GFCF NFP
Preselected recipients only
GFCF NFP is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $242,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$242,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $90,000 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 | $90,000 | 6 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 5 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $242,000 | 8 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
GFCF NFP 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 GFCF NFP funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $215,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | General support | $150,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $30,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross of Greater Chicago | General support | $15,000 |
| Neighbor by Neighbor | General support | $15,000 |
| De Lasalle Collegiate High School | General support | $10,000 |
| Lubeznik Center for the Arts | General support | $1,000 |
| The Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Geoga
- Michelle Geoga
- Christopher J Geoga
Questions people ask
Does GFCF NFP accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does GFCF NFP give?
$242,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs GFCF NFP?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas Geoga (President/Treasurer), Michelle Geoga (Secretary) and Christopher J Geoga (Director).
What does GFCF NFP fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.