Geneseo Communications Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Geneseo Communications Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Geneseo, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,850 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $26,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$84,850
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $83,275 the year before.
31% 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 | $79,065 | 45 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $83,275 | 45 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $84,850 | 40 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | GCCF 111 East First St, Geneseo, IL 61254 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (309) 944-2103, telco@geneseo.com |
| What to submit | See www.geneseo.com |
| Deadlines | Taken quarterly |
| Restrictions | Must benefit the local area of henry county, Illinois |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Geneseo Communications Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 40 | $84,850 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inspire Continuing Care | 2025 donation | $26,000 |
| Geneseo Atkinson Food Pantry | 2025 donation | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Heartland | 2025 donation | $8,000 |
| Cole Memorial Cabin | 2025 donation | $7,500 |
| St Malachy School | 2025 donation | $6,100 |
| Geneseo Marriage & Family Counseling | 2025 donation | $6,000 |
| Hammond Henry Hospital Foundation | 2025 donation | $3,600 |
| Geneseo High School Athletics | 2025 donation | $1,700 |
| Henry County 4-H Foundation Inc | 2025 donation | $1,000 |
| Seth Ernst Memorial Soccer Slam | 2025 donation | $1,000 |
| Geneseo Aisle of Flags | 2025 donation | $750 |
| Boy Scout Troop 100 | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Boy Scout Troop 131 | 2025 donation | $500 |
| City of Geneseo | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Concordia Lutheran Academy | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Gen-Air Park | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Geneseo Ag Alumniffa Chapter | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Geneseo Atkinson Food Pantry | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Geneseo Basketball Association | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Geneseo Football Boosters | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Geneseo High School - Life Skills Club | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Geneseo Tip Off Club | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Geneseo Youth Baseball & Softball | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Hammond Henry Hospital Foundation | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Hammond Henry Hospital Foundation | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Henry County Senior Citizens Inc | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Light of Hope | 2025 donation | $500 |
| National Fire Safety Council Inc | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Project Now | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Seth Ernst Memorial Soccer Slam | 2025 donation | $500 |
| St Malachy's Catholic School | 2025 donation | $500 |
| The Arc of the Quad Cities Area | 2025 donation | $500 |
| The Green Machine Robotics Team | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Voluntary Action Center | 2025 donation | $500 |
| Geneseo Firefighters Association | 2025 donation | $400 |
| Geneseo Youth Football | 2025 donation | $400 |
| Maple City Cruisers | 2025 donation | $400 |
| Henry County Humane Society | 2025 donation | $250 |
| Geneseo Kiwanis Club | 2025 donation | $150 |
| Silvis Public Library | 2025 donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Bryn D Miller
- Brian J Gernant
- Jeffrey A Ford
- Timothy J Turpin
- Michael L Gernant
- Jack B Schlindwein
- Christopher Currie
- Mike McClain
Questions people ask
Does Geneseo Communications Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Taken quarterly.
How much does Geneseo Communications Charitable Foundation give?
$84,850 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Geneseo Communications Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bryn D Miller (Chairman of the Board), Brian J Gernant (Vice Chairman), Jeffrey A Ford (Secretary) and Timothy J Turpin (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Geneseo Communications Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and health.