Benjamin Benedict Greenfield
The Benjamin Benedict Greenfield Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Tinley Park, Illinois. Established in July 1988, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization supporting a diverse array of nonprofit initiatives across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
-1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$126K
+5.0% YoY
Grant Count
22
-4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+9.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation makes grants to organizations that support and promote the interests of its benefactor. The foundation evaluates each organization receiving a grant through its Board of Directors to ensure alignment with the foundation's criteria.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Health and diseases/conditions
- Human services
- Public affairs
- Arts and culture
- Youth education and academic enrichment
- Housing and homeless services
- Cancer research and patient support
- Social services and community outreach
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
& Distribution:**
Average Grant
amount varies by program area, ranging from $2,750 to $16,333
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, with particular emphasis on:
- Illinois (primary focus, including Chicago and surrounding areas)
- Ohio (including Cincinnati)
- Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia)
- Virginia
- Arlington
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $3,801,424–$3,859,463
- Total revenue: $271,100 (with a revenue shortfall of $76,407 in prior year)
- Total expenses: $329,139–$337,198
- Total liabilities: $0
Financial Position: The foundation maintains a stable asset base with modest annual giving relative to its total assets. Recent years have shown expenses exceeding revenues, drawing on the foundation's asset reserves.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,801,424 | $3,859,463 | $4,273,068 |
| Revenue | $271,100 | $-76,407 | $1,175,599 |
| Expenses | $329,139 | $337,198 | $344,547 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $236,176 | $212,131 | $227,680 |
| Net Investment Income | $178,160 | — | $1,060,810 |
| Distributable Amount | $255,777 | $195,561 | $212,719 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's Board of Directors includes:
- Kathy Groenendal – President/Board Chair (15 hours/week, $35,300 compensation)
- Sheldon Rachman – Vice President (10 hours/week, $35,300 compensation)
- Tammy Groennedal – Treasurer (10 hours/week, $33,400 compensation)
- Christine Parker – Secretary (10 hours/week, $33,400 compensation)
- Matthew Rachman – Information Officer (10 hours/week, $33,400 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY GROENNEDAL | Treasurer | 10 | $34,800 |
| KATHY GROENENDAL | Pres/BoardChair | 15 | $34,800 |
| CHRISTINE PARKER | Secretary | 10 | $34,800 |
| SHELDON RACHMAN | Vice President | 10 | $34,800 |
| MATTHEW RACHMAN | INFORMATION OFF | 10 | $34,800 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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