Geneseo Foundation
Accepts applications
Geneseo Foundation is a private foundation in Geneseo, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $309,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$309,000
- Assets$35.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
20% 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 | $1.6 million | 58 | $31.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 49 | $32.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 51 | $35.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tyler Mackey Co Central Bank Illino 101 N State Street, Geneseo, IL 61254 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (309) 944-5601 |
| What to submit | Application available upon request |
| Deadlines | Generally first week of the month. Agriculture related june 1st, computer science march 31st. |
| Restrictions | Application and awards of scholarships other than the three agricultural related and computer science scholarships are limited to graduates of geneseo high school. The three agricultural related scholarships are limited to graduates of a henry county high schools. The computer science scholarship shall give preference to applicants from the geneseo high school (j.d. Darnall high school), but is open to any resident of the quad cities metropolitan area. The lyle and helen henry scholarships recognize well-rounded students with above average grades who could benefit from financial assistance. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Geneseo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 47 | $1.5 million |
| Iowa | 2 | $6,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,698 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,698 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Geneseo Park District | Charitable contribution | $309,000 |
| College Scholarships | College scholarships | $267,775 |
| Freedom House | Charitable contributions | $250,000 |
| Inspire Continuing Care | Charitable contributions | $151,000 |
| Geneseo - Atkinson Food Pantry | Charitable contribution | $109,980 |
| Geneseo Youth Baseball & Softball | Charitable contribution | $70,000 |
| Geneseo Cusd #228 | Charitable contributions | $40,000 |
| Henry County Sherriff's Office | Charitable contribution | $30,339 |
| Rebuilding Together Henry County | Charitable contribution | $26,000 |
| City of Geneseo Police Department | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Geneseo Chamber of Commerce | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Geneseo Marriage & Family Counseling | Charitable contributions | $19,000 |
| Abilities Plus Inc | Charitable contribution | $16,000 |
| Iaa Foundation | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Heartland Inc | Grant for core missions programs | $15,000 |
| Geneseo Community Chest Inc | Charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Bishop Hill Old Settlers | Charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Illowa Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Charitable contribution | $10,538 |
| Geneseo Art League | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Sundance for Our Soldiers | Charitable contribution | $8,900 |
| Chapter 410 Experimental Aircraft Assoc | Charitable contribution | $8,700 |
| Geneseo Basketball Association | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Rutabaga the Heart of Regional Art | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Geneseo Wrestling Boosters | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Royal Family Kids Camp | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Aisle of Flags | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Geneseo Performing Arts Council | Charitable contribution | $4,380 |
| City of Geneseo | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Bishop Hill Heritage Association | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Braveheart Children's Advocacy Center | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Geneseo Historical Association | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Geneseo Youth Football | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Hammond Henry Hospital Foundation | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| St Johns' Lutheran Church | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Charitable contribution | $1,698 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable contribution | $1,698 |
| The Sierra Club Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,698 |
| The Wilderness Society | Charitable contribution | $1,698 |
| Figge Art Museum | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Fehlman
- Brandon Sieben
- Brett Lohman
- Central Bank of Illinois
- Eric Johnson
- Jeffrey Lang
- John Dubois
- Michael Gernant
- Rick Clary
- Katie Kutsinis
Questions people ask
Does Geneseo Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Generally first week of the month. Agriculture related june 1st, computer science march 31st..
How much does Geneseo Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Geneseo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Fehlman (Foundation Manager), Brandon Sieben (Foundation Manager), Brett Lohman (Foundation Manager) and Central Bank of Illinois (Foundation Manager) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Geneseo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.