Green Foundation Inc
Green Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 49 grants totaling $141,943, with most grant dollars going to recipients in North Carolina.
Green Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Green Foundation Inc gave $142K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $141,943
- -64.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,897
- -68.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $125
- Total assets
- $84,649
- -19.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (17 of 49, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (87% 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 Green Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3907 West Wendover, Greensboro, NC 27407
Phone: (336) 299-7777
Website: https://thegreenfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Green Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Monticello United Church of Christ ($30K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 171 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 11% to recipients in West Virginia. The filing also reports shares of 0% for Arizona, Virginia, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Green Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 49 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $163 repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $130K (2022) to $395K (2024). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello United Church of Christ Statesville, NC | Charitable Contribution | $30,475 |
| Baptist State Concention of NC Cary, NC | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Helping Heros Wheeling, WV | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Westover Church Greensboro, NC | Charitable Contribution | $13,500 |
| Abolition NC Greensboro, NC | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Greensboro Symphony Orchestra Greensboro, NC | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Victory Junction Randleman, NC | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Baptist Children's Home of NC Thomasville, NC | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Charlotte, NC | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Petty Family Foundation Randleman, NC | Charitable Contribution | $3,043 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,649 | $125,565 | $145,954 | $141,943 | 49 | $141,943 | $4,618 |
| 2024 | $105,038 | $141,000 | $395,392 | $394,742 | 43 | $394,742 | $7,749 |
| 2023 | $359,430 | $171,000 | $216,487 | $215,887 | 29 | $215,887 | $20,739 |
| 2022 | $404,917 | $124,500 | $130,718 | $129,968 | 24 | $129,968 | $21,184 |
| 2021 | $411,135 | $195,000 | $205,452 | $204,793 | 26 | $204,793 | $20,545 |
| 2020 | $421,587 | $360,000 | $187,000 | $186,400 | 16 | — | $9,201 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Green Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K 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 Green Foundation Inc is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of charitable organizations, including churches, educational organizations, cultural organizations, and groups serving people affected by illness or other challenges. For example, the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to enrich cultural life through music and music education; Heritage Bible College says it provides post-secondary Christian education; and the Petty Family Foundation says it supports families affected by serious illness and injury.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $141,943. Grants ranged from $25 to $30,475, with a median of $125. Its largest listed grants included $30,475 to Monticello United Church of Christ in Statesville, North Carolina; $25,000 to Baptist State Convention of NC in Cary; $15,000 to Helping Heros in Wheeling, West Virginia; and $13,500 to Westover Church in Greensboro. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Abolition NC, Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, and Victory Junction.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harold Dean Green as president/treasurer, Marilyn Lawson Green as vice president/secretary, and Sherri G Stewart as director.
Green Foundation Inc is led by Harold Dean Green, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harold Dean Green
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sherri G. Stewart
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marilyn Lawson Green
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Green Foundation Inc
How much does Green Foundation Inc give each year?
Green Foundation Inc gave $142K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $395K across 43 grants.
What is Green Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Green Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $125, and its average grant was $2,897, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Green Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Green Foundation Inc give grants?
Green Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greensboro, NC (7 grants), Randleman, NC (3 grants), Phoenix, AZ (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are Green Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Green Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Monticello United Church of Christ ($30,475), Baptist State Concention of NC ($25,000) and Helping Heros ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Green Foundation Inc?
Green Foundation Inc reported $85K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Green Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for Green Foundation Inc is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of charitable organizations, including churches, educational organizations, cultural organizations, and groups serving people affected by illness or other challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Green Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Green Foundation Inc's EIN?
Green Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8898373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Green Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Green Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/green-foundation-inc-morg_4197cb37b1284508a946633d1d102bb1
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