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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 20-8075415

Bruce G Geary Foundation

A private foundation in Staten Island, NY. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 84 grants and $1.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,357,000

    Grants listed
    84
    Assets, end of year
    $24,159,668

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,187,000

    Grants listed
    68
    Assets, end of year
    $22,569,662

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,202,500

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $20,733,866

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,250,000

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $21,188,335

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,114,700

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $22,621,600

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,147,500

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $20,505,281

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,130,000

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $20,889,325

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,110,000

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $21,452,167

Grants paid in 2025

84 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Si Zoological Society IncStaten Island, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $111,000
  2. Cats Exclusive IncMargate, FL

    Care and support of animals

    $44,000
  3. NY Save Animals in Veterinary EmergNew York, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $35,000
  4. Si Councel for Animal Welfare-Sec Si Councel for Animal Welfare-SecorStaten Island, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $35,000
  5. Cheetah Conservation FundAlexandria, VA

    Care and support of animals

    $30,000
  6. Loggerhead Marine Life Center IncJuno Beach, FL

    Care and support of animals

    $30,000
  7. Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue IncCincinnati, OH

    Care and support of animals

    $30,000
  8. Schwarxman Animal Medical Center Schwarzman Animal Medical CenterNew York, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $30,000
  9. Atlantic White Shark ConservancyNorth Chatham, MA

    Care and support of animals

    $28,000
  10. Columbia Greene-Humane Socspca Columbia Greene-Humane Soc/spcaHudson, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $25,000
  11. Farms SanctuaryWatkins Glen, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $25,000
  12. Green ChimneysBrewster, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $25,000
  13. International Animal Rescue USBerlin, MA

    Care and support of animals

    $25,000
  14. Wild Bird Fund IncNew York, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $25,000
  15. Whale and Dolphin ConservationPlymouth, MA

    Care and support of animals

    $25,000
  16. Corolla Wild Horse FundCorolla, NC

    Care and support of animals

    $20,000
  17. Guardians of Rescue IncSmithtown, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $20,000
  18. Staten Island Hope Animal RescueStaten Island, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $20,000
  19. Historic RichmondtownStaten Island, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $20,000
  20. Brother Wolf Animal RescueAsheville, NC

    Care and support of animals

    $20,000
  21. Associated Human Societies Associated Humane SocietiesNewark, NJ

    Care and support and animals

    $20,000
  22. Kindness RanchHartville, WY

    Care and support of animals

    $20,000
  23. Philadelphia Animal Welfare SocietyPhiladelphia, PA

    Care and support of animals

    $20,000
  24. St Hubert's Animal Welfare Center St Hbert's Animal Welfare CenterMadison, NJ

    Care and support of animals

    $20,000
  25. The Animal Rights Alliance IncWarwick, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $18,500
  26. America's Vetdogs the Veteran's K-9Smithtown, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  27. Little Shelter Animal RescueHuntington, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  28. Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue IncDover Plains, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  29. Mr Bones & Company IncRed Hook, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  30. People for Animals IncHillside, NJ

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  31. Tiger Haven Inc - K9 Lifeline Rescu Tiger Haven Inc - K9 Lifeline RescueKingston, TN

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  32. Woodstock Farm SanctuaryHigh Falls, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  33. Search Dog FoundationSanta Paula, CA

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  34. Long Island CaresHauppauge, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  35. Muddy Paws RescueNew York, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  36. Hearts Alive Village Hearts Alve VillageLas Vegas, NV

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  37. Lange FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  38. Lionhearts IncFredericksbrg, VA

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  39. Operation Catnip of GainesvilleGainesville, FL

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  40. Rude Ranch Animal RescueMillersville, MD

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  41. Suncoast Animal LeaguePalm Harbor, FL

    Care and support of animals

    $15,000
  42. Mid Atlantic Bulldog RescueBelmar, NJ

    Care and support of animals

    $12,500
  43. Leader Dogs for the BlindRochester HLS, MI

    Care and support of animals

    $12,000
  44. Humane Society of Ventura CountyOjai, CA

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  45. Long Island Bulldog Rescue IncStony Brook, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  46. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Caring CaniNew York, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  47. National Eagle CenterWabasha, MN

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  48. Polar Bears InternationalBozeman, MT

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  49. Pride Center-Proud Pu Pride Center-Proud PuppyStaten Island, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  50. Sophie's Circle IncOrmond Beach, FL

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  51. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Intern the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund InternationalAtlanta, GA

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  52. Yorkie 911 Rescue IncNorth Babylon, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  53. Animal Rescue CorpsWashington, DC

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  54. Busch Wildlife SanctuaryJupiter, FL

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  55. Equine AdvocatesValatie, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  56. Omega Horse RescueAirville, PA

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  57. The Sato ProjectBrooklyn, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  58. Alaqua Animal RefugeFreeport, FL

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  59. Chimp HavenKeithville, LA

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  60. K9'S for WarriorsPonte Vedra, FL

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  61. Animal Welfare AssociationVoorhees, NJ

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  62. Bluemont SanctuaryColts Neck, NJ

    Care and supoort and animals

    $10,000
  63. Dogs IncPalmetto, FL

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  64. Emerald Hollow Therapeutic RidingBrewster, MA

    Care and suport of animals

    $10,000
  65. Homeward Bound Pet CenterNew Jersey, NJ

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  66. Jersey Shore Animal CenterBrick, NJ

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  67. Longmont Humane SocietyLongmont, CO

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  68. Marine Mammal Stranding CenterBrigantine, NJ

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  69. Pasadena HumanePasadena, CA

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  70. Red Feather Equine SanctuaryWinston Salem, NC

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  71. Staten Island Children's MuseumStaten Island, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  72. Tabby's Place A Cat SanctuaryRingoes, NJ

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  73. The Asher HouseSalem, OR

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  74. The Bridge ClinicBensalem, PA

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  75. Wings of RescueSan Diego, CA

    Care and support of animals

    $10,000
  76. Pike County Humane SocietyShohola, PA

    Care and support of animals

    $8,000
  77. Stray HelpFishkill, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $7,000
  78. Mid Island RotaryStaten Island, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $6,000
  79. Companion Animal Protection SocietyThousand Oaks, CA

    Care and support of animals

    $5,000
  80. A Place Called HomeKillingworth, CT

    Care and support of animals

    $5,000
  81. St Mary's Episcopal ChurchStaten Island, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $5,000
  82. Bee UniversityStaten Island, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $5,000
  83. Paws Unite PeopleRocky Point, NY

    Care and support of animals

    $5,000
  84. Tamerlaine Sanctuary and PreserveMontague, NJ

    Care and support of animals

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals44 grants $616,50080% of the total
  2. Human services5 grants $62,0008% of the total
  3. Science and technology1 grant $28,0004% of the total
  4. Environment1 grant $25,0003% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $15,0002% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $15,0002% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $10,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York31 grants $592,500
  2. Florida9 grants $154,000
  3. New Jersey11 grants $132,500
  4. Massachusetts4 grants $88,000
  5. California6 grants $65,000
  6. North Carolina3 grants $50,000
  7. Pennsylvania4 grants $48,000
  8. Virginia2 grants $45,000
  9. Ohio1 grant $30,000
  10. Wyoming1 grant $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John KosinskiDIRECTOR Hours 15Pay $85,000
  • Matthew SmithPRESIDENT Hours 35Pay $105,000
  • Cathy CarlsonTREASURER Hours 30Pay $105,000
  • Timothy PezzoliSECRETARY Hours 30Pay $105,000

The return

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