Private foundation · EIN 37-6786982 · West Palm Bch, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fw Geissinger Charitable 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: 3 grants paid, $615K total, median $300K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$615K
Median grant
$300K
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Signature School Endowment Fund Vanderburgh Community FdnEvansville, INGeneral purpose$300K
Darthmouth CollegeHanover, NHScholarship fund$300K
University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessChicago, ILGeneral purpose$15K

By state: Indiana 1 · New Hampshire 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Fw Geissinger Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in West Palm Bch, Florida, administered in care of Bessemer Trust Company of Fl Ttee, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Fw Geissinger Charitable 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 Fw Geissinger Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $615K across 3 grants, a median of $300K.

Where does Fw Geissinger Charitable Foundation give?

Indiana (1 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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