Also known as: C/O A GEISSER
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Geisser Family Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Andrea Geisser. It holds total assets of $3.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $557K in 2011 to $3.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Connecticut. According to available records, Geisser Family Foundation has made 106 grants totaling $660K, with a median grant of $4K. The foundation has distributed between $155K and $334K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $334K distributed across 54 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Connecticut, Alabama, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 23 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.
Geisser Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 106 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CT, AL.
Geisser Family Foundation has distributed a total of $660K across 106 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K.
Geisser Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Geisser Family Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Geisser | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Ellen Geisser | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
106
Total Giving
$660K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | West Cornwall, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Transportation AlternativesGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Medecins Sans FrontieresGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Cornwall LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | Cornwall, CT | $15K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Montgomery, AL | $15K | 2023 |
| Go2 Foundation For Lung CancerGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $12K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Winston Prep SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| New York Women FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Spread The VoteGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Ny Common PantryGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Cornwall Food And Fuel FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Cornwall, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Spence ChapinGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Cornwall Conservation TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | West Cornwall, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Wmnr Fine Arts RadioGENERAL SUPPORT | Monroe, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Spence SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Chore ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | Lakeville, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Valley Housing FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Gunnison, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Forest And Park AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Rockfall, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Kucetekela FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| St Mark Roman Catholic AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Kensington, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| River NetworkGENERAL SUPPORT | Boulder, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| 122 East 66 Street FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| American RiversGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Cornwall Volunteer Fire DepartmentGENERAL SUPPORT | West Cornwall, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Envision Freedom FundGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| New York Public RadioGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Street SquashGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| The Little GuildGENERAL SUPPORT | West Cornwall, CT | $2K | 2023 |