Shugar Foundation Inc
Shugar Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, and nothing has been filed since; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Shugar Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Shugar Foundation Inc gave $120K across 11 grants in 2021 (avg $11K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $120,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 11
- Average grant
- $10,909
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,714,233
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (75% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Shugar Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The 2021 filing says to submit a written narrative to Edward S. Geier. It lists no restrictions on awards. These instructions are from the 2021 filing and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Review Cycle
- None was listed on the 2021 filing.
- Deadline
- None was listed on the 2021 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Edward S Geier
Mailing address: 5681 Bent Branch Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (202) 452-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shugar Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Community Bridges ($15K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grants went to recipients in Washington, DC (75% of grant dollars) and Maryland (25%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Shugar Foundation Inc gives
- In 2021 it paid out 111% 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
In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Bridges Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $15,000 |
| Beacon House Washington, DC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Reach Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $15,000 |
| So Other May Eat Washington, DC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Higher Achievement Program Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Washington School for Girls Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Generation Hope Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Rainbow Community Development Ctr Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Ann's Center Hyattsville, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,714,233 | $46,928 | $120,189 | $120,000 | 11 | $120,000 | $89,752 | $108,125 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shugar Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2021 — 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 filing does not state a mission. In 2021, the foundation gave general-support grants to organizations whose work included empowering girls, educating students in underserved areas, supporting middle-school students, helping teen parents and their children, and developing young leaders. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $120,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $15,000, with a median of $10,000. All listed grants were for general support.
Notable recipients included Community Bridges in Silver Spring, Maryland ($15,000); Beacon House, REACH Foundation, and So Others May Eat in Washington, DC ($15,000 each); and Washington School for Girls, Higher Achievement Program, and Generation Hope in Washington, DC ($10,000 each). Community Bridges describes its mission as helping diverse girls develop academically, as leaders, and as healthy young women. Washington School for Girls says it educates girls in underserved areas and supports their learning, leadership, and service. Higher Achievement describes its work as providing middle-school students with rigorous after-school learning and role models. Generation Hope says it supports teen parents and their children as they pursue success in college and kindergarten.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Edward S. Geier as president, Elisa J. Geier as secretary, Gabriele Geier as vice president, and Julia S. Geier as director.
Shugar Foundation Inc is led by Edward S. Geier, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Edward S. Geier
President
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Julia S. Geier
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Elisa J. Geier
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Gabriele Geier
Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Shugar Foundation Inc
How much does Shugar Foundation Inc give each year?
Shugar Foundation Inc gave $120K across 11 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Shugar Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Shugar Foundation Inc's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,909, across 11 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shugar Foundation Inc give grants?
Shugar Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants) and Silver Spring, MD (2 grants).
Does Shugar Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Shugar Foundation Inc's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shugar Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Shugar Foundation Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Community Bridges ($15,000), Beacon House ($15,000) and Reach Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Shugar Foundation Inc?
Shugar Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shugar Foundation Inc fund?
The filing does not state a mission. In 2021, the foundation gave general-support grants to organizations whose work included empowering girls, educating students in underserved areas, supporting middle-school students, helping teen parents and their children, and developing young leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shugar Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shugar Foundation Inc's EIN?
Shugar Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1761483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Does Shugar Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 2021
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