Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation

HOUSTON, TX EIN: 92-1227089

Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $42.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $425K. Net investment income was $1.4M.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$42.1M

+4.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$425K

+2025.0% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$425K

+2025.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $445K (100%)

States

Texas

Cities

Houston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$42,064,833	$40,324,677	$11,670,425
Revenue	$2,422,813	$28,678,142	$11,670,485
Expenses	$682,657	$23,890	$60
Qualifying Distributions	$425,000	$20,000	—
Net Investment Income	$1,417,212	$16,276,997	—
Distributable Amount	$2,004,225	$427,001	$15,374

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Houston Grand Opera ($425,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HOUSTON GRAND OPERA HOUSTON, TX	TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT FUNCTION OF HOUSTON GRAND OPERA WHICH IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING WORKSHOPS, RECITALS, AND PUBLIC PERFORMANCES THAT ADDRESS CONTEMPORARY ISSUES.	$425,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CLAIRE GREENBERG	PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECTOR	2	—
JOSEPH GREENBERG	VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	2	—
JODY MERAZ	VICE PRESIDENT/ASST TRSR/SEC/DIRECTOR	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation?

Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $42.1M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation?

As of 2024, Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation holds $42.1M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $425K in 2024.

Where does Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation operate?

Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.

What size grants does Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation award?

In 2024, Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $425K — an average of about $425K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation's EIN?

Claire and Joe Greenberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1227089. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.