The Geoffrey Beene Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Geoffrey Beene Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$21.7 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5.0 million the year before.
57% of its 2025 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 | $1.6 million | 10 | $22.1 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 5 | $21.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 9 | $21.7 million |
How to apply
The Geoffrey Beene 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 The Geoffrey Beene Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $1.0 million |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Cancer research and treatment | $1.0 million |
| Davis Odd Fellows Charities Inc | Orphan scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Individual | Provide care for brain injury patients | $20,000 |
| Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation | Support for children exposed to violence and child abuse | $10,000 |
| Individual | Research and education at the forefront of molecular biology and genetics | $10,000 |
| Ny Presbyterian Hospital | Provide quality healthcare regardless of patients' ability to pay | $5,000 |
| Phi Beta Kappa Society | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| HSS Foundation | Medical research | $1,000 |
| The Mount Vernon Ladie's Associatio | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- G Thompson Hutton
- Max Eisikovic
- Mara Hutton
Questions people ask
Does The Geoffrey Beene Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Geoffrey Beene Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Geoffrey Beene Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists G Thompson Hutton (Trustee), Max Eisikovic (Cfo) and Mara Hutton (Coo).
What does The Geoffrey Beene Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.