Gegax Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Gegax Family Foundation is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $43,300 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $525 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$43,300
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$525
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$823,000
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $42,507 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 | $42,507 | 24 | $870,919 |
| 2024 | $43,300 | 20 | $823,000 |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas L Gegax PO Box 16323, Minneapolis, MN 55416 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 915-1112 |
What Gegax Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $21,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $11,374 |
| Georgia | 6 | $3,250 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,001 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,125 |
| New York | 2 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $550 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chopra Foundation | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| National Food Museum | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| The Uc Davis Foundation | Support of daily operations | $10,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Support of daily activities | $2,001 |
| Malembe Rise Inc | Support of daily activities | $2,000 |
| National Redistricting Foundation | Support of daily operations | $1,125 |
| Check My Ads Institute | Support of daily operations | $1,124 |
| San Diego Veteran Honor Color Guard | Support of daily operations | $1,000 |
| The Breman Museum | Support of daily activities | $750 |
| Hospitality House Youth Development | Support | $550 |
| American Jewish Committee | Support of daily operations | $500 |
| Quilts of Valor Foundation | Support of daily operations | $500 |
| Paideia School Inc | Support of daily activities | $500 |
| Flux Projects Inc | Support of daily operations | $500 |
| Congregation Shearith Israel | Support of daily activities | $500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Inc | Support of daily activities | $500 |
| Artadia | Support of daily operations | $500 |
| Mt Soledad Memorial Association | Support of daily activities | $500 |
| Mucolipidosis IV Foundation | Support of daily operations | $500 |
| Foundation for Middle East Peace | Support of daily operations | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Gegax
- Mary Wescott
- T Trent Gegax
- Christopher Gegax
Questions people ask
Does Gegax Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gegax Family Foundation give?
$43,300 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $525.
Who runs Gegax Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Gegax (Director/President), Mary Wescott (Director/Vice Pres./Treasurer), T Trent Gegax (Director/Vice Pres/Secretary) and Christopher Gegax (Director/Media).
What does Gegax Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.