Herm and Shirley Geers Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herm and Shirley Geers Foundation is a private foundation in Kewadin, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $505,975 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $15,500 and the largest $75,000. 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$505,975
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$15,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $547,750 the year before.
35% 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 | $272,500 | 17 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $547,750 | 19 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $505,975 | 24 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Herm and Shirley Geers 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.
What Herm and Shirley Geers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10 | $220,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $111,375 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission India | To equip india's christians to share their faith, mentor new disciples, and plant reproducing churches. | $75,000 |
| Dwellingsnow | To help as many families in roatan, honduras make the dream of owning a home a reality. | $51,375 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue | To support the mission of the church | $35,000 |
| Individual | $30,000 | |
| Growing Hope Globally | Frb raises money to help people in developing countries grow their own food. Each year more than 200 u.s. Growing projects, volunteers, companies, and organizations raise $3.5-4 million to support 50-60 overseas programs. To administer these programs, frb works through a network of 16 member organizations and local partner organizations in more than 29 countries around the world. | $30,000 |
| The Gideons International | To win others for the lord, jesus christ, through the association of christian business and professional men for service, the personal testimony and personal work by individual gideons, and the placing of the bible or portions thereof, in hotels, hospitals, schools, institutions, and also through the distribution of same for personal use. | $30,000 |
| World Renew | To engage god's people in redeeming resources and developing gifts in collaborative activities of love, mercy, justice, and compassion. | $30,000 |
| Congo Peace | To break the cronic cycle of poverty, violence and tribal animosity in the dominican republic of congo. | $25,000 |
| River Terrace Church | To support the mission of the church | $25,000 |
| Sister India Fund | To provide education in reading, writing, and math to indian women. | $25,000 |
| Hiawatha Youth Camp | Hyc is a non-denominational christian camp committed to introducing christ to those who have yet to know him. | $20,000 |
| Chosen Vision | To empower developmentally disabled adults to live life as it should be. | $16,000 |
| Preborn | To glorify jesus christ by saving babies and souls | $15,000 |
| Set Free Church | To help the downtrodden with food, shelter and the gospel | $15,000 |
| The Timothy Initiative | To advance christ's kingdom by planting multiplying churches and missional communities in america and around the world. | $15,000 |
| Abundant Life Foundation | Create opportunities for the people of roatan to live a more vibrant life through community development, education, and conservation. | $10,000 |
| Calvin University | Calvin university annual fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of Agape | To help christians serving in challenging places around the world. | $10,000 |
| Lovelife | To create a culture of love and life that will result in an end to abortion and the orphan crisis | $10,000 |
| Heartland Baptist Missions | To exalt the lord jesus christ by getting the gospel message into the hearts of as many people as possible. | $9,600 |
| Holy Cross Ministries | To bring hope, promote change, and help people live free, healthy and productive lives. | $5,000 |
| Pak 7 | To empower pakistani christians to show their nation gods love | $5,000 |
| Reach the Forgotten | To develop healthy family, church and community relationships | $5,000 |
| Reframe Ministries | So that all people will be transformed by gods gospel message | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Geers
- Gregory Geers
- Jeff Geers
Questions people ask
Does Herm and Shirley Geers Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herm and Shirley Geers Foundation give?
$505,975 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $15,500.
Who runs Herm and Shirley Geers Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Geers (Director), Gregory Geers (Director) and Jeff Geers (Director).
What does Herm and Shirley Geers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and human services.