Ge Aerospace Foundation
Accepts applications
Ge Aerospace Foundation is a private foundation in Norwalk, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.1 million in 2,467 grants; the typical grant was $429 and the largest $6.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13.1 million
- Number of grants2,467
- Typical grant$429
- Largest grant$6.0 million
- Assets$22.5 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.9 million the year before.
48% of its 2024 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 | $4.9 million | 2,669 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $13.1 million | 2,467 | $22.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Meg Thurlow Ge Aerospace Foundation, Boston, MA 02210 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 443-3004 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | Ge aerospace foundation restricts grant award to focus areas which includes: boston education, boston diversity, business and educational inclusion and diversity, diverse engineer development education, boston health (with specific focus areas). Ge foundation program managers identify appropriate grant partners in focus areas. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ge Aerospace Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 51 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $88,815 in 113 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 70 | $8.1 million |
| Ohio | 333 | $3.1 million |
| New York | 306 | $798,279 |
| Indiana | 47 | $343,062 |
| North Carolina | 107 | $275,837 |
| Texas | 80 | $267,286 |
| Massachusetts | 188 | $222,511 |
| Vermont | 17 | $221,977 |
| Michigan | 128 | $192,819 |
| Alabama | 17 | $134,924 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Health International (Fhi 360) | Matching gift | $6.0 million |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Matching gift | $2.2 million |
| Airlink Inc | Matching gift | $1.0 million |
| American National Red Cross | Matching gift | $954,797 |
| Institute of International Education Inc | Matching gift | $294,938 |
| Rutland City School District - Stafford Technical Center | Matching gift | $200,000 |
| South Texas College | Matching gift | $165,000 |
| Greater Lafayette Career Academy | Matching gift | $150,000 |
| Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts | Matching gift | $123,138 |
| Project Orbis International Inc | Matching gift | $105,275 |
| Cape Fear Community College Foundation Inc | Matching gift | $100,000 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Foundation | Matching gift | $100,000 |
| John C Calhoun State Community College Foundation Inc | Matching gift | $100,000 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | Matching gift | $100,000 |
| SBP - St Bernard Project Inc | Matching gift | $100,000 |
| March of Dimes Inc - Cincinnati Oh | Matching gift | $76,799 |
| US Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Matching gift | $75,000 |
| Hopkins County Career and Technology Center | Matching gift | $60,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Matching gift | $56,740 |
| Wayne Community College | Matching gift | $50,000 |
| Habitat P L U S Inc | Matching gift | $40,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Matching gift | $37,130 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries Inc | Matching gift | $31,795 |
| Compassion International Incorporated | Matching gift | $26,539 |
| Buildon | Matching gift | $20,727 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley Inc | Matching gift | $20,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Matching gift | $19,045 |
| Freestore Foodbank Inc | Matching gift | $18,225 |
| United Way of Greater Toronto | Matching gift | $17,927 |
| United Way of South Texas | Matching gift | $17,358 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Matching gift | $17,325 |
| VT Seva Inc | Matching gift | $17,195 |
| Elizabeths New Life Center Inc | Matching gift | $16,332 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | Matching gift | $16,004 |
| Young Life | Matching gift | $15,380 |
| Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Foundation | Matching gift | $15,000 |
| City Mission of Schenectady | Matching gift | $14,698 |
| Back 2 Back Ministries Inc | Matching gift | $14,638 |
| Helping Hand for Relief & Development Inc | Matching gift | $14,165 |
| City Gospel Mission | Matching gift | $14,143 |
Officers and trustees
- Meg Thurlow
- Christian Meisner
- Kathleen Mayglothling
- Jen Bessler
- Asha Belarski
- Tara Dijulio
- Rahul Ghai
- Germaine Hunter
- Bridget McGraw
- Jake Phillips
- Riccardo Procacci
- Deb Silverman
- Jacey Welsh
Questions people ask
Does Ge Aerospace Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ge Aerospace Foundation give?
$13.1 million in tax year 2024, across 2,467 grants, with a typical grant of $429.
Who runs Ge Aerospace Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Meg Thurlow (President), Christian Meisner (Chairman), Kathleen Mayglothling (Secretary) and Jen Bessler (Treasurer) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Ge Aerospace Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and human services.