Private foundation · EIN 52-1202740 · Chevy Chase, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Geico Philanthropic 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $4.6M total, median $62K. 100% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$4.6M
Median grant
$62K
Stays in MD
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$101M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
General Philanthropic ContributionsChevy Chase, MDContribution$4.4M
George and William B SnyderChevy Chase, MDGrant$161K
Snyder Family Scholarship ProgramChevy Chase, MDGrant$62K
Davidson Scholarship ProgramChevy Chase, MDGrant$17K
Byrne Scholarship ProgramChevy Chase, MDGrant$13K

Giving by year

Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.

2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

About this foundation

Geico Philanthropic Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland, administered in care of Alison Fazio, tax-exempt since 1982. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Latest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica

Does Geico Philanthropic Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Geico Philanthropic Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.6M across 5 grants, a median of $62K.

Where does Geico Philanthropic Foundation give?

Maryland (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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