The Georgescu Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Georgescu Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $485,048 in 66 grants; the typical grant was $4,750 and the largest $46,000. 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$485,048
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$4,750
- Largest grant$46,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $690,950 the year before.
38% 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 | $577,126 | 64 | $645,809 |
| 2024 | $690,950 | 65 | $234,286 |
| 2025 | $485,048 | 66 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
The Georgescu Family 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 The Georgescu Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 45 | $352,060 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $35,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $19,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $14,617 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $6,871 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $6,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Four Freedom Park C | general businesse | $46,000 |
| NY Philharmonic | general business | $42,500 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | general use | $35,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | general use | $30,810 |
| Park Avenue Armory | general business | $30,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | general business | $25,000 |
| Intrnational Tennis Hall of Fame | general business | $20,000 |
| USTA Foundation | general business | $17,000 |
| Film at Lincoln Center | general use | $13,500 |
| Economics Club of New York | general use | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theatre | general business | $10,000 |
| National Board of Review | generl business | $10,000 |
| The Asia Foundation | general business | $10,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | general business | $10,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | general use | $10,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | general use | $8,500 |
| Central Park Women's Committee | general use | $7,500 |
| Path North | general business | $7,500 |
| Jupiter Island Medical center | general business | $7,500 |
| Harlem Children Zone | general business | $7,000 |
| Urban Stages | general business | $7,000 |
| Princeton University | general business | $6,871 |
| Frick Collection | general business | $6,750 |
| Robin Hood | general business | $6,000 |
| Chautauqua Visual Arts | general use | $5,000 |
| Campaign For Legal Center | general use | $5,000 |
| Eisenhower Fellowship | general use | $5,000 |
| Linda P Freed Endow Scholarship | general use | $5,000 |
| New York Edge | general business | $5,000 |
| The 36 East 62nd Foundation | general business | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | general ue | $5,000 |
| Rogosin Insititue | general use | $5,000 |
| Sesame Workshop | general use | $5,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | general use | $4,500 |
| African American Heritage | general use | $4,000 |
| New York Historical Society | general use | $4,000 |
| AUB Frank Wismer Endowed Scholarship | general use | $3,000 |
| Chautauqua Womens Club | general use | $3,000 |
| NY Presbyterian Fund | general use | $2,500 |
| Graham Windham | general use | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter A Georgescu
- Barbara A Georgescu
- P Andrew Georgescu
- Sedona Georgescu
- Elwood Davis
Questions people ask
Does The Georgescu Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Georgescu Family Foundation give?
$485,048 in tax year 2025, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $4,750.
Who runs The Georgescu Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter A Georgescu (President), Barbara A Georgescu (Secretary), P Andrew Georgescu (Vice President) and Sedona Georgescu (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Georgescu Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.