Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation
The Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation is a private foundation based in Mantua, Utah. In 2025, it reported making 20 grants totaling $49,500 to charitable organizations.
Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation at a glance
In short: Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation gave $50K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Oregon. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,500
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,475
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,030,151
- +4.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 440 S 200 E, Mantua, UT 84324
Phone: (801) 645-0203
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Come and See Foundation Inc ($5K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to organizations in Oregon (32%), Florida (25%), Colorado (20%), Washington, DC (12%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 19 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $50K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Come and See Foundation Inc Colorado Springs, CO | Support the production of The Chosen | $5,000 |
| Crohns Colitis Foundation Denver, CO | Crohns disease research | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Support of operations | $5,000 |
| Albany Historical Carousel and Museum Albany, OR | To purchase Carousel Ride Tokens Santa Train Santas visit and the Tea Party. | $4,000 |
| Fdn for Seminole State College Heathrow, FL | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| American Legion Albany, OR | Publicity flag projects and veteran holiday meals | $3,000 |
| CASA Albany, OR | CASA trainings | $3,000 |
| SafeHaven Humane Society Albany, OR | Support of animal shelter | $3,000 |
| Oregon State Chapter PEO Sisterhood Portland, OR | Scholarship funds | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Sanford, FL | Support of operations | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,030,151 | $105,681 | $60,954 | $49,500 | 20 | $50,500 | $95,227 | $60,017 |
| 2024 | $985,467 | $67,984 | $54,381 | $44,000 | 16 | $53,861 | $58,603 | $56,845 |
| 2023 | $971,865 | $38,045 | $53,847 | $44,000 | 17 | $53,277 | $30,358 | $52,280 |
| 2022 | $988,235 | $37,116 | $46,448 | $36,000 | 14 | $45,471 | $27,668 | $52,962 |
| 2021 | $1,000,386 | $41,583 | $50,724 | $45,000 | 14 | $50,624 | $36,748 | $58,242 |
| 2020 | $1,009,526 | $30,402 | $39,337 | $30,000 | 14 | — | $21,319 | $47,901 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for research, scholarships, community services, arts and cultural activities, animal welfare, and environmental conservation.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. SafeHaven Humane Society says its mission is to strengthen and improve the lives of animals and people through finding homes, opening hearts, and educating minds. Orlando Family Stage says it empowers young people to be brave and empathetic through theatrical experiences, while Central Florida Community Arts says it creates a cultural platform for people to connect, serve, and perform. Rusty’s Bicycle Recycle says it repairs and recycles donated bicycles for homeless service organizations and disadvantaged children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $49,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $5,000 to Come and See Foundation Inc. to support production of *The Chosen*; $5,000 to Crohns Colitis Foundation for Crohns disease research; and $5,000 to the American Red Cross for operations. Other grants included $4,000 to Albany Historical Carousel and Museum for carousel ride tokens and related activities, and $3,000 each to the Foundation for Seminole State College for scholarships, American Legion for publicity flag projects and veterans’ holiday meals, CASA for trainings, SafeHaven Humane Society for shelter support, and Oregon State Chapter PEO Sisterhood for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edris G Thorsted Storey, Edmund S Greenwell, and C Dian Gerstner as trustees.
Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edris G Thorsted Storey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
C Dian Gerstner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edmund S Greenwell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Edris G Thorsted Storey (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation
How much does Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation give each year?
Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation gave $50K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 16 grants.
What is Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation's typical grant size?
Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,475, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation give grants?
Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and Colorado (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, OR (4 grants), Orlando, FL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of operations" (6 grants).
Who are Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation's largest grantees?
Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Come and See Foundation Inc ($5,000), Crohns Colitis Foundation ($5,000) and American Red Cross ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation?
Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for research, scholarships, community services, arts and cultural activities, animal welfare, and environmental conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation's EIN?
Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0335716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Edmund J and Afton S Greenwell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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