Geomar Foundation Inc is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Geomar Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Geomar Foundation Inc generated $93.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $356.3k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.4%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Geomar Foundation Inc has awarded 153 individual grants totaling $1,550,782. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO REGISTERED 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING IN THE US AND INTERNATIONALLY FOCUSED ON DIVERSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: EDUCATION SOCIAL WELFARE REFUGEES HEALTH ANIMAL WELFARE THE ARTS ETC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
George T Scharffenberger Jr President | 2.5 | $0 | |
Ann Scharffenberger Secretary | 2.5 | $0 | |
Joan Scharffenberger Treasurer | 2.5 | $0 | |
John Scharffenberger Board Member | 2.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $82,107 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $10,704 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $10,704 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $375 |
Total Revenue | $93,186 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $1,348 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $2,606 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $17,326 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $339,000 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $356,326 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $132 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,068,642 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Geomar Foundation Inc has awarded $339,000 in support to 38 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
JUST WORLD INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
PENINSULA COMMITTEE CHILDREN'S HOSP PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN FND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
WORLD FOOD PROGRAM USA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |