Realty Gift Fund
Preselected recipients only
Realty Gift Fund is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.6 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $373,393 and the largest $4.6 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$13.6 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$373,393
- Largest grant$4.6 million
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.6 million the year before.
71% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.6 million | 27 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $13.6 million | 17 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
Realty Gift Fund 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 Realty Gift Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $4.9 million |
| Indiana | 2 | $1.8 million |
| California | 3 | $1.8 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Vermont | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $760,590 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $448,387 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $347,436 |
| New York | 1 | $193,339 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $111,964 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Fund | General support | $4.6 million |
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation | General support | $1.5 million |
| Greater Horizons | General support | $1.2 million |
| Upper Valley Haven Inc | General support | $1.1 million |
| Friends of Oasis | General support | $800,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc | General support | $760,590 |
| Stanford University | General support | $688,660 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | General support | $448,387 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc - Cline Charitable Fund | General support | $373,393 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | General support | $347,436 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | General support | $262,930 |
| Hudson Community Foundaton | General support | $247,822 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | General support | $193,339 |
| Save the Children Federation | General support | $111,964 |
| Catholic Charities USA | General support | $50,939 |
| Mississippi Valley Conservancy | General support | $30,000 |
| Northwest Alabama Fundraisers Against Childhood Diseases | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John J Grab
- Bruce A Geiss
- Anita Martinez
- Neel Lane
- Brian Gonzales
- Rachel Kelly
Questions people ask
Does Realty Gift Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Realty Gift Fund give?
$13.6 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $373,393.
Who runs Realty Gift Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists John J Grab (President/Chief Executive Officer), Bruce A Geiss (Vice President/Chief Operating Officer), Anita Martinez (Secretary) and Neel Lane (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Realty Gift Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.