Gaea Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gaea Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fairfax, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$70,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $90,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $60,000 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 7 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $70,000 | 5 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Gaea Foundation Inc 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 Gaea Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Culturehub | To advance the work of artists experimenting with emerging technologies in search of new artistic forms. | $20,000 |
| The Drift Magazine Foundation | To introduce new work and new ideas by young writers. | $20,000 |
| N1 Foundation | To promote work of new and diverse writers. | $10,000 |
| Center for Performance Research Inc | To support artists in development of new work. | $10,000 |
| Triskelion Arts-Kick-Standance Inc | To support emerging artists in the performing arts. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gaylord Neely
- Maxwell Neely-Cohen
- Allida Black
- Echo Hopkins
Questions people ask
Does Gaea Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gaea Foundation Inc give?
$70,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gaea Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gaylord Neely (Vice President), Maxwell Neely-Cohen (President), Allida Black (Secretary) and Echo Hopkins (Treasurer).
What does Gaea Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.