EIN 01-0669150

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
30
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
GEO's mission is to maximize philanthropy's impact by advancing the effectiveness of grantmakers and their grantees.
Total revenues
$6,097,869
2022
Total expenses
$6,476,397
2022
Total assets
$13,379,679
2022
Num. employees
30
2022

Program areas at GEO

Conferences - geo conferences educate and inspire action. In 2022, we held a national conference that convened almost 700 Grantmakers both in person and virtually due to the ongoing covid pandemic. About 600 participants gathered in chicago to connect with each other and hear from dynamic speakers on topics related to shifting philanthropic culture. We also hosted approximately 100 members of our community in a virtual conference that took place online in the weeks following the in-person gathering. In both conference settings, participants exchanged ideas and deepened their skillset related to advancing racial-equity centered change in their Organizations and the adoption and implementation of philanthropic practices that lead to thriving communities.
Research and learning - we conduct research on field trends to mark changes in grantmaker practice over time, as well as ongoing skill-building for our staff, board and other key stakeholders to inform our strategy of building community.
Member programs - geo is a diverse community of nearly 500 grantmaking Organizations working to transform philanthropic culture and practice. In 2022, Grantmakers addressed shared challenges in grantmaking through geo's peer learning programs including webinars, member calls and remote learning series. Other member programs, such as our fellowship cohorts and ceo/senior leader programming found new ways for members and non-member Grantmakers to come together to address the barriers to adopting grantmaking practices that support thriving communities. These opportunities allow members to talk about the challenges they are facing, advance equity, work through complex changes within their Organizations, and advocate for improved practices across the field.
Communications & publications - geo raises awareness that will catalyze change in the field of philanthropy. We engage in ongoing fieldwide communication efforts to accomplish this. In 2022, geo drew attention to grantmaking practices and culture that support thirivng nonprofits and communities through media outreach, presenting at conferences, producing publications such as "centering equity through flexible, reliable funding", and using online tools such as the geo website, social media outlets, member list-serves, and e-newsletters.

Grants made by GEO

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Northern California GrantmakersThis Grant Supported NCG'S Work on the Racial Equity Action Institute and Our Work Together To Scale This Model of Cross-Sector Learning Nationally. We Hold Regular Check-In Meetings With NCG To Monitor the Progress of the Work$50,000

Who funds Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Stupski FoundationTo Provide General Operating Support.$500,000
The Ford FoundationGeneral Support$400,000
W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)Increase the Capacity of Non-Profit and Philanthropic Leaders To Serve As Change Agents To Drive Race Equity Within Their Organizations and the Field Through Specialized Coaching and Peer Learning Networks$250,000
...and 90 more grants received totalling $3,398,610

Personnel at GEO

NameTitleCompensation
Marcus WaltonPresident and Chief Executive Officer$317,631
Sinem ReedVice President of Operations , Geo / Vice President , Operations$184,236
Kristina WertzVice President of External Affairs$118,584
Suprotik Stotz-GhoshVice President , Strategy and Learning / Vice President , Strategy and Learnin / Acting Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Racial Equity and Vice President of Strategy / Acting Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Racial Equity and Vice President of / Vice President of Racial Equality / Senior Advisor , Racial Equity$197,662
Akilah MasseyVice President of Programs , Geo / Vice President , Programs / Director of Programs , Conferences$173,222
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for GEO

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,265,542
Program services$790,250
Investment income and dividends$40,989
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,088
Total revenues$6,097,869

Form 990s for GEO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
2018-122020-02-14990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $32,000 from California Healthcare Foundation (CHCF)
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 67 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Stupski Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
MembershipsManagement and technical assistanceCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1310 L St NW 650
Washington, DC 20005
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
geofunders.org/ 
Phone
(202) 898-1840
Facebook page
Grantmakers.for.Effective.Organizations 
Twitter profile
@geofunders 
IRS details
EIN
01-0669150
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T01: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations Alliances and Advocacy
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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