Greenacres Foundation Inc
Greenacres Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its work includes preserving farmland and woodland, public education and events, agriculture, and research. In 2025, the foundation reported hosting 63 events for 3,007 participants, delivering 1,627 educational programs for 35,082 learners, and operating an agroecology program that engaged 11,405 participants and supported 31 research projects.
Greenacres Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Greenacres Foundation Inc gave $9.6M across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $300K), mostly in Ohio. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,599,011
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $299,969
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $411,940,027
- +6.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (9 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Greenacres 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. Its research grant pages separately describe a proposal process for eligible applicants.
- Review Cycle
- The research grant cycle is anticipated to open in January 2027, with letters of intent anticipated in February 2027.
- Deadline
- The research grant cycle is anticipated to open in January 2027, with letters of intent anticipated in February 2027.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8255 Spooky Hollow Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone: (513) 891-4227
Website: https://www.green-acres.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greenacres Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra ($6.5M). Together the top 10 received $9.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 161 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Greenacres’ website identifies properties in Indian Hill and Lewis Township, Ohio, and Michaela Farm in Oldenburg, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Greenacres Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 32 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $409K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 $7.0M (2023) to $9.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $9.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Cincinnati, OH | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $6,492,295 |
| Cincinnati Opera Cincinnati, OH | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $1,112,965 |
| Cincinnati Ballet Cincinnati, OH | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $463,735 |
| Cincinnati May Festival Cincinnati, OH | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $463,735 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $280,321 |
| The Greater Cincinnati Arts & Education Center Cincinnati, OH | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $97,510 |
| Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $90,000 |
| Cincinnati Boy Choir Inc Cincinnati, OH | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $60,000 |
| Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $60,000 |
| The University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $60,000 |
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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 | $411,940,027 | $54,214,539 | $29,073,076 | $9,599,011 | 32 | $25,645,401 | $50,282,275 | $29,492,550 |
| 2024 | $388,194,683 | $33,774,431 | $28,712,474 | $9,138,504 | 37 | $26,063,727 | $30,053,498 | $26,674,462 |
| 2023 | $380,991,419 | $22,276,296 | $24,773,353 | $6,951,629 | 29 | $25,636,323 | $18,986,704 | $23,030,067 |
| 2022 | $382,901,067 | $37,488,579 | $23,209,882 | $8,839,530 | 31 | $26,695,990 | $34,286,981 | $23,731,224 |
| 2021 | $368,577,595 | $19,194,931 | $20,487,559 | $7,670,213 | 32 | $20,472,179 | $16,081,876 | $25,813,892 |
| 2020 | $370,571,111 | $9,552,668 | $18,191,302 | $7,163,618 | 34 | — | $7,844,841 | $20,157,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greenacres Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $29.5M 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
Greenacres’ stated mission includes preserving the traditional environment and historical significance of Indian Hill, protecting the integrity of its lands, and giving the public—particularly children—opportunities to study plant and animal life in natural settings. It also states a goal of encouraging appreciation of music and culture.
Its research grant programs address regenerative agriculture and ecology and the environment. The ecology and environment program identifies interests in invasive-species management, woodland restoration and preservation—particularly oak forests—and the ecology of regenerative agricultural systems.
The 2025 grants also show support for arts and education organizations. For example, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as seeking and sharing inspiration; Xavier University says it educates students intellectually, morally, and spiritually; and the Cincinnati Museum Center says it inspires people to learn about the world through science, regional history, and educational experiences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Greenacres reported 32 grants totaling $9,599,011. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $6,492,295, with a median of $30,000. The largest grants included $6,492,295 to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, $1,112,965 to Cincinnati Opera, $463,735 each to Cincinnati Ballet and Cincinnati May Festival, and $280,321 to The Ohio State University. The listed purposes were “Organization’s Charitable Purpose.” All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Greenacres’ website describes research grants for qualified institutions. It says that since 2016 it has provided more than $4.5 million in research grants. Eligible applicants include researchers, graduate students, and extension professionals affiliated with domestic nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. Regenerative agriculture proposals should address practices with positive outcomes for soil, land, water, climate, livestock, and farmer or rancher welfare; projects involving researchers and practitioners are prioritized, and projects are preferred to be completed within 36 months. Greenacres says research grants are intended to support work resulting in peer-reviewed scientific journal publications, which must be open access.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greenacres Foundation Inc is led by Meredith Leslie, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meredith Leslie
President
Executive Director & Trustee → Executive Director & Vice President, 2023
Executive Director & Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$173K (2022) → $248K (2025)
Carter F Randolph
Chairman & Founder
President & Founder → Chair, 2024
Chair → Chairman & Founder, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$363K (2020) → $44K (2025)
Martin Cooper
Trustee & Founder
Trustee & Founder → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Trustee & Founder, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Hellman
Vice Chair & Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louie Randolph
Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Treasurer & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginger Warner
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Kyte Esq.
Trustee & Founder
Trustee → Trustee & Founder, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Lindner
Secretary & Founder
Secretary & Founder → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Secretary & Founder, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jim Ebeschweiger (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Geraldine Warner (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: James Ebenschweiger (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Trustee
- Former: Lawrence H Kyte Jr. (2020–2023) — Trustee & Founder
- Former: Guy D Randolph Jr. (2020) — Founder & Trustee
- Former: Jill Louv (2020) — Founder & Trustee
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 $248K, to Ms Meredith Leslie (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greenacres Foundation Inc
How much does Greenacres Foundation Inc give each year?
Greenacres Foundation Inc gave $9.6M across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9.1M across 37 grants.
What is Greenacres Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Greenacres Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $299,969, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greenacres Foundation Inc that year got $21K on average.
Where does Greenacres Foundation Inc give grants?
Greenacres Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (28 grants).
Who are Greenacres Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Greenacres Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra ($6,492,295), Cincinnati Opera ($1,112,965) and Cincinnati Ballet ($463,735), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Greenacres Foundation Inc?
Greenacres Foundation Inc reported $411.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29.5M (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 Greenacres Foundation Inc fund?
Greenacres’ stated mission includes preserving the traditional environment and historical significance of Indian Hill, protecting the integrity of its lands, and giving the public—particularly children—opportunities to study plant and animal life in natural settings. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greenacres 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 Greenacres Foundation Inc's EIN?
Greenacres Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1250075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Greenacres 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 July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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