living Well Dinner Sponsorship, The Nature Conservancy, and United Methodist Church of Rochester.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sue DeGeorge as chair; Joseph DeGeorge as vice chair; and Theodore DeGeorge, Benjamin DeGeorge, and Joseph Howlett as directors.
Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation is led by Sue Degeorge, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sue Degeorge
Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Benjamin Degeorge
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Howlett
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Theodore Degeorge
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Degeorge
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
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 Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation
How much does Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation give each year?
Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation gave $119K across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $151K across 63 grants.
What is Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation's typical grant size?
Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,823, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation give grants?
Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Branchport, NY (65 grants).
Does Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 65 grants with a stated purpose on Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization" (65 grants).
Who are Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation's largest grantees?
Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Humane Society of Yates County ($20,000), The Living Well ($15,000) and Keuka College ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation?
Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation reported $303K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing 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 Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation's EIN?
Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1365298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Joe and Sue Degeorge Foundation 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 April 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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