Greenburg May Foundation Inc
Greenburg May Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida, according to its filing type and location. It reported 25 grants totaling $214,950 in 2024, supporting organizations in areas that include the arts, religious life, health, community services, and education.
Greenburg May Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Greenburg May Foundation Inc gave $215K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $214,950
- -75.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -30.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,598
- -65.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $5,020,908
- -2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (5 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (57% 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 Greenburg May 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 320 Dunbar Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (212) 451-3000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greenburg May Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carnegie Hall Corporation ($60K). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 129 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (57%), Colorado (23%), and Florida (18%). Smaller shares went to Connecticut (2%) and Pennsylvania (0%, as reported).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Greenburg May Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 25 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 48% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $215K (2024) to $950K (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Hall Corporation New York, NY | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $60,000 |
| Bravo Vail Vail, CO | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| United Way of Miami Miami, FL | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $20,250 |
| Fountains Charitable Foundation Lake Worth, FL | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Temple Israel of Lawrence Lawrence, NY | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Community Chest South Shore Cedarhurst, NY | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Insight Through Education West Palm Beach, FL | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Center New York, NY | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System New York, NY | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $5,020,908 | $239,756 | $386,288 | $214,950 | 25 | $214,700 | $88,022 | $448,858 |
| 2023 | $5,167,535 | $401,946 | $1,205,855 | $891,036 | 36 | $891,036 | $22,789 | $358,747 |
| 2022 | $5,971,444 | $451,659 | $898,652 | $680,850 | 23 | $681,119 | $260,824 | $404,912 |
| 2021 | $6,421,805 | $929,067 | $1,100,014 | $935,200 | 23 | $935,200 | $779,910 | $456,311 |
| 2020 | $6,584,594 | $893,998 | $1,047,766 | $949,600 | 22 | — | $801,649 | $408,581 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greenburg May Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $449K 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 include support for arts organizations such as Carnegie Hall Corporation and Bravo Vail; religious organizations including Central Synagogue and Temple Israel of Lawrence; and health and community organizations.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work represented. Insight Through Education says it uses lessons from the Holocaust and genocides to promote kindness, acceptance, and respect and to oppose antisemitism, hatred, and bigotry. Mount Sinai Health System describes its mission as providing patient care and advancing medicine through education, research, and outreach. Community Chest South Shore says it provides financial support to agencies in the Five Towns community. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions cover behavioral health, environmental conservation, public library and cultural services, higher education, and research into Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 25 grants totaling $214,950 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $60,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest listed grants were $60,000 to Carnegie Hall Corporation and $50,000 to Bravo Vail. Other notable awards were $25,000 to Central Synagogue and $20,250 to United Way of Miami.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter May as president and Linda Sklar and Jonathan May as directors.
Greenburg May Foundation Inc is led by Peter May, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter May
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan May
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Sklar
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/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 Greenburg May Foundation Inc
How much does Greenburg May Foundation Inc give each year?
Greenburg May Foundation Inc gave $215K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $891K across 36 grants.
What is Greenburg May Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Greenburg May Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $8,598, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greenburg May Foundation Inc that year got $27K on average.
Where does Greenburg May Foundation Inc give grants?
Greenburg May Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (23%) and Florida (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Hewlett, NY (2 grants).
Who are Greenburg May Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Greenburg May Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Carnegie Hall Corporation ($60,000), Bravo Vail ($50,000) and Central Synagogue ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Greenburg May Foundation Inc?
Greenburg May Foundation Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $215K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $449K (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 Greenburg May Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for arts organizations such as Carnegie Hall Corporation and Bravo Vail; religious organizations including Central Synagogue and Temple Israel of Lawrence; and health and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greenburg May Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Greenburg May Foundation Inc's EIN?
Greenburg May Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6162935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Greenburg May 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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