The George G Fund
The George G Fund is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations serving Mackinac Island and organizations working in areas such as healthcare, history, arts, and animal welfare.
The George G Fund at a glance
In short: The George G Fund gave $1.9M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $142K), mostly in Michigan. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,850,000
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $142,308
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $17,308,118
- -4.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (68% 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 The George G Fund
- 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: PO Box 1297 Church St Station, New York, NY 10008
Phone: (212) 250-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The George G Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mackinac Island Community Foundation ($800K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 30 grants of 58 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Michigan (68%), Pennsylvania (14%), New York (5%), Washington, DC (5%), and Kentucky (3%). The listed grants also included recipients in Texas and Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The George G Fund open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $170K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 106% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 $775K (2020) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mackinac Island Community Foundation Mackinac Island, MI | General Operating | $800,000 |
| Contemporary Craft Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $250,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York, NY | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Michilimackinac Historical Society St Ignace, MI | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Mackinac Island Medical Center Mackinac Island, MI | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Mackinac Associates Mackinac City, MI | General Operating | $100,000 |
| YWCA Washington, DC | General Operating | $100,000 |
| End Violent Encounters Lansing, MI | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Lyric Theater Lexington, KY | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Mackinac Horsemen's Association Mackinac Island, MI | General Operating | $50,000 |
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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 | $17,308,118 | $1,295,206 | $2,100,785 | $1,850,000 | 13 | $1,943,971 | $1,015,445 | $1,894,583 |
| 2024 | $18,149,879 | $593,483 | $1,840,478 | $1,625,000 | 10 | $1,709,278 | $339,103 | $1,686,956 |
| 2023 | $19,399,292 | $1,090,991 | $1,396,503 | $1,215,000 | 16 | $1,285,925 | $193,005 | $1,361,905 |
| 2022 | $19,639,928 | $3,664,797 | $1,060,886 | $900,000 | 10 | $959,528 | $232,658 | $1,076,718 |
| 2021 | $15,487,531 | $1,176,758 | $1,182,047 | $1,030,000 | 9 | $1,087,919 | $295,472 | $1,041,368 |
| 2020 | $15,357,047 | $17,749,898 | $815,520 | $775,000 | 7 | — | $171,308 | $405,297 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George G Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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 mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Mackinac Island Community Foundation says it promotes the well-being of island residents and visitors through community partnerships and initiatives. The Mackinac Island Medical Center says it supports healthcare services for island residents, while the Michilimackinac Historical Society says it preserves and maintains historical information about the area between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas.
Other 2025 recipients include Mackinac Associates, whose stated mission is preserving and sharing Mackinac’s heritage, and the Mackinac Horsemen’s Association, which says it promotes and educates about horses and horsemen on Mackinac Island. Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary says it rescues and houses non-releasable wolves and wolfdogs and educates the public about them.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund awarded $1,850,000 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $50,000 to $800,000, with a median grant of $100,000. The largest awards included $800,000 to Mackinac Island Community Foundation, $250,000 to Contemporary Craft, and $100,000 each to Doctors Without Borders USA, Michilimackinac Historical Society, Mackinac Island Medical Center, Mackinac Associates, and YWCA. All listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deutsche Bank Trust Company N A as trustee.
The George G Fund's only listed officer is Deutsche Bank Trust Company N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deutsche Bank Trust Company N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
$233K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Deutsche Trust Company NA (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Deutsche Trust Bank Company N A (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $233K, to Deutsche Bank Trust Company N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The George G Fund
How much does The George G Fund give each year?
The George G Fund gave $1.9M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 10 grants.
What is The George G Fund's typical grant size?
The George G Fund's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $142,308, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The George G Fund that year got $50K on average.
Where does The George G Fund give grants?
The George G Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (14%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mackinac Island, MI (3 grants).
Does The George G Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The George G Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The George G Fund's largest grantees?
The George G Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Mackinac Island Community Foundation ($800,000), Contemporary Craft ($250,000) and Doctors Without Borders USA Inc ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The George G Fund?
The George G Fund reported $17.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The George G Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Mackinac Island Community Foundation says it promotes the well-being of island residents and visitors through community partnerships and initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George G Fund?
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 ↑
What is The George G Fund's EIN?
The George G Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6576699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The George G Fund 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The George G Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-george-g-fund-morg_0bf96d1b261e4d80bb2375a48eacb4ef
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