Greenwald Family Foundation Inc
Greenwald Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as a final return, and the foundation reported transferring most of its remaining funds to a donor-advised fund in June 2024; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Greenwald Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Greenwald Family Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $908K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,815,912
- +147.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -96.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $907,956
- +6960.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $907,956
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 Greenwald Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No current application process is indicated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21 Follen Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (617) 257-7049
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greenwald Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($1.8M). Together the top 2 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 192 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The two recipients listed for filing year 2024 were in Ohio and Massachusetts. The filing reports that Ohio received 100% of grant dollars and Massachusetts 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Greenwald Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 224% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2019) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General | $1,812,912 |
| Sail Beyond Cancer Salem, MA | General | $3,000 |
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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 | — | $38,515 | $1,819,374 | $1,815,912 | 2 | $1,816,269 | $35,410 | $3,031 |
| 2023 | $1,378,779 | $674,033 | $735,439 | $733,000 | 57 | $733,589 | $614,527 | $106,168 |
| 2022 | $1,440,185 | $620,673 | $598,307 | $577,850 | 52 | $579,200 | $120,623 | $113,362 |
| 2021 | $1,431,361 | $962,597 | $562,054 | $561,000 | 47 | — | $636,656 | $108,470 |
| 2020 | $1,211,437 | $66,799 | $251,298 | $240,000 | 34 | — | $48,047 | $117,818 |
| 2019 | $1,398,581 | $762,498 | $135,734 | $132,750 | 38 | — | $478,810 | $98,787 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greenwald Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported two grants totaling $1,815,912. The grants ranged from $3,000 to $1,812,912, with a median of $907,956. The largest listed grant was $1,812,912 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund in Cincinnati, Ohio, for general purposes. The other was $3,000 to Sail Beyond Cancer in Salem, Massachusetts, also for general purposes.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that on June 25, 2024, it transferred $1,804,090 to a donor-advised fund established by its trustees. It also states that a remaining $8,791, adjusted for dissolution expenses and tax refunds, had been pledged to the fund for payment on dissolution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roy F Greenwald as president and treasurer; C Gail Greenwald as vice president and secretary; and Katherine R Greenwald and Diana B Greenwald as directors.
Greenwald Family Foundation Inc is led by Roy F. Greenwald, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roy F. Greenwald
President & Treasurer
President Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Diana B. Greenwald
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Katherine R. Greenwald
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
C. Gail Greenwald
Vice President & Secretary
V President Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Greenwald Family Foundation Inc
How much does Greenwald Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Greenwald Family Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $733K across 57 grants.
How do I apply for a grant from Greenwald Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing 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 ↑
Where does Greenwald Family Foundation Inc make grants?
The two recipients listed for filing year 2024 were in Ohio and Massachusetts. The filing reports that Ohio received 100% of grant dollars and Massachusetts 0%.
How much is Greenwald Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Greenwald Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Greenwald Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Greenwald Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2667283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Greenwald Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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