Greenside Foundation
Greenside Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation based in San Jose, California. Established in December 1994, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$76K
-8.5% YoY
Grant Count
47
-4.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-4.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greenside Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focuses include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation supports organizations primarily in California, New Hampshire, and Tennessee, though it also funds organizations in other U.S. states including New York and Washington.
Grantmaking
The foundation indicates "preselected only" status on its tax filings, suggesting grants are made to organizations selected by the foundation rather than through open application processes.
Grant Range
$100–$12,000
Average Grant
amount: approximately $7,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with documented funding activity in:
- California
- New Hampshire
- Tennessee
- New York
- Washington
- Washington, D.C.
- Maryland
- North Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,278,861
- Total Annual Giving: $76,100–$83,000
- Annual Revenue: $84,865
- Annual Expenses: $81,400–$87,043
- Total Liabilities: $0
Financial Trend: Assets increased 2.6% from the previous year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,278,861 | $1,210,097 | $1,212,275 |
| Revenue | $147,728 | $84,865 | $92,599 |
| Expenses | $81,419 | $87,043 | $96,534 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $80,048 | $86,208 | $95,745 |
| Net Investment Income | $146,357 | $84,030 | $91,810 |
| Distributable Amount | $83,447 | $78,824 | $86,445 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Planned Parenthood ($12,000), Camp Del Corazon ($8,000), Silicon Valley Independent Living Center ($5,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAJA ANIMAL SANCTUARY SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| CAMP DEL CORAZON NO HOLLYWOOD, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,000 |
| CANCER CAREPOINT SAN JOSE, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,500 |
| CHAMINADE HIGH SCHOOL MINEOLA, NY | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100 |
| CHP 11-99 FOUNDATION FULLERTON, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION BETHESDA, MD | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| DARTMOUTH COLLEGE FRIENDS BASKETBALL HANOVER, NH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,500 |
| DARTMOUTH COLLEGE FUND HANOVER, NH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,500 |
| DARTMOUTH COLLEGE WOMEN'S GOLF HANOVER, NH | GENERAL OPERATION | $1,000 |
| DEL MONTE FOREST CONSERVANCY PEBBLE BEACH, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by four trustees, all serving without compensation:
- Gary S. Vandeweghe – Trustee
- Barbara M. Vandeweghe – Trustee
- Tiffany A. Vandeweghe Cleary – Trustee
- Tracy A. Vandeweghe Balsdon – Trustee
The foundation operates with limited staffing.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY S VANDEWEGHE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BARBARA M VANDEWEGHE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TIFFANY A VANDEWEGHE CLEARY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| TRACY A VANDEWEGHE BALSDON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 96 N 3rd St Ste 560, San Jose, CA 95112-7709
Telephone: 408-293-0463
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Greenside Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding focuses include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation supports organizations primarily in California, New Hampshire, and Tennessee, though it also funds organizations in other U.S. states including New York and Washington.
How do I apply for a grant from Greenside Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • 47-49 grants awarded annually • Typical grant range: $100–$12,000 • Median grant size: $1,000 • Average grant amount: approximately $7,000 **Application Process:** The foundation indicates "preselected only" status on its tax filings, suggesting grants are made to organizations selected by the foundation rather than through open application processes.
Where does Greenside Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with documented funding activity in: • California • New Hampshire • Tennessee • New York • Washington • Washington, D.C. • Maryland • North Carolina
What size grants does Greenside Foundation award?
In 2024, Greenside Foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $76K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Greenside Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Greenside Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Greenside Foundation's EIN?
Greenside Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0388999. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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