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Gaea Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in FAIRFAX, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is K Shortill. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $447K. Total assets have grown from $435K in 2011 to $1.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, California and District of Columbia. According to available records, Gaea Foundation Inc. has made 30 grants totaling $235K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $40K in 2020 to $150K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $10K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Minnesota, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Gaea Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 30 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, MN.
Gaea Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $235K across 30 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $10K.
Gaea Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gaea Foundation Inc. is headquartered in FAIRFAX, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Hopkins | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Maxwell Neely-Cohen | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gaylord Neely | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Allida Black | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$86K
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
$60K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$38K
Distribution Amount
$78K
Total Grants
30
Total Giving
$235K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Fund For WomenTO PROTECT WOMEN'S RIGHTS. | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Race ForwardTO SUPPORT IMMIGRATION REFORM. | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| The Possibility ProjectTO EMPOWER TEENAGERS TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD. | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| New New Masses FoundationTO INTRODUCE NEW WORK AND NEW IDEAS BY YOUNG WRITERS. | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Coffee House PressTO PUBLISH LITERARY WORKS TO ENRICH OUR LITERARY HERITAGE. | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Greywolf PressTO PUBLISH 21ST CENTURY AMERICAN AND INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE. | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| N1 FoundationTO PROMOTE WORK OF NEW AND DIVERSE WRITERS. | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| New Art Publication IncTO DISSEMINATE ARTIST-GENERATED CONTENT. | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Poetry Project LimitedTO PROMOTE, FOSTER AND INSPIRE THE READING AND WRITING OF CONTEMPORARY POETRY. | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Center For Constitutional RightsTO SUPPORT LEGAL RIGHTS. | New York, NY | $5K | 2020 |
| Planned ParenthoodTO SUPPORT WOMEN'S HEALTH. | Washington, DC | $5K | 2020 |
| American Civil Liberties UnionTO SUPPORT AMERICAN FREEDOM. | New York, NY | $5K | 2020 |