Private foundation · EIN 34-1594662 · Brooklyn, Ohio

Henry H Geary Jr Memorial Foundation

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: 14 grants paid, $399K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$399K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Fostoria Ohio IncFostoria, OHGeneral operating$163K
Geary Family YMCAFostoria, OHGeneral operating$155K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchFostoria, OHGeneral operating$19K
Habitat for HumanityFostoria, OHGeneral operating$10K
Fostoria Community HospitalFostoria, OHGeneral operating$10K
St Vincent de Paul SocietyDayton, OHGeneral operating$6,000
Wesley Village IncFostoria, OHGeneral operating$5,000
Dry Haven IncFostoria, OHGeneral operating$5,000
Financial Assistance for Cancer TreatmenTiffin, OHGeneral operating$5,000
Fostoria Community Arts CouncilFostoria, OHGeneral operating$5,000
Good Shepherd HomeFostoria, OHGeneral operating$5,000
Kaubisch Memorial Public LibraryFostoria, OHGeneral operating$5,000
Fostoria Vision 2020Fostoria, OHGeneral operating$3,000
Fostoria Learning CenterFostoria, OHGeneral operating$3,000

About this foundation

Henry H Geary Jr Memorial Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brooklyn, Ohio, administered in care of Key Trust, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Henry H Geary Jr Memorial Foundation 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 Henry H Geary Jr Memorial Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $399K across 14 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Henry H Geary Jr Memorial Foundation give?

Ohio (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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