The Robert & Lois Geller Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-4160893 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,200.
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
33% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | Support charitable purpose | $10,299 |
| Girls Inc | New York, NY | Support charitable purpose | $5,150 |
| Cambodian -American Foundation for | New York, NY | Support charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Philarmonic Symphony Society of NY | New York, NY | Support charitable purpose | $1,200 |
| The Doe Fund Inc | New York, NY | Support charitable purpose | $1,060 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAeL PHIL | New York, NY | Support charitable purpose | $1,040 |
| Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter | New York, NY | Support charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | Support charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Support charitable purpose | $500 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Support charitable purpose | $500 |
| 9-11 Memorial and Museum | New York, NY | Support charitable purpose | $500 |
| Friends of Notre Dame de Paris | Etna, NH | Support charitable purpose | $500 |
| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | Support charitable purpose | $500 |
| New York Restoration Project | New York, NY | Support charitable purpose | $250 |
| Friends of the Highline | New York, NY | Support charitable purpose | $225 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($6,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,224 | 21 |
| 2024 | $33,433 | 22 |
| 2023 | $23,175 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632619349100708
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4160893
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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