Private foundation · EIN 26-3874634 · Roswell, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Geisel Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $82K total, median $1,000. 58% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$82K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in GA
58%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
ACLU of GeorgiaAtlanta, GAPublic Support$42K
The Giving KitchenAtlanta, GAPublic Support$11K
Wikimedia FoundationWashington, DCPublic Support$5,000
Mercy CorpsPortland, ORPublic Support$3,000
World Central KitchenCharlottesville, VAPublic Support$3,000
Jafuta FoundationClearwater, FLPublic Support$2,500
Natn GuatemalaLaguna Beach, CAPublic Support$2,000
North Fulton Community Charities IncRoswell, GAPublic Support$2,000
Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VAPublic Support$2,000
Planned ParenthoodAtlanta, GAPublic Support$1,000
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALPublic Support$1,000
Standup for KidsAtlanta, GAPublic Support$1,000
States NewsroomWashington, DCPublic Support$1,000
The Drake HouseRoswell, GAPublic Support$1,000
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILPublic Support$500
ForstercaresorgRoswell, GAPublic Support$500
Lake Burton Civic Association FoundationClayton, GAPublic Support$500
Oxfam AmericaBoston, MAPublic Support$500
Roswell Arts FundsRoswell, GAPublic Support$500
Sierra Club Georgia ChapterOakland, CAPublic Support$500
Uga Foundation LibraryAthens, GAPublic Support$500
Wellspring LivingTyrone, GAPublic Support$500
Georgia Public BroadcastingAtlanta, GAPublic Support$150
Bike RoswellRoswell, GAPublic Support$100
ImbaramboRoswell, GAPublic Support$100
Sautee Nacoochee CenterSautee Nacoochee, GAPublic Support$100

By state: Georgia 15 · District of Columbia 2 · Virginia 2 · Oregon 1 · Florida 1 · California 2

About this foundation

Geisel Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Roswell, Georgia, administered in care of Brian Richard Geisel, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Geisel Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Geisel Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $82K across 26 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Geisel Family Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (15 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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