Sweet Geeks Foundation
Accepts applications
Sweet Geeks Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,552 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,994 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$160,552
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,994
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $91,218 the year before.
100% 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 | $96,877 | 19 | $611,920 |
| 2024 | $91,218 | 19 | $548,503 |
| 2025 | $160,552 | 39 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Theresa Gartland 1321 Upland Dr PMB 20169, Houston, TX 77043 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (323) 384-3847, theresa.gartland@evisions.com |
| What to submit | THE APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT THE GENERAL GRANT APPLICATION and include the following information: -Contact information and details about the organizaton -Amount to be requestsed -Indicate areas of interest that align with the Sweet Geeks Foundation goals and purpose -A written proposal describing the applying organization's history, program model and activities, intended beneficiaries of the program, and how it plans to achieve its goals |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted from june 1 to june 30 and october 1 to october 31 of each year. |
| Restrictions | Grant awards are limited to $10,000 per selected applicant per calendar year. |
What Sweet Geeks Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 39 | $162,106 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Arrow CoLab | Youth Development | $20,000 |
| DIY Girls | Youth Development | $15,000 |
| ArtsUP LA | Youth Development | $15,000 |
| Laurel House IncHope Harbor | Youth Development | $10,000 |
| Young Lives Redeemed | Youth Development | $10,000 |
| velma mattey | Cancer Relief | $6,096 |
| Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore | Discretionary | $4,000 |
| P F Bresee Foundation | Disaster Relief | $4,000 |
| Walk With Sally | Cancer Relief | $3,750 |
| P F Bresee Foundation | Disaster Relief | $3,500 |
| Dennis Ray Jones Jr | Cancer Relief | $3,300 |
| Hellen Jones Elbling | Cancer Relief | $3,111 |
| Javier Aviles | Cancer Relief | $3,067 |
| Hidden Genius Project | Discretionary | $3,000 |
| Stem To The FutureInner Spark Learning Lab | Discretionary | $3,000 |
| Naomi Pawaan | Cancer Relief | $3,000 |
| Debra Anne Adut | Cancer Relief | $3,000 |
| Aria Estrada | Cancer Relief | $3,000 |
| Erika Romain | Cancer Relief | $3,000 |
| Sophia Orozco | Cancer Relief | $2,994 |
| Families Forward Learning Center | Disaster Relief | $2,500 |
| The Change Reaction | Disaster Relief | $2,500 |
| Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund | Disaster Relief | $2,500 |
| Las Fotos Project | Discretionary | $2,500 |
| P F Bresee Foundation | Disaster Relief | $2,500 |
| Street Poets | Discretionary | $2,500 |
| Education Throught Music-Los Angeles | Discretionary | $2,500 |
| Color Compton Inc | Discretionary | $2,500 |
| Foster Love | Discretionary | $2,500 |
| Partnership for Growth LA | Discretionary | $2,500 |
| AMAAD Institute | Discretionary | $2,500 |
| Lets Be Kind | Discretionary | $2,500 |
| Arlynda Munoz | Cancer Relief | $2,016 |
| Diana Aldana | Cancer Relief | $2,000 |
| Adriana Espinoza lion | Cancer Relief | $1,768 |
| Jasmine Roosendaal | Cancer Relief | $1,704 |
| Adriana Espinoza lion | Cancer Relief | $1,300 |
| Arlynda Munoz | Cancer Relief | $1,000 |
| Sebastian Lopez | Cancer Relief | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joe Potenza
- Isabella Jones
- Connor Jones
- Cory Bengtzen
- Scott Duvall
- Kiwan Cato-Fox
- David Price
- Julisa Chavez
Questions people ask
Does Sweet Geeks Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted from june 1 to june 30 and october 1 to october 31 of each year.
How much does Sweet Geeks Foundation give?
$160,552 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,994.
Who runs Sweet Geeks Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joe Potenza (Chair), Isabella Jones (Secretary), Connor Jones (Director) and Cory Bengtzen (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Sweet Geeks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and health.