The Geigl Family Charitable
The Geigl Family Charitable is a private foundation, based in Newington, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $127K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Geigl Family Charitable at a glance
In short: The Geigl Family Charitable gave $34K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,667
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $126,932
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Geigl Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Matthew 25 Ministries ($10K). Together the top 6 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Geigl Family Charitable gives
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 312% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $48K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25 Ministries Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Savation Army Hartford, CT | Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare Wallingford, CT | Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Oak Hill Hartford, CT | Charitable Purpose | $4,000 |
| Radio Station Wihs Middletown, CT | Charitable Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,932 | $23,106 | $37,145 | $34,000 | 6 | $34,000 | $2,623 | $10,902 |
| 2023 | $140,932 | $5,377 | $37,195 | $34,000 | 7 | $34,000 | $3,141 | $11,529 |
| 2022 | $174,482 | $8,494 | $35,745 | $32,000 | 5 | $32,000 | $4,749 | $13,018 |
| 2021 | $201,729 | $18,393 | $27,830 | $23,500 | 4 | $23,500 | $14,063 | $14,154 |
| 2020 | $211,399 | $24,451 | $55,413 | $48,000 | 6 | — | $17,038 | $14,410 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Geigl Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Geigl Family Charitable is led by William A. Geigl, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William A. Geigl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Geigl Family Charitable
How much does The Geigl Family Charitable give each year?
The Geigl Family Charitable gave $34K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34K across 7 grants.
What is The Geigl Family Charitable's typical grant size?
The Geigl Family Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Geigl Family Charitable give grants?
The Geigl Family Charitable's top state is Connecticut, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (29%) and New York (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Who are The Geigl Family Charitable's largest grantees?
The Geigl Family Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Matthew 25 Ministries ($10,000), Tunnel to Towers ($10,000) and The Savation Army ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Geigl Family Charitable?
The Geigl Family Charitable reported $127K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Geigl Family Charitable's EIN?
The Geigl Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6461133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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