The Geri Bauer Foundation Inc
The Geri Bauer Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Bridgehampton, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
The Geri Bauer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Geri Bauer Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- -83.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -90.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +69.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $26,692
- -25.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Geri Bauer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hamptons Doc Fest ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 67 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Geri Bauer Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 531% 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 $5K (2024) to $139K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamptons Doc Fest Bridgehampton, NY | Support for Filmmakers | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,692 | — | $9,050 | $5,000 | 1 | $9,050 | $1,703 |
| 2023 | $35,742 | $50,000 | $29,705 | $29,500 | 10 | $29,705 | $1,621 |
| 2022 | $15,447 | $115,000 | $127,525 | $127,500 | 17 | $127,525 | $2,457 |
| 2021 | $27,972 | $130,000 | $138,775 | $138,750 | 25 | — | $2,617 |
| 2020 | $36,747 | $130,000 | $98,655 | $97,438 | 14 | — | $925 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Geri Bauer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Geri Bauer Foundation Inc is led by Kurt Kiess, Director & President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kurt Kiess
Director & President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zylfije Muharemovic
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Geri Bauer (2020–2023) — Director & President
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 Geri Bauer Foundation Inc
How much does The Geri Bauer Foundation Inc give each year?
The Geri Bauer Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 10 grants.
How large is The Geri Bauer Foundation Inc?
The Geri Bauer Foundation Inc reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Geri Bauer Foundation Inc operate?
The Geri Bauer Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee.
What is The Geri Bauer Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Geri Bauer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4091905. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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