Green Life Foundation
Green Life Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in El Cerrito, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $639K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K. Net investment income was $2K.
Green Life Foundation at a glance
In short: Green Life Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $638,690
- -38.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Green Life Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CLL Society ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $4K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CLL Society Chula Vista, CA | Furthering Mission | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $638,690 | $189,661 | $5,785 | $4,000 | 1 | $5,596 | $2,282 |
| 2023 | $1,040,734 | $191,795 | $8,822 | $2,000 | 1 | $8,660 | $2,225 |
| 2022 | $594,250 | $357,283 | $11,211 | — | — | — | $1,897 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Green Life Foundation is led by Ramses Erdtmann, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ramses Erdtmann
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hanna Erdtmann
Secretary
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Ernest Siravo
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Yangzom Dolkar (2022–2023) — Medical Advisor
- Former: Channing Jones (2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $5K, to Hanna Erdtmann (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Green Life Foundation
How much does Green Life Foundation give each year?
Green Life Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is Green Life Foundation?
Green Life Foundation reported $639K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $190K.
What is Green Life Foundation?
Green Life Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in El Cerrito, CA. It holds $639K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Green Life Foundation operate?
Green Life Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Green Life Foundation's EIN?
Green Life Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3775028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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