George Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
George Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.0 million in 166 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.0 million
- Number of grants166
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$82.7 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.7 million the year before.
28% 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 | $4.7 million | 174 | $73.0 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 166 | $82.7 million |
How to apply
George Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What George Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 78 | $2.7 million |
| California | 18 | $438,250 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $426,950 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $326,000 |
| Texas | 20 | $215,682 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $191,546 |
| New York | 8 | $156,850 |
| Colorado | 8 | $155,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $128,850 |
| Georgia | 2 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of the North | George wellbeing initiative, supplemental true north leadership program at 1440 and im4us conference | $1.0 million |
| Duke University | Duke true north leadership program | $300,000 |
| 1440 Multiversity | True north leadership program | $200,000 |
| President and Fellows of Havard College | George leadership fellows program & george fellows dinner | $163,846 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Protecting & connecting wildlife & communities in the greater yellowstone to building ecosystem resilience to climate change and core mission support | $110,000 |
| Duke University | The penny pilgram george women's leadership initiative (ppgwli) | $100,000 |
| Guthrie Theater | Guthrie theater illuminate campaign - artistic innovation fund | $100,000 |
| Interfaith America | Core mission support | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | Peer education and community assessment: empowering a vital generation | $75,000 |
| Walking Mountains Science Center | Sweetwater capacity and program planning, a taste on nature and core mission | $70,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Morrison family college of health george family whole-person health initiative | $56,441 |
| Family Tree Clinic | Core mission support and and travel for teaching fellow for true north leadership program at 1440 | $53,250 |
| Auburn Theological Seminary | Core mission support | $50,000 |
| Center on Faith and Justice at Georgetown University | Core mission support | $50,000 |
| End in Mind | Core mission support | $50,000 |
| Faith in Public Life | Core mission support | $50,000 |
| Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law | Election protection | $50,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation | William w. George authentic leadership certificate | $50,000 |
| Cultural Wellness Center | Core mission support and supplemental grants for true north leadership program at 1440 | $47,700 |
| Tergar International | Anytime anywhere meditation course & supplemental grant for true north leadership program at 1440 | $43,850 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc | George fellows program for isye graduate students in the area of health systems | $40,000 |
| Guthrie Theater | Core mission support | $37,500 |
| Irreducible Grace Foundation | Core mission support | $37,500 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Mondale dialogues and humphrey policy fellows | $35,000 |
| Wallin Education Partners | Opportunity pathways program & supplemental grant for true north leadership program at 1440 | $33,850 |
| Beta Psi Foundation Inc | Leadership for life and scholarships | $30,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | George scholars in the women in technical careers program | $30,000 |
| Juxtaposition Arts Inc | Core mission support | $30,000 |
| Page Education Foundation | Core mission support | $30,000 |
| Project Success | Core mission support | $30,000 |
| Ripple Effect Images | Core mission support | $30,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota | Young women's cabinet | $30,000 |
| YOUTHPOWER365 | Core mission support | $30,000 |
| YWCA of Minneapolis | Ywca minneapolis girls and youth programming | $30,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | Core mission support | $28,850 |
| Youth Leadership Initiative | Core mission support | $27,700 |
| Bonton Farms | Core mission support | $25,500 |
| Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health | Core mission support | $25,000 |
| Academy for Integrative Health & Medicine (Aihm) | Core mission support | $25,000 |
| Annex Teen Clinic | Reimagining consent education: helping young people live their values through embodied consent practice | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann P George
- Jeffrey P George
- Jonathan R George
- Sean Malone
- William W George
Questions people ask
Does George Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George Family Foundation give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2024, across 166 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs George Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ann P George (Co-Chair), Jeffrey P George (Treasurer), Jonathan R George (Director) and Sean Malone (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does George Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.