Greenberg Foundation
The Greenberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux City, Iowa. It reports making cash donations in support of 35–40 local charities to stay involved with and improve the local community.
Greenberg Foundation at a glance
In short: Greenberg Foundation gave $97K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Iowa. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,118
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,223
- -19.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,333
- Total assets
- $449,373
- -5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (94% 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 Greenberg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1114, Sioux City, IA 51102
Phone: (712) 255-5013
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greenberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimers Association ($12K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 5% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in Nebraska. The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as supporting local charities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Greenberg Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 291% 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 $73K (2021) to $97K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Sioux City, IA | Support | $17,856 |
| Alzheimers Association Sioux City, IA | Support | $12,363 |
| Crittenton Center Sioux City, IA | Support | $10,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom Sioux City, IA | Support | $6,750 |
| Camp High Hopes Sioux City, IA | Support | $6,666 |
| Food Bank of Siouxland Sioux City, IA | Support | $6,300 |
| Wellness in Action Sioux City, IA | Support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation Sioux City, IA | Support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Support | $5,000 |
| First Tee Siouxland Sioux City, IA | Support | $4,400 |
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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 | $449,373 | $74,887 | $107,763 | $97,118 | 23 | $107,763 | $64,242 | $36,976 |
| 2023 | $472,834 | $45,534 | $99,653 | $89,638 | 17 | $99,653 | $35,519 | $35,348 |
| 2022 | $461,848 | $35,775 | $90,080 | $78,449 | 9 | $90,080 | $24,144 | $38,703 |
| 2021 | $516,153 | $52,264 | $87,721 | $73,318 | 11 | $87,721 | $37,861 | $41,132 |
| 2020 | $551,610 | $43,438 | $93,966 | $79,677 | 14 | — | $29,149 | $38,982 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as supporting local charities; it does not state a separate mission. Its grants include support for organizations serving people with disabilities and chronic illnesses, addressing hunger, and providing other community services. For example, Camp High Hopes describes its mission as providing fun, safe, adaptive recreational experiences for children, teens, and adults with disabilities, special needs, and chronic illnesses. The Food Bank of Siouxland describes its mission as leading Siouxland in the fight against hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $97,118 through 23 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $17,856, with a median grant of $3,333. Notable grants included $17,856 to Miscellaneous, $12,363 to the Alzheimer’s Association, $10,000 to Crittenton Center, $6,666 to Camp High Hopes, and $6,300 to Food Bank of Siouxland.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy Greenberg-Sachnoff, Louise Freeman, and Elise Greenberg as trustees.
Greenberg Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Greenberg-Sachnoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elise Greenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise Freeman
Trustee
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 Greenberg Foundation
How much does Greenberg Foundation give each year?
Greenberg Foundation gave $97K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 17 grants.
What is Greenberg Foundation's typical grant size?
Greenberg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,333, and its average grant was $4,223, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greenberg Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Greenberg Foundation give grants?
Greenberg Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux City, IA (19 grants).
Does Greenberg Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Greenberg Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (23 grants).
Who are Greenberg Foundation's largest grantees?
Greenberg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimers Association ($12,363), Crittenton Center ($10,000) and Congregation Beth Shalom ($6,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Greenberg Foundation?
Greenberg Foundation reported $449K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Greenberg Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as supporting local charities; it does not state a separate mission. Its grants include support for organizations serving people with disabilities and chronic illnesses, addressing hunger, and providing other community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greenberg Foundation?
The foundation 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 Greenberg Foundation's EIN?
Greenberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0819381. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Greenberg 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Greenberg Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/greenberg-foundation-morg_58be7718619247639e0d22ba7b4ad067
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