The Victoria S and Bradley L Geist Foundation
The Victoria S and Bradley L Geist Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Established in 1976, the foundation operates as a non-operating private trust with Hawaiian Trust Company Ltd serving as principal officer. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees and maintains a staff of 1 employee.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.0M
+8.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
+29.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
-98.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.6M
+7532.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has particular interest in programs involving:
- Recruitment, initial and follow-up training, and retention of foster parents
- Sibling connectivity projects
- Supporting transitioning foster youth
- Medical research and health-related investigations
The foundation prioritizes projects that demonstrate measurable impact on youth development, with specific focus on engaging youth and fostering supportive relationships. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations serving current or former foster youth aged 14-24, as well as those serving foster children and their caregivers.
Grantmaking
Tax-exempt Hawaii organizations are eligible to apply. Historical application deadlines have included January 15, May 15, and September 15.
Review Cycle
have included January 15, May 15, and September 15.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grantmaking is concentrated in Hawaii, with the foundation supporting organizations across 15 states. Hawaii, Washington, and Nevada account for 87% of all grants made.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Income (2023):
- Total assets: $34,082,742
- Total revenues: $1,547,112
- Total expenses: $2,480,944
- Investment income and dividends: $1,012,839
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $533,116
Historical Assets:
- Total assets reported at $37 million (earlier reporting period)
- Annual income: $17.6 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,040,231 | $34,082,742 | $35,416,229 |
| Revenue | $6,097,079 | $1,547,112 | $482,690 |
| Expenses | $3,164,968 | $2,480,944 | $2,339,305 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,832,544 | $2,241,278 | $1,965,015 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,838,551 | $1,322,055 | $610,584 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,443,972 | $2,268,786 | $2,279,577 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Victoria S and Bradley L Geist Foundation
Supporting Transitioning Foster Youth Grant
THE VICTORIA S AND BRADLEY L GEIST FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Capacity Building Grant
THE VICTORIA S AND BRADLEY L GEIST FOUNDATION
Amount
US $5,000 - US $40,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gary S. Morimoto serves as trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF HAWAII | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $215,705 |
| GARY S MORIMOTO | CO-TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
Recent Grantmaking Examples
Recent developments and announcements
Notable 2023 grants include:
Punahou School: $300,000 (General Support)
Family Programs Hawaii: $111,576 (General Support)
Hawaii Association for Infant Mental Health: $75,000 (Mauka Allies Collaborative)
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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