Greenbridge Family Foundation
The Greenbridge Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its mission is to unlock human potential while keeping the planet beautiful and sustainable, and it makes grants to organizations working across areas including education, criminal justice, the environment, mental health, and democracy.
Greenbridge Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Greenbridge Family Foundation gave $2.1M across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,055,000
- +27.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,100
- +32.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $56,810,099
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (36% 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 Greenbridge Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 220 Jackson Street Floor 2, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 362-5990
Website: https://greenbridge.foundation
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greenbridge Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Join Freeworld Inc ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 211 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in San Francisco. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. The largest reported shares by recipient state were California (36%), DC (16%), Texas (12%), New York (7%), and Colorado (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Greenbridge Family Foundation gives
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $179K (2020) to $2.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Join Freeworld Inc Austin, TX | To support the increase of diversity in tech and engineering fields | $250,000 |
| Recidiviz Inc San Francisco, CA | To help americans save money, tackle nationwide emissions goals, improve health, and build the next generation of the clean energy workforce | $125,000 |
| FWDUS Education Fund Inc Washington, DC | To Support Formerly Incarcerated Individuals to Reenter Society | $100,000 |
| Humanitix USA Limited Denver, CO | To support working toward a healthy biosphere and thriving human society | $100,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project New York, NY | To support reducing incarceration, safely, equitably, and at scale using modern data tools | $100,000 |
| SD Foundation San Diego, CA | To support low-inocme women from countries restoring peace with the education, leadership skills, and network connections needed to become leaders who change their nations and the world | $100,000 |
| Inseparable Inc Washington, DC | To End Generational Poverty and Recidivism | $75,000 |
| Fast Forward Columbia, SC | To support education services by opening libraries in prison cellblocks. | $72,500 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | To support opportunity and access to technology for all | $55,000 |
| Claremont Graduate University Claremont, CA | To Support Education Services | $50,000 |
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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 | $56,810,099 | $5,609,300 | $2,610,455 | $2,055,000 | 50 | $2,436,995 | $4,658,034 | $1,940,548 |
| 2023 | $53,729,105 | $3,395,001 | $2,126,640 | $1,612,900 | 52 | $1,782,970 | $4,506,936 | $1,693,826 |
| 2022 | $52,460,744 | $1,960,688 | $2,410,237 | $2,074,225 | 54 | $2,251,253 | $1,801,704 | $2,234,416 |
| 2021 | $52,910,293 | $34,149,774 | $1,739,749 | $1,216,000 | 47 | $1,223,275 | $14,446,358 | $2,547,257 |
| 2020 | $20,500,268 | $16,046,147 | $321,539 | $178,700 | 8 | — | $13,205,461 | $548,387 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greenbridge Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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 stated mission is “to unlock human potential while keeping the planet beautiful and sustainable.” Its website identifies initiatives in empowering women and children; criminal justice and second-chance employment; the environment; mental health; education and opportunity; democracy; and diverse emerging managers. It also says it supports other compelling organizations in areas such as senior dog rescue and Effective Altruism.
The 2024 grants illustrate the range of organizations it supports. FreeWorld describes its mission as ending generational poverty and recidivism. FWD.us Education Fund says it educates the public about immigration and criminal justice policy and reform. Humanitix USA describes work to improve event accessibility and social inclusion for people with disabilities. Inseparable says it works to make mental health an equal part of overall health and improve mental health policy. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions include conserving lands and waters, advancing clean-energy upgrades, and promoting digital equity and diversity in technology.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $2,055,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. The foundation’s website describes an approach that uses smaller initial commitments to build knowledge and trust, alongside larger commitments intended to catalyze work; it says some grants are unrestricted and reporting requirements are kept lightweight for organizations that have earned its trust.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $250,000 to Join FreeWorld Inc.; $125,000 to Recidiviz Inc.; $100,000 each to FWD.us Education Fund, Humanitix USA Limited, Protect Democracy Project, and SD Foundation; and $75,000 to Inseparable Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jason Green as president and director and Ann Green as treasurer. The foundation’s website says Jason and Ann Green founded it.
Greenbridge Family Foundation is led by Jason Green, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Green
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Green
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Greenbridge Family Foundation
How much does Greenbridge Family Foundation give each year?
Greenbridge Family Foundation gave $2.1M across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 52 grants.
What is Greenbridge Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Greenbridge Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $41,100, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Greenbridge Family Foundation give grants?
Greenbridge Family Foundation's top state is California, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), San Francisco, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Oakland, CA (3 grants).
Does Greenbridge Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Greenbridge Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Education Services" (5 grants).
Who are Greenbridge Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Greenbridge Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Join Freeworld Inc ($250,000), Recidiviz Inc ($125,000) and FWDUS Education Fund Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Greenbridge Family Foundation?
Greenbridge Family Foundation reported $56.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Greenbridge Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to unlock human potential while keeping the planet beautiful and sustainable.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greenbridge Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Greenbridge Family Foundation's EIN?
Greenbridge Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3458443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Greenbridge Family 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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