McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc
McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Buford, Georgia. Its latest filing on record is for 2020, and no later filing is recorded; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc gave $191K across 21 grants in 2020 (avg $9K), top state Georgia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $190,748
- Grants made (2020)
- 21
- Average grant
- $9,083
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,601,199
- Primary geography
- Georgia (42% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to McKinney-Geib 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: 3758 Kasey Lane, Buford, GA 30519-7857
Phone: (770) 536-3381
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was University of Miami ($31K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (42%), Florida (22%), Massachusetts (16%), New York (13%), and Washington (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 21 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Operations | $30,728 |
| Greater Atlanta Christian Academy Norcross, GA | Operations | $28,720 |
| Lanier Partners of North Georgia Flowery Branch, GA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Lifebridge Foundation High Falls, NY | Operations | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County Gainsville, GA | Operations | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Zephyrhills, FL | Operations | $11,000 |
| Winsor School Boston, MA | Operations | $7,500 |
| Copper Canyon Port Townsend, WA | Operations | $6,000 |
| Lakeview Academy Gainesville, GA | Operations | $6,000 |
| Art OMI Ghent, NY | Operations | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,601,199 | $196,465 | $545,658 | $190,748 | 21 | $124,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $125K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2020 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, youth services, arts, family support, health, and animal welfare. For example, Lanier Partners of North Georgia says its mission is to improve the quality of life for children, while Raw Art Works says it supports underserved young people through creativity and confidence-building. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $190,748. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $30,728, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $30,728 to the University of Miami for operations, $28,720 to Greater Atlanta Christian Academy for operations, $20,000 to Lanier Partners of North Georgia for operations, and $20,000 to Lifebridge Foundation for operations. Other notable grants included $15,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County and $11,000 to Planned Parenthood, both for operations.
The grantees describe a range of activities. The University of Miami describes itself as a comprehensive research university with programs including medicine, business, marine and atmospheric sciences, and graduate education. The Winsor School says it prepares young women to pursue their aspirations and contribute to the world. Art Omi describes its work as building community through creative expression and supporting the artistic community and public.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists David Groom as Director; Barkley M Geib as President, Treasurer, and Director; and Denise N Geib as Secretary and Director.
McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc is led by Barkley M Geib, President & Treasurer Director on the 2020 filing; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Barkley M Geib
President & Treasurer Director
New on the 2020 filing
10 hrs/week
$305K (2020)
Denise N Geib
Secretary & Director
New on the 2020 filing
10 hrs/week
$6K (2020)
David Groom
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $305K, to Barkley M Geib (President, Treas. Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc
How much does McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc give each year?
McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc gave $191K across 21 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,083, across 21 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc give grants?
McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salem, MA (3 grants) and Beverly, MA (2 grants).
Does McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (21 grants).
Who are McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include University of Miami ($30,728), Greater Atlanta Christian Academy ($28,720) and Lanier Partners of North Georgia ($20,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc?
McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $196K.
What does McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2020 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, youth services, arts, family support, health, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McKinney-Geib 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 ↑
How much is McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $125K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc's EIN?
McKinney-Geib Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2017121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does McKinney-Geib 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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