The Debra and Jeffrey Geller Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWatermill, New York · EIN 13-4138500 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$102K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$636K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Guggenheim Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $18,800 |
| The Clark Fund | Worcester, MA | Charitable gift | $6,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $6,000 |
| Public Theater | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $5,500 |
| Public Art Fund | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital | Mt Kisco, NY | Charitable gift | $3,500 |
| University of Chicago School of Business | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| South Hampton Volunteer Ambulance | South Hampton, NY | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | Pleasantville, NY | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Guild Hall | East Hampton, NY | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Southampton Town Pba | Speonk, NY | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Parish Art Museum | Watermill, NY | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $600 |
| Temple Emanuel | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $540 |
| Bay Street Theater | Sag Harbor, NY | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Cancer Support Community | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $460 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,400 | 19 |
| 2024 | $101,378 | 20 |
| 2023 | $83,803 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349102029
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4138500
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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