Geofamily Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Geofamily Foundation is a private foundation in Flagstaff, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$26.4 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 43 | $17.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 40 | $22.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 48 | $26.4 million |
How to apply
Geofamily Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Geofamily Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 26 | $829,500 |
| New Mexico | 4 | $195,000 |
| California | 6 | $160,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $90,000 |
| New York | 2 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $42,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $26,210 |
| Utah | 1 | $26,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hero Women Rising | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust Inc | Monument defense | $120,000 |
| American Legacy Academy | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Lowell Observatory | Indigenous cosmology mural, early career bridge fund, title 1 school field trips, and dress for expres | $87,500 |
| Friends of Camp Colton | 2026 STEM seed summer experience and unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Liberated capital fund | $60,000 |
| Jubilee Justice Inc | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Flagstaff Family Food Center | Unrestricted | $52,500 |
| Azulita Project Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Pine Forest Foundation | Remembrance garden and unrestricted | $50,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Expedited grant cycle | $40,000 |
| San Miguel-Casa Inc | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Colorado Plateau Foundation | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Earth Guardians | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Grand Canyon Youth | Inspiring resilience program and unrestricted | $35,000 |
| The Seventh Generation Fund | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| American Rivers | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Poore Medical Clinic | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Wild Arizona | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| North American Wilderness Recovery | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Conch Republic Marine Army | Unrestricted | $26,210 |
| John Wesley Powell River History Museum Inc | Unrestricted | $26,000 |
| A New Dawn Az | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Elevate Nepal Inc | Water project | $25,000 |
| Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Terra Birds | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ujima Adult and Family Services | Spearitwurx | $25,000 |
| Collective Heritage Institute | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Northern Az | Starter home project | $20,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Northland Preparatory Academy | Steam building | $20,000 |
| Southwest Wildlands | Unrestricted | $16,500 |
| Flagstaff Shelter Services Inc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Friends of Flagstaff's Future | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Spiret Foundation | Original nations advocates | $15,000 |
| Wild Coast | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture Institute | Cold storage facility | $15,000 |
| Tewa Women United | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul San Francisco de Asis Conference | Emergency resources | $12,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael A Giovale
- Daniel G Giovale
- Helene Johnstone
- Mark N Giovale
- John P Giovale
- Virginia G Giovale
- Pete Giovale
- Jamie Giovale
Questions people ask
Does Geofamily Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Geofamily Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Geofamily Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael A Giovale (President), Daniel G Giovale (Vice President), Helene Johnstone (Secretary) and Mark N Giovale (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Geofamily Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.