Private foundation · Princeton, NJ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
James P Geiss and Margaret Y Hsu Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $6,000
- Typical grant
- $6,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $6,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 14 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $263,135
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $263K | $6,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Christine minerva · princeton · 6097957250 · applications@geissfoundation.us
- What to send
- Publishers' applications should include the following in unlocked pdf format:(1) a completed application form; (2) a publisher's letter of nomination that provides a summary of the proposed book's importance in ming and chinese studies, the amount of money requested, and to what purpose an award would be used, particularly as it relates to visual enhancements such as maps and illustrations; (3) an abstract, table of contents, and a sample selection of 25-30 pages of the proposed book. Representative illustrations, if relevant, should also be submitted; (4) reader reports of the proposed book, as already submitted to the publisher. If available, please include the author's response to those reports; (5) a list of grants and awards that have already been received or are pending.
- Deadlines
- September 1st and march 1st.
Next one: Mar 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2023 filing - Limits
- Ming and chinese studies.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Paize KeulemansPresident
- Kathlene BaldanzaVice president
- Zoe KwokTreasurer
- Yijun WangSecretary
- Christian MurckDirector
- Bruce RuskDirector
- Pauline YuDirector
- He BianDirector
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Southeast us scholars & friends of late imperial china (seuss-flic)'s wulong / fifth dragon conference.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Southeast us scholars & friends of late imperial china (seuss-flic)'s wulong... | $6,000 |
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