Private foundation · EIN 86-6734935 · Virginia Bch, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Philip O Geib Private Family 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, $406K total, median $28K. 93% of grants stayed in Virginia. Stated restrictions: Chair reviews grant applications to ensure they met funding requirements.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$406K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in VA
93%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Ongoing throughout the year.
Assets
$9.0M

How to apply

Evidence of 501c(3) status and related documents. Contact: Phil Geib, 2084 Tazewell Road, Virgina Beach, Va, 7572854985 Deadlines: Ongoing throughout the year. Restrictions: Chair reviews grant applications to ensure they met funding requirements.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Benjamin Goldberg FoundationVa Beach, VAProgram support$63K
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolNorfolk, VAScholorship program$50K
Virginia Beach Lifeguard AssocVirginia Beach, VAMedical education scholarships$50K
Smaratian HouseVa Beach, VAProgram support$46K
Reach IncNorfolk, VAProgram support$45K
Ecmarc HospicePortsmouth, VAProgram support$40K
The Eliza Hope FoundationVa Beach, VAProgram support$35K
Word of Honor FundVa Beach, VAProgram support$20K
FoodbankNorfolk, VAFood pantry$10K
Planned Parenthood FederationNew York, NYProgram support$10K
Kids Chance of VaManassas, VAProgram support$10K
Tidewater Arts OutreachNorfolk, VAProgram support$10K
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue SquadVirginia Beach, VAProgram support$10K
American IcelandicVirginia Beach, VAProgram support$7,000

By state: Virginia 13 · New York 1

About this foundation

Philip O Geib Private Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Virginia Bch, Virginia, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Philip O Geib Private Family 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 Philip O Geib Private Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $406K across 14 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Philip O Geib Private Family Foundation give?

Virginia (13 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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