NonprofitsGrantmakers For Effective Organizations

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

Grantmakers For Effective Organizations

WASHINGTON, DC

Total revenue

$10.0M

Total expenses

$7.6M

Net assets

$11.6M

Grants received

$18.3M

409 grants

EIN

010669150

Tax year

2024

Mission

Geo is a community of funders committed to transforming philanthropic culture and practice by connecting members to the resources and relationships needed to supportthriving nonprofits and communities.

Programs

2 programs

Conferences: geo conferences educate and inspire action. In 2024, we held a national conference that convened over 1,000 grantmakers in person. About 1,000 participants gathered in los angeles to connect with each other and hear from dynamic speakers on topics related to shifting philanthropic culture. 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.

Expenses: $1.4M

Research & 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.

Expenses: $965K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$8.3M
Program service revenue$1.4M
Investment income$294K
Other revenue$1K
Total revenue$10.0M

Expenses

Grants paid$63K
Salaries & benefits$4.1M
Fundraising$519K
Other expenses$3.4M
Total expenses$7.6M
Total assets$13.0M
Net assets$11.6M

People

23 listed

NameRoleCompensation

MARCUS WALTON

PRESIDENT & CEO

Board

$371K

40 hrs/wk

MILA YOCHUM

VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

Board

$185K

40 hrs/wk

REGAN GRUBER MOFFITT

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

ANITA PATEL

VICE CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

RYAN EASTERLY

GOVERNANCE CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

RICKKE MANANZALA

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

CHERA REID PHD

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

DEBORAH AUBERT THOMAS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

DENISE ST OMER

CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DENNIS QUIRIN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

DR JOHN H JACKSON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

HANH LE

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOANNA JACKSON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

M GABRIELA ALCALDE

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

NEEL HAJRA

TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MEGHAN DUFFY

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Staff

$234K

40 hrs/wk

AKILAH MASSEY

VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS

Staff

$189K

40 hrs/wk

KRISTINA WERTZ

VICE PRESIDENT, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Staff

$188K

40 hrs/wk

KELLY WISE

DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & CULTURE

Staff

$140K

40 hrs/wk

NICHOLE HOEFLICH

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

Staff

$137K

40 hrs/wk

J WING LI

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Staff

$133K

40 hrs/wk

MICHELLE HARRINGTON

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Staff

$130K

40 hrs/wk

CLAUDIA WILLIAMS

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

Staff

$119K

40 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

WESTIN BONAVENTURE

CONFERENCE HOST

$588K

THE MORRIS & GWENDOLYN CAFRITZ FOUNDATIO

RENT

$310K

INSPIRE EVENT TECHNOLOGIES

A/V SERVICES FOR CONFERENCE

$182K

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

RENT

$154K

MARCUM LLP

OUTSOURCED ACCOUNTING

$147K

Grants received

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FromAmountPurposeYear
$500K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$250K
82546 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS, 2024-2027
2024
$204K
TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2024
$200K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$115K
To sponsor the GEO 2024 National Conference and support the Change Leaders in Philanthropy Fellowship.
2024
$100K
PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM & GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS
2024
$100K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$50K
IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS
2024
$50K
ANNUAL MEMBER SUPPORT
2024
$39K
Sponsorship, GEO 2024 National Conference 5/20-5/22/24 Membership, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations 6/1/2024-5/31/2025
2024
$25K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$25K
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS
2024
$25K
FOR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT
2024
$25K
FOR LEGAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
2024
$25K
2024 FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE EFFORTS.
2024
$20K
2024 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
2024
$20K
General Operating Support
2024
$20K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$19K
2025 Membership Dues
2024
$18K
for 2024 membership
2024
$16K
2024 MEMBERSHIP DUES. 202311-14560
2024
$16K
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
2024
$16K
MEMBERSHIP
2024
$16K
Provide general operating support
2024
$15K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AND MEMBERSHIP FOR 2022, 2023, AND 2024
2024
$15K
FOR THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE.
2024
$14K
For general operating support.
2024
$12K
Membership for 2024
2024
$11K
2024 MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT
2024
$9K
2024 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2024
$9K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$9K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$9K
2024 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2024
$7K
TO SUPPORT 2024 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND GENERAL OPERATIONS
2024
$6K
Membership dues
2024
$6K
NON-COMPETITIVE
2024
$5K
IN SUPPORT OF THE GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS 2024 NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, MAY 20 - 22, 2024.
2024
$4K
TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
2024
$4K
GEO PHILANTHROPIC CAPACITY 2024
2024
$3K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$3K
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
2024
$2K
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP GRANT
2024
$2K
FOR A FUNDERS AFFINITY GROUP THAT SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR.
2024
$1K
Sponsorship for GEO's 2024 National Conference
2024
$1M
Promise of an Equitable Future
2023
$400K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$300K
UNRESTRICTED OPERATING AND ANNUAL CONFERENCE SUPPORT
2023
$200K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$125K
PROMOTING A STRONG PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR COMMITTED TO IMPROVING HEALTH: TO SUPPORT CONFERENCES, CONVENINGS AND OTHER PEER LEARNING SESSION TO BUILD A STRONG PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR COMMITTED TO HEALTH EQUITY AND IMPACT IN CALIFORNIA.
2023
$100K
FOR CORE OPERATING SUPPORT TO PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICES IN AND BY THE PHILANTHROPIC HEALTH COMMUNITY, WITH A FOCUS ON THOSE IN CALIFORNIA.
2023
$55K
TO HELP FOUNDATIONS ADOPT BEST PRACTICES IN GRANTMAKING, INCLUDING PRIORITIZING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION; FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL CONFERENCE.
2023
$50K
Special Initiatives
2023
$50K
Special Initiatives
2023
$50K
in support of general operations
2023
$50K
THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT GEO'S 2023 LEARNING CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON DC.
2023
$50K
ONE YEAR OF PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE 2024 GEO CONFERENCE, SUPPORTING PRACTITIONERS TO EXPLORE EQUITY-DRIVEN AND COMMUNITY-CENTERED GRANTMAKING APPROACHES
2023
$50K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$50K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE GRANTEE'S MISSION.
2023
$35K
GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS (GEO) NATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2024
2023
$33K
GEO 2023 Learning Conference 5/22-5/23/23 Grantmakers for Effective Organizations Membership 6/1/2023-5/31/2024
2023
$25K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$25K
THIS GRANT TO GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS IS TO FULFILL KRESGES THREE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP DUES THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING TEAM (LIFT).
2023
$25K
TO SUPPORT 2023 MEMBERSHIP.
2023
$22K
to support 2023 and 2024 membership
2023
$22K
For 2023 membership dues
2023
$21K
PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$20K
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
2023
$20K
MEMBERSHIP
2023
$20K
Sponsorship
2023
$20K
ONE YEAR OF PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE 2024 GEO CONFERENCE, SUPPORTING PRACTITIONERS TO EXPLORE EQUITY-DRIVEN AND COMMUNITY-CENTERED GRANTMAKING APPROACHES
2023
$20K
2024 membership support
2023
$20K
BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS AND SUPPORT OF LEADERSHIP CIRCLE FOR 2022 AND 2023
2023
$20K
TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS.
2023
$19K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$19K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$19K
2024 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2023
$16K
for General Operating Support for 2023 Membership Dues
2023
$16K
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FOR 2023
2023
$16K
For 2023 membership
2023
$16K
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
2023
$16K
MEMBERSHIP
2023
$16K
2023 MEMBERSHIP. 202301-13469
2023
$15K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AND MEMBERSHIP FOR 2022, 2023, AND 2024
2023
$14K
FOR CAL WELLNESS' 2023 ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP.
2023
$14K
For general operating support.
2023
$12K
SPONSORSHIP OF GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION'S 2023 NATIONAL LEARNING CONFERENCE.
2023
$12K
MAY 2022 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
2023
$12K
SUPPORT FOR 2024 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2023
$11K
2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2023
$10K
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS
2023
$10K
TO SUPPORT A VENUE RELOCATION FUND.
2023
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$10K
General Operating
2023
$10K
2023 MEMBERSHIP
2023
$10K
To support the 2023 GEO Learning Conference.
2023
$10K
Membership for 2023
2023
$9K
Operating Support/Annual Fund
2023
$9K
2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2023
$9K
Membership Dues (January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024).
2023
$9K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$9K
MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT
2023
$9K
GENERAL SUPPORT, $8,500 PER YEAR FOR TWO YEARS
2023
$9K
2023 ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
2023
$9K
MEMBERSHIP
2023
$9K
2023-2024 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2023
$9K
To support the organization's operational and/or fundraising efforts.
2023
$7K
Support for Annual Contribution
2023
$7K
TO SUPPORT 2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND GENERAL OPERATIONS
2023
$6K
2023 INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
2023
$6K
NON-COMPETITIVE
2023
$6K
General operating support
2023
$6K
2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2023
$6K
GEO PHILANTHROPIC CAPACITY
2023
$5K
Project or Program Support
2023
$5K
To support the 2023 GEO Learning Conference
2023
$5K
To support a cocktail reception after the American Evaluation Association conference that brings together evaluations directors in philanthropy and the Center for Evaluation Innovation.
2023
$4K
TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
2023
$4K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2023
$4K
2023 ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP
2023
$4K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$3K
ANNUAL SUPPORT FOR 2024
2023
$3K
General operating support
2023
$3K
SUPPORT FOR GEO'S ANNUAL MEETING
2023
$3K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$2K
FOR A FUNDERS AFFINITY GROUP THAT SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR.
2023
$1K
GENERAL AND PROJECT SUPPORT
2023
$780
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION
2023
$500K
To provide general operating support.
2022
$400K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$250K
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
2022
$200K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$150K
General operating support
2022
$150K
in support of general operations
2022
$150K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$107K
Annual Contribution
2022
$100K
TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2022
$50K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$50K
in support of general operations
2022
$50K
ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIC PLANNING AND VISIONING
2022
$50K
General Support
2022
$40K
General operating support
2022
$32K
JANUARY 2023-DECEMBER 2024 MEMBERSHIP
2022
$25K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$25K
SPONSORSHIP OF GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION'S 2022 NATIONAL LEARNING CONFERENCE.
2022
$25K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AND MEMBERSHIP.
2022
$22K
To support 2023 and 2024 membership.
2022
$22K
IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS.
2022
$22K
TO PROVIDE KNIGHT STAFF WITH ACCESS TO A HOST OF RESOURCES INCLUDING PEER NETWORKING, RESEARCH AND CONFERENCE-STYLE LEARNING.
2022
$20K
BUSH FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS AND SUPPORT OF LEADERSHIP CIRCLE FOR 2022 AND 2023
2022
$20K
General Operating Support
2022
$18K
2022 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: TO SUPPORT MEMBERSHIP IN AN ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITIES, LEADERSHIP AND TOOLS NEEDED TO EXPAND, ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN PHILANTHROPIC WORK THAT WILL IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ALL CALIFORNIANS.
2022
$18K
MEMBERSHIP 2022
2022
$18K
FOR 2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2022
$18K
TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR GRANTMAKERS FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS.
2022
$18K
For 2022 membership dues
2022
$18K
2023 MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT
2022
$18K
Grant, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations Membership 6/1/2022-5/31/2023
2022
$18K
Sponsorship
2022
$18K
MEMBERSHIP 2022
2022
$17K
2023 MEMBERSHIP
2022
$14K
PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$14K
FOR CAL WELLNESS' 2022 ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP.
2022
$14K
For general operating support.
2022
$14K
2022 MEMBERSHIP DUES. 202112-11651
2022
$14K
Annual membership renewal for 2022
2022
$14K
For 2022 membership
2022
$14K
for General Operating Support for 2022 Membership Dues
2022
$14K
MEMBERSHIP
2022
$13K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AND MEMBERSHIP FOR 2022, 2023, AND 2024
2022
$12K
SUPPORT FOR 2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2022
$10K
TO SUPPORT THE 2023 LEARNING CONFERENCE
2022
$10K
2022 MEMBERSHIP
2022
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$10K
Membership for 2022
2022
$9K
2022 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2022
$9K
2022 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2022
$9K
Membership Dues - (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023).
2022
$9K
Operating Support/Annual Fund
2022
$8K
GENERAL SUPPORT, $7,500 PER YEAR FOR TWO YEARS
2022
$7K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$7K
MEMBERSHIP
2022
$7K
2022 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2022
$7K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$7K
MEMBERSHIP
2022
$7K
2022-2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2022
$7K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$7K
DISCRETIONARY GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$7K
SEE PART IV
2022
$6K
TO SUPPORT 2022 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND GENERAL OPERATIONS
2022
$5K
2022 INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
2022

Funded by

$18.3M from 137 funders · 409 grants · 2017–2024

National Philanthropic Trust

$4M · 1 grant · 2021

WK Kellogg Foundation

$2.1M · 4 grants · 2020–2023

The Ford Foundation

$1.8M · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Borealis Philanthropy

$1.3M · 5 grants · 2018–2024

The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

$1.0M · 9 grants · 2020–2024

Stupski Foundation

$629K · 3 grants · 2020–2024

Weingart Foundation

$505K · 8 grants · 2020–2023

California Physicians' Service Fdn

$475K · 5 grants · 2018–2024

Details

EIN010669150
NTEE codeT02
Subsection03
Ruling date2002-07
Formed2002
Employees28
Volunteers480
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