The Geisser Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Geisser Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $286,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$286,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $229,500 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $171,000 | 29 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $229,500 | 32 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $286,000 | 35 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
The Geisser 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.
What The Geisser Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $113,000 |
| Connecticut | 12 | $95,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $42,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer | General support | $25,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres | General support | $25,000 |
| New York Women Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Cornwall Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Cornwall Library | General support | $15,000 |
| Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $15,000 |
| Winston Prep School | General support | $15,000 |
| Cornwall Conservation Trust | General support | $10,000 |
| Cornwall Food and Fuel Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Mitral Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Forest and Park Association | General support | $7,000 |
| Spread the Vote | General support | $7,000 |
| Transportation Alternatives | General support | $7,000 |
| Ny Common Pantry | General support | $6,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Cornwall Housing Corporation | General support | $5,000 |
| Spence Chapin | General support | $5,000 |
| The Little Guild | General support | $5,000 |
| WMNR Fine Arts Radio | General support | $5,000 |
| Chore Services | General support | $3,000 |
| Kucetekela Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General support | $3,000 |
| Spence School | General support | $3,000 |
| St Mark Catholic Academy | General support | $3,000 |
| Valley Housing Fund | General support | $3,000 |
| 122 East 66 Street Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| American Rivers | General support | $2,000 |
| Brightfocus Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Dubin Breast Cancer | General support | $2,000 |
| Harvard University | General support | $2,000 |
| River Network | General support | $2,000 |
| Sharon Hospital | General support | $2,000 |
| Street Squash | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea Geisser
- Mary Ellen Geisser
Questions people ask
Does The Geisser Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Geisser Family Foundation give?
$286,000 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Geisser Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrea Geisser (Trustee) and Mary Ellen Geisser (Trustee).
What does The Geisser Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.