The Geist Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Orange, New Jersey · EIN 22-6059859 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $648 and $4,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
30% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem Fellowships | Airmont, NY | General grant | $35,000 |
| Ncjw Essex | Livington, NJ | General grant | $5,903 |
| Chabad at Short Hills | Short Hills, NJ | General grant | $5,580 |
| Yeshiva K'tana of Waterbury | Waterbury, CT | Genral grant | $4,000 |
| The Center for Responsible Travel | Washington, DC | General grant | $3,583 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | General grant | $3,450 |
| JCC Metrowest | West Orange, NJ | General grant | $3,000 |
| Millburn Police Department | Millburn, NJ | General grant | $2,000 |
| Metro YMCA | Livingston, NJ | General grant | $1,530 |
| Elks Lodge No 1246 - Summit | Summit, NJ | General grant | $648 |
| Njsga | Kenilworth, NJ | General grant | $500 |
| Cure Breast Cancer Foundation | Clifton, NJ | General grant | $500 |
| Animal Protection Society | Durham, NC | General grant | $207 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($30,810). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,711 | 16 |
| 2023 | $105,723 | 14 |
| 2022 | $100,999 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621959349100802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6059859
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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