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Geist Church & Graveyard Foundation

Preselected recipients only Sparks, Maryland · EIN 526049380

Geist Church & Graveyard Foundation is a private foundation in Sparks, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $1,483 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1,483 and the largest $1,483. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $1,716 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1,7161$0
2024$1,4831$0

How to apply

Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.

Geist Church & Graveyard 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.

StateGrantsAmount
Maryland1$1,483

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
MD
Insurance and maintenance$1,483

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Geist Church & Graveyard Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Geist Church & Graveyard Foundation give?

$1,483 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1,483.

Who runs Geist Church & Graveyard Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Robert W Geist (President), Dr Jon C Geist (Vice President) and Amy Geist Wagner (Sec/Treas).

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