Greenberg Foundation
The Greenberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Equinunk, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in New York and Indiana, including arts, education, and international-affairs organizations.
Greenberg Foundation at a glance
In short: Greenberg Foundation gave $130K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,345
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,621
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $114,382,724
- +29.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Greenberg Foundation
- 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: PO Box 177 36 Grist Mill Road, Equinunk, PA 18417
Phone: (212) 336-2256
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 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Council on Foreign Relations ($50K). Together the top 7 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 51 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 grants went to organizations in New York and Indiana. The filing reports grant-dollar shares of 100% for New York and 0% for Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Greenberg Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 3% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2023) to $41.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Council on Foreign Relations New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $50,000 |
| Young Audiences New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $50,000 |
| New York Philharmonic New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $25,000 |
| The Lotos Foundation New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation Indianapolis, IN | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $150 |
| The Honnorary Fire Officer's Association New York City, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $150 |
| The American Legion Indianapolis, IN | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $45 |
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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 | $114,382,724 | $21,356,040 | $589,110 | $130,345 | 7 | $140,670 | $7,527,498 | $4,793,919 |
| 2023 | $88,170,841 | $19,403,715 | $281,696 | $105,295 | 7 | $105,620 | $4,810,364 | $3,497,307 |
| 2022 | $69,364,246 | $25,302,445 | $2,175,141 | $2,156,440 | 11 | $2,160,640 | $6,093,421 | $2,202,773 |
| 2021 | $50,949,004 | $20,779,701 | $490,521 | $184,210 | 14 | $187,629 | $1,655,408 | $1,722,189 |
| 2020 | $27,943,107 | $26,769,349 | $41,196,691 | $41,072,795 | 12 | — | $15,458,067 | $1,522,606 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.8M 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 show support for organizations with varied purposes. Young Audiences describes its mission as inspiring young people and expanding their learning through the arts. The Council on Foreign Relations describes itself as an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher. The Lotos Foundation says it promotes and develops fields including literature, art, music, journalism, and science. The American Legion describes itself as a veterans service organization committed to mentoring youth, advocating patriotism, and supporting servicemembers and veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 7 grants totaling $130,345. Grants ranged from $45 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards were $50,000 each to the Council on Foreign Relations and Young Audiences, and $25,000 to the New York Philharmonic. The Lotos Foundation received $5,000. The listed grants were designated “to further donee’s exempt purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Corinne P. Greenberg as president; Evan G. Greenberg, Jeffrey W. Greenberg, and Lawrence S. Greenberg as vice presidents; Shake Nahapetian as secretary/treasurer; Maurice R. Greenberg as chair; and Howard I. Smith as director.
Greenberg Foundation is led by Corinne P. Greenberg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Corinne P. Greenberg
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maurice R. Greenberg
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard I. Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan G. Greenberg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey W. Greenberg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence S. Greenberg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shake Nahapetian
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Maurice R. Corinne P. Greenberg Joint (2020–2023) — Founder
- Former: Bertil P. Lundqvist (2020–2021) — Director
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 $130K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 7 grants.
What is Greenberg Foundation's typical grant size?
Greenberg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,621, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Greenberg Foundation give grants?
Greenberg Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Who are Greenberg Foundation's largest grantees?
Greenberg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Council on Foreign Relations ($50,000), Young Audiences ($50,000) and New York Philharmonic ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Greenberg Foundation?
Greenberg Foundation reported $114.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $141K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.8M (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 Greenberg Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Young Audiences describes its mission as inspiring young people and expanding their learning through the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greenberg Foundation?
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 Greenberg Foundation's EIN?
Greenberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2882842. 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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