Greentree Fund
Greentree Fund is a private grantmaking foundation based in Houston, Texas. Established in 1968 and granted tax-exempt status in 1971, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) foundation with a focus on supporting education and the arts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
+8.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$512K
+29.6% YoY
Grant Count
41
+2.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+26.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greentree Fund reported a distributable amount of $423K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving interests are education and the arts. Funding focus areas include arts grants, arts access and participation, creative writing, community health, and school health initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program, though specific grant size ranges and application procedures are not detailed in available sources.
Grant Range
ranges and application procedures are not detailed in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates from Houston, Texas, with its address listed at 5130 Green Tree Road, Houston, TX 77056-1406.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of fiscal year 2023:
- Total Assets: $4.2 million to $4.56 million
- Total Liabilities: $513
- Annual Revenue: $310,703
- Annual Expenses: $504,600
- Total Giving: $512,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,560,087 | $4,200,591 | $4,393,975 |
| Revenue | $999,878 | $310,703 | $336,295 |
| Expenses | $640,347 | $504,600 | $479,733 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $517,885 | $404,815 | $381,583 |
| Net Investment Income | $283,187 | $205,171 | $254,813 |
| Distributable Amount | $422,916 | $369,898 | $411,967 |
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
140 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Orange Show Foundation ($106,000), St Martin Episcopal Church ($100,000), Asia Society Texas Center ($73,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS CENTER HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $73,500 |
| BAKER INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY - RICE UNIVERSITY MS 40 HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| BEACON (THE) HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| BOYS' TOWN BOYS TOWN, NE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| CAL FARLEY'S BOYS RANCH AMARILLO, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,650 |
| COVENANT HOUSE TOPEKA, KS | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,500 |
| FEEDING AMERICA WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
| GARDEN CLUB OF HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY C ALLEN | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| WILSON G ALLEN | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| EDWARD R ALLEN III | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
Telephone: 713-622-1295
EIN: 23-7065240
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Greentree Fund fund?
The foundation's primary giving interests are education and the arts. Funding focus areas include arts grants, arts access and participation, creative writing, community health, and school health initiatives.
How do I apply for a grant from Greentree Fund?
**Financial Activity:** • Total assets: $4.56 million (as of 2023) • Total giving: $512,000 • Annual revenue: $310,703 (fiscal year 2023) • Annual expenses: $504,600 (fiscal year 2023) The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program, though specific grant size ranges and application procedures are not detailed in available sources.
Where does Greentree Fund make grants?
The foundation operates from Houston, Texas, with its address listed at 5130 Green Tree Road, Houston, TX 77056-1406.
What size grants does Greentree Fund award?
In 2024, Greentree Fund awarded 41 grants totaling $512K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Greentree Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Greentree Fund reported a distributable amount of $423K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Greentree Fund's EIN?
Greentree Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7065240. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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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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