Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Indianapolis, IN EIN: 35-2090916

The Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations in several states, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Indiana.

Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc gave $27K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Indiana. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$27,325
-20.5% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
10
-16.7% vs 2023
Average grant
$2,733
-4.6% vs 2023
Median grant
$500
Total assets
$277,135
-3.6% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
Primary geography
Indiana (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc

Contact

Application contact: Andrew Greenspan
Mailing address: 1408 Golden Hill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: (317) 340-8422

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Jewish Federation of Indiana: $16KJewish Federation of Indiana$16KBethel Zedeck: $5KBethel Zedeck$5KCardinal Athletic Fund: $3KCardinal Athletic Fund$3KPlanned Parenthood: $2KPlanned Parenthood$2KASPCA: $500ASPCA$500UNICEF: $500UNICEF$500St Jude Childrens Hosp: $250St Jude Childrens Hosp$250Make a Wish: $250Make a Wish$250The Cabaret: $250The Cabaret$250Wfyi: $190Wfyi$190

The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Indiana ($16K). Together the top 10 received $27K.

Grant Size Distribution

58 grants across all recorded years

58<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 11% to Kansas, 4% to New York, and 1% to Tennessee.

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.

Cities

IndianapolisLouisvilleNew YorkMemphisWashingtonFishersIndiananpolisMiamiBloomingtonEast Lansing

Is Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

30%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $333; repeat grants $4K. How we count

Medians: $250 first-time, $2K repeat.

  • 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 204% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K16 grants2020 13 grants2021 7 grants2022 12 grants2023 10 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $34K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $27K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Indiana Indianapolis, INGeneral Fund$15,600
Bethel Zedeck Indianapolis, INGeneral Fund$5,285
Cardinal Athletic Fund Louisville, KSGeneral Fund$3,000
Planned Parenthood Indianapolis, INGeneral Fund$1,500
ASPCA New York, NYGeneral Fund$500
UNICEF New York, NYGeneral Fund$500
St Jude Childrens Hosp Memphis, TNGeneral Fund$250
Make a Wish Indianapolis, INGeneral Fund$250
The Cabaret Indianapolis, INGeneral Fund$250
Wfyi Indianapolis, INGeneral Fund$190
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$277,135$39,695$45,826$27,32510$27,325$39,695$13,371
2023$287,467$42,074$41,916$34,37512$34,375$42,074$12,674
2022$237,371$18,435$20,229$10,1177$10,117$18,435$12,712
2021$320,341$27,778$21,760$18,09013$18,090$27,778$13,399
2020$227,672$29,045$28,418$24,36516—$32,681$10,336

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $27,325. Grant amounts ranged from $190 to $15,600, with a median grant of $500. Its largest listed grants were $15,600 to Jewish Federation of Indiana and $5,285 to Bethel Zedeck, both for general funds; $3,000 to Cardinal Athletic Fund for its general fund; and $1,500 to Planned Parenthood for its general fund. Other listed recipients were ASPCA, UNICEF, St Jude Childrens Hosp, Make a Wish, The Cabaret, and WFYI.

The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to its website for information on applications, deadlines, and restrictions and limitations on awards.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Andrew R Greenspan and Ellen F Greenspan as directors.

Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Andrew R. Greenspan

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    $10K (2024)

  • Ellen F. Greenspan

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Andrew R Greenspan — Director: $10KAndrew R GreenspanDirector$10K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Andrew R Greenspan (Director).

Frequently asked questions about Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc

How much does Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc give each year?

Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc gave $27K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34K across 12 grants.

What is Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $2,733, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc that year got $333 on average.

Where does Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc give grants?

Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (6 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).

Does Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Indiana ($15,600), Bethel Zedeck ($5,285) and Cardinal Athletic Fund ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc?

Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc reported $277K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

How do I apply for a grant from Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc?

Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc's EIN?

Andrew & Ellen Greenspan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2090916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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