Private foundation · EIN 39-1892888 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Geiger 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: 19 grants paid, $156K total, median $5,000. 89% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$156K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WI
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
South Shore Sailing FdnMilwaukee, WIGeneral$44K
St Robert's SchoolShorewood, WIGeneral$15K
Happy Ending No Kill CatMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10K
LA CASA de EsperanzaWaukesha, WIGeneral$10K
Milw Firefighters Charit FdnMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10K
St Leo UniversitySt Leo, FLGeneral$10K
Catholic Memorial High SchoolWaukesha, WIGeneral$7,500
Marquette High SchoolMilwaukee, WIGeneral$7,500
Marquette Univ Law SchoolMilwaukee, WIGeneral$7,500
Luke Homan FoundationBrookfield, WIGeneral$5,000
Pius Xi High SchoolMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000
Soabt IncMuskego, WIGeneral$5,000
Milwaukee Baseball Club IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000
Divine Savior Holy Angels HsMilwaukee, WIGeneral$3,000
Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,500
Nicole Ellis FoundationHolland, ILGeneral$2,500
Silver Spring Neighborhood CtrMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,500
Wisconsin Adaptive Sports AssnBrookfield, WIGeneral$2,500
City of Wauwatosa VFWMilwaukee, WIGeneral$2,000

By state: Wisconsin 17 · Florida 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Geiger Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Geiger 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 Geiger Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $156K across 19 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Geiger Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (17 grants), Florida (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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