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This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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The Geisler-Penquite Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has paid a total of $16.7 million across 7 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CENTRAL COLLEGE
$12.6M
56%
NEWTON ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS INC
$529.5K
2%
IOWA SCULPTURE FESTIVAL
$520.1K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$13K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GEISLER-PENQUITE FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE GEISLER-PENQUITE FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does THE GEISLER-PENQUITE FOUNDATION give?
THE GEISLER-PENQUITE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE GEISLER-PENQUITE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GEISLER-PENQUITE FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GEISLER-PENQUITE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GEISLER-PENQUITE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $16.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GEISLER-PENQUITE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GEISLER-PENQUITE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTRAL COLLEGE, NEWTON ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS INC, and IOWA SCULPTURE FESTIVAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GEISLER-PENQUITE FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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