Geoffrey Gund Foundation
Historical FunderBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 52-1509128 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $790,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GEOFFREY GUND |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 EAST 94TH STREET APT 28-E, NEW YORK NY 10128 |
| Phone | 2168134570 |
| Form and materials | THERE IS NO FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION PROCEDURE, OR APPLICATION DEADLINES. |
| Deadlines | THE TRUSTEE SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DISTRIBUTE AND APPLY THE NET INCOME AND PRINCIPAL OF THE TRUST A |
| Restrictions | REASONABLY CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE OR DESIRABLE TO CARRY OUT EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES WITHING THE US AND IT'S POSSESSIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
84% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Independence, OH | General operating | $1,200,000 |
| Child Mind Institute Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $1,110,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Museum Inc | Vineyard Hvn, MA | General operating | $800,000 |
| Musical Arts Association | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $790,000 |
| New York Historical Society | New York, NY | General operating | $766,180 |
| Putney School | Putney, VT | General operating | $600,000 |
| Bluedot Institute Inc | Westlake Village, CA | General operating | $200,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $75,000 |
| Wave Hill Incorporated | The Bronx, NY | General operating | $59,800 |
| Bank Street College of Education | New York, NY | General operating | $50,000 |
| Ron Rappaport Scholar Fund | Chilmark, MA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Voices of Ascension | New York, NY | General operating | $15,000 |
| Groton School | Groton, MA | General operating | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,700,980 | 13 |
| 2023 | $4,257,980 | 12 |
| 2022 | $7,325,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349102371
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1509128
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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