Gee Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gee Foundation is a private foundation in Barstow, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,550 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$73,550
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $68,215 the year before.
52% 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 | $58,375 | 31 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $68,215 | 31 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $73,550 | 35 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Gee 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Gee Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $56,100 |
| Nevada | 5 | $8,200 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barstow Community College | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of California Irvine | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| California Polytechnic State Univer | General Support | $7,500 |
| California St University San Bernar | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Southern California | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Utah Tech University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Asian Americans Pacific Islanders i | General Support | $2,550 |
| Smith Center for the Performing Art | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | General Support | $2,500 |
| UCLA Foundation | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| California State University Montere | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Making Music Matter Foundation | General Support | $2,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $2,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $2,000 |
| Conservatory at Pinecrest Academy | General Support | $1,000 |
| Desert Sanctuary Inc | General Support | $1,000 |
| New Hope Village | General Support | $1,000 |
| National Center for Family Philanth | General Support | $1,000 |
| Barstow Unifed School District | General Support | $1,000 |
| Tim Heiden Life For Christ Foundati | General Support | $600 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | General Support | $500 |
| San Diego Zoo Global | General Support | $500 |
| Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo | General Support | $500 |
| Huntington Library | General Support | $500 |
| Mojave Valley United Way | General Support | $500 |
| Individual | General Support | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General Support | $500 |
| Living Desert Zoo and Gardens | General Support | $500 |
| Richard Nixon Foundation | General Support | $250 |
| Individual | General Support | $250 |
| California School-Age Consortium | General Support | $250 |
| Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation | General Support | $200 |
| Individual | General Support | $200 |
| Shedd Aquarium Society | General Support | $135 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | General Support | $115 |
Officers and trustees
- John Gee
- Jason Gee
- Mary Gee
- Simmon Gee
- Kary Ann Gee Dix
- Kristina Gee Doubin
Questions people ask
Does Gee Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gee Foundation give?
$73,550 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gee Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Gee (President), Jason Gee (Secretary/CFO), Mary Gee (Director) and Simmon Gee (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Gee Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and animals.