AI Summary
The HERM AND SHIRLEY GEERS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on providing financial support to nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $547.8K across 44 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHOSEN VISION INC
$408.8K
12%

MISSION INDIA
$382.2K
11%
GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL
$249K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HERM AND SHIRLEY GEERS FOUNDATION?
No. HERM AND SHIRLEY GEERS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HERM AND SHIRLEY GEERS FOUNDATION give?
HERM AND SHIRLEY GEERS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Illinois, and Minnesota. 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 HERM AND SHIRLEY GEERS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HERM AND SHIRLEY GEERS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HERM AND SHIRLEY GEERS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HERM AND SHIRLEY GEERS FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $548 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HERM AND SHIRLEY GEERS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HERM AND SHIRLEY GEERS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CHOSEN VISION INC, MISSION INDIA, and GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HERM AND SHIRLEY GEERS FOUNDATION?
HERM AND SHIRLEY GEERS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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