Green Park Foundation
Green Park Foundation is a private foundation based in Sebastian, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting conservation, climate and ecosystems, education, journalism, clean energy, and other causes.
Green Park Foundation at a glance
In short: Green Park Foundation gave $1.2M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $83K), top state New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,161,000
- +173.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $82,929
- +56.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $64,250
- Total assets
- $18,057,256
- +316.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Green Park Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9611 N Us Highway 1 Suite 340, Sebastian, FL 32958
Phone: (805) 969-0735
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Green Park Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Empowers Africa Inc ($263K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 45 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in New York (26%), Mississippi (13%), Vermont (13%), and Washington, DC (11%), among other locations. The filing also lists grants to organizations in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Green Park Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $61K; repeat grants $105K. How we count
Medians: $54K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 511% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 146% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2021) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Empowers Africa Inc New York, NY | Support Wildlife & Land Conservation | $262,500 |
| Clarkside Collegiate Public Charter Clarksdale, MS | Education | $150,000 |
| Malasili Essex Junction, VT | Support Ecosystems & Climate Change | $150,000 |
| Natwest Bank for Charities | Support Local Charities | $150,000 |
| Global Green Grants Fund Boulder, CO | Unrestricted Grant | $75,000 |
| Mangrove Action Project Seattle, WA | Conserve Ecosystem | $75,000 |
| Elevate Oregon Portland, OR | Supports Students & Education | $75,000 |
| Climate Network Washington, DC | Conserve Ecosystems | $53,500 |
| International Consortium of Washington, DC | Support Journalists | $50,000 |
| Canary Media Inc New York, NY | Support Clean Energy Initiatives | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,057,256 | $15,036,426 | $1,312,491 | $1,161,000 | 14 | $1,161,000 | $241,904 | $794,829 |
| 2023 | $4,333,321 | $125,389 | $428,375 | $424,000 | 8 | $424,000 | $125,389 | $270,650 |
| 2022 | $4,636,307 | $91,053 | $540,639 | $528,200 | 8 | $528,200 | $78,614 | $291,409 |
| 2021 | $5,085,893 | $201,393 | $196,092 | $190,000 | 7 | $190,000 | $195,301 | $477,528 |
| 2020 | $5,080,592 | $297,671 | $238,795 | $235,000 | 8 | — | $293,876 | $464,426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Green Park Foundation reported a distributable amount of $795K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for wildlife and land conservation, ecosystems and climate change, education, local charities, journalism, clean energy initiatives, and children’s well-being.
Some grantees describe their own work as follows: Elevate Oregon says its mission is “elevating potential, building sustained relationships with urban youth, and charting paths to brighter futures.” Mangrove Action Project says it partners with communities and organizations worldwide to conserve, manage, and restore mangrove forests. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists says its mission is to show people how the world works through stories that force positive change. World Wildlife Fund says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,161,000. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $262,500, with a median of $64,250.
Notable 2024 grants included $262,500 to Empowers Africa Inc. for wildlife and land conservation; $150,000 each to Clarkside Collegiate Public Charter for education, Malasili for ecosystems and climate change, and NatWest Bank for Charities for local charities; and $75,000 each to Global Green Grants Fund, Mangrove Action Project, and Elevate Oregon. Other reported grants included $53,500 to Climate Network, $50,000 to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, and $25,000 each to Canary Media Inc., Southeast Asia Foundation, and World Wildlife Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melissa Baron Murdoch, Stephen I Murdoch, and Nancy C Baron as directors.
Green Park Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melissa Baron Murdoch
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy C. Baron
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen I. Murdoch
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Park Foundation
How much does Green Park Foundation give each year?
Green Park Foundation gave $1.2M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $424K across 8 grants.
What is Green Park Foundation's typical grant size?
Green Park Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $64,250, and its average grant was $82,929, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Green Park Foundation that year got $61K on average.
Where does Green Park Foundation give grants?
Green Park Foundation's top state is New York, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Mississippi (13%) and Vermont (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Green Park Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Green Park Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Green Park Foundation's largest grantees?
Green Park Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Empowers Africa Inc ($262,500), Clarkside Collegiate Public Charter ($150,000) and Malasili ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Green Park Foundation?
Green Park Foundation reported $18.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $795K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Green Park Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for wildlife and land conservation, ecosystems and climate change, education, local charities, journalism, clean energy initiatives, and children’s well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Green Park Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing 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 Park Foundation's EIN?
Green Park Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2178078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Green Park 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.
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Grantable. (2026). Green Park Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/green-park-foundation-morg_70ea6c160aa742d294f01435ea8e5a4d
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