Bruce G Geary Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bruce G Geary Foundation is a private foundation in Staten Island, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 84 grants; the typical grant was $12,250 and the largest $111,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$12,250
- Largest grant$111,000
- Assets$35.5 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
37% 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 | $1.2 million | 70 | $30.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 68 | $34.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 84 | $35.5 million |
How to apply
Bruce G Geary 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 Bruce G Geary Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $592,500 |
| Florida | 9 | $154,000 |
| New Jersey | 11 | $132,500 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $88,000 |
| California | 6 | $65,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $48,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $45,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $30,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Si Zoological Society Inc Si Zoological Society Inc | Care and support of animals | $111,000 |
| Cats Exclusive Inc Cats Exclusive Inc | Care and support of animals | $44,000 |
| Ny Save Animals in Veterinary Emerg Ny Save Animals in Veterinary Emerg | Care and support of animals | $35,000 |
| Si Councel for Animal Welfare-Sec Si Councel for Animal Welfare-Secor | Care and support of animals | $35,000 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund Cheetah Conservation Fund | Care and support of animals | $30,000 |
| Loggerhead Marine Life Center Inc Loggerhead Marine Life Center Inc | Care and support of animals | $30,000 |
| Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue Inc Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue Inc | Care and support of animals | $30,000 |
| Schwarxman Animal Medical Center Schwarzman Animal Medical Center | Care and support of animals | $30,000 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Atlantic White Shark Conservancy | Care and support of animals | $28,000 |
| Columbia Greene-Humane Socspca Columbia Greene-Humane Soc/Spca | Care and support of animals | $25,000 |
| Farms Sanctuary Farms Sanctuary | Care and support of animals | $25,000 |
| Green Chimneys Green Chimneys | Care and support of animals | $25,000 |
| International Animal Rescue US International Animal Rescue US | Care and support of animals | $25,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund Inc Wild Bird Fund Inc | Care and support of animals | $25,000 |
| Whale and Dolphin Conservation Whale and Dolphin Conservation | Care and support of animals | $25,000 |
| Corolla Wild Horse Fund Corolla Wild Horse Fund | Care and support of animals | $20,000 |
| Guardians of Rescue Inc Guardians of Rescue Inc | Care and support of animals | $20,000 |
| Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue | Care and support of animals | $20,000 |
| Historic Richmondtown Historic Richmondtown | Care and support of animals | $20,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | Care and support of animals | $20,000 |
| Associated Human Societies Associated Humane Societies | Care and support and animals | $20,000 |
| Kindness Ranch Kindness Ranch | Care and support of animals | $20,000 |
| Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society | Care and support of animals | $20,000 |
| St Hubert's Animal Welfare Center St Hbert's Animal Welfare Center | Care and support of animals | $20,000 |
| The Animal Rights Alliance Inc the Animal Rights Alliance Inc | Care and support of animals | $18,500 |
| America's Vetdogs the Veteran's K-9 America's Vetdogs the Veteran's K-9 | Care and support of animals | $15,000 |
| Little Shelter Animal Rescue Little Shelter Animal Rescue | Care and support of animals | $15,000 |
| Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue Inc Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue Inc | Care and support of animals | $15,000 |
| Mr Bones & Company Inc Mr Bones & Company Inc | Care and support of animals | $15,000 |
| People for Animals Inc People for Animals Inc | Care and support of animals | $15,000 |
| Tiger Haven Inc - K9 Lifeline Rescu Tiger Haven Inc - K9 Lifeline Rescue | Care and support of animals | $15,000 |
| Woodstock Farm Sanctuary Woodstock Farm Sanctuary | Care and support of animals | $15,000 |
| Search Dog Foundation Search Dog Foundation | Care and support of animals | $15,000 |
| Long Island Cares Long Island Cares | Care and support of animals | $15,000 |
| Muddy Paws Rescue Muddy Paws Rescue | Care and support of animals | $15,000 |
| Hearts Alive Village Hearts Alve Village | Care and support of animals | $15,000 |
| Lange Foundation Lange Foundation | Care and support of animals | $15,000 |
| Lionhearts Inc Lionhearts Inc | Care and support of animals | $15,000 |
| Operation Catnip of Gainesville Operation Catnip of Gainesville | Care and support of animals | $15,000 |
| Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Rude Ranch Animal Rescue | Care and support of animals | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Kosinski
- Matthew Smith
- Cathy Carlson
- Timothy Pezzoli
Questions people ask
Does Bruce G Geary Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bruce G Geary Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $12,250.
Who runs Bruce G Geary Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Kosinski (Director), Matthew Smith (President), Cathy Carlson (Treasurer) and Timothy Pezzoli (Secretary).
What does Bruce G Geary Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and health.