The Geyer Family Foundation
The Geyer Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Edina, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $35K.
The Geyer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Geyer Family Foundation gave $35K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,450
- +147.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,064
- +183.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,300
- Total assets
- $13,221
- +975.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Geyer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 180 Degrees ($23K). Together the top 7 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Geyer Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 373% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 (2020) to $35K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 180 Degrees Saint Paul, MN | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $23,300 |
| Our Lady of Grace Edina, MN | Gift to Support the Organization's Activities. | $5,350 |
| Gillette Children's Hospital St. Paul, MN | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $2,500 |
| Search Ministries Edina, MN | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $1,300 |
| Home for Life Stillwater, MN | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $1,000 |
| NC Little Memorial Hospice Edina, MN | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $1,000 |
| Edina Community Foundation Ikola Cup Edina, MN | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $1,000 |
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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 | $13,221 | $50,002 | $38,010 | $35,450 | 7 | $35,450 | — | $647 |
| 2023 | $1,229 | $2 | $16,690 | $14,300 | 8 | $14,300 | — | $369 |
| 2022 | $17,917 | $20,012 | $15,422 | $13,250 | 8 | $13,250 | — | $702 |
| 2021 | $13,327 | $36,179 | $9,600 | $7,500 | 6 | $7,500 | $13,713 | $117 |
| 2020 | $2,468 | $1 | $7,350 | $5,250 | 6 | — | — | $323 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Geyer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $647 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Geyer Family Foundation is led by Beverly Geyer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beverly Geyer
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Annie E. Geyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christian D. Geyer
Treasurer
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 Geyer Family Foundation
How much does The Geyer Family Foundation give each year?
The Geyer Family Foundation gave $35K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 8 grants.
What is The Geyer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Geyer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,300, and its average grant was $5,064, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Geyer Family Foundation give grants?
The Geyer Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Edina, MN (4 grants) and Saint Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does The Geyer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Geyer Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization's Mission." (6 grants).
Who are The Geyer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Geyer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include 180 Degrees ($23,300), Our Lady of Grace ($5,350) and Gillette Children's Hospital ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Geyer Family Foundation?
The Geyer Family Foundation reported $13K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $647 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Geyer Family Foundation's EIN?
The Geyer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1988121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 September 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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