Frank and Karen Geefay Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frank and Karen Geefay Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $280,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $23,000. 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$280,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$23,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees76%
Giving in 2025 was up from $56,000 the year before.
76% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,000 | 11 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $56,000 | 14 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $280,000 | 29 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Frank and Karen Geefay 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 Frank and Karen Geefay Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $177,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $23,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley | General support | $23,000 |
| Remote Area Medical | General support | $23,000 |
| Everytown Support Fund | General support | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General support | $20,000 |
| The Watershed Research and Training Center | General support | $15,000 |
| The Othering & Belonging Institute of Uc Berkeley | General support | $10,000 |
| We Hope | General support | $10,000 |
| Our City Forest | General support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $10,000 |
| National Public Radio | General support | $10,000 |
| Kqed | General support | $10,000 |
| Northern California Public Media | General support | $10,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | General support | $8,000 |
| Freedom Hunters | General support | $8,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership | General support | $8,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | General support | $7,000 |
| Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition | General support | $7,000 |
| National Women's Law Center | General support | $7,000 |
| Muwekma Ohlone Preservation Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Sempervirens Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $5,000 |
| Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action | General support | $5,000 |
| Silicon Valley Education Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County | General support | $5,000 |
| Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America | General support | $5,000 |
| San Jose Astronomical Association | General support | $3,000 |
| Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Fremont Union High School District Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Geefay
- Frances Geefay
- Helena Geefay
- Leo Kitajima Geefay
- Nicodemus Geefay
Questions people ask
Does Frank and Karen Geefay Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank and Karen Geefay Foundation give?
$280,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Frank and Karen Geefay Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Geefay (Cfo), Frances Geefay (Secretary), Helena Geefay (Ceo) and Leo Kitajima Geefay (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Frank and Karen Geefay Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and international.