Greer Foundation
The Greer Foundation is a public charity based in Columbus, Ohio. The organization states that it supports charitable organizations that benefit the community.
Greer Foundation at a glance
In short: Greer Foundation gave $249K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Ohio. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $248,500
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,591
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $8,834,838
- +14.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Greer Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1234 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: (614) 251-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Huckleberry House Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 48 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 8% to recipients in Nevada. The listed grants included organizations in Columbus and other Ohio communities, as well as two recipients in Reno, Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Greer Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $196K (2020) to $1.2M (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $249K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huckleberry House Inc Columbus, OH | Social Services | $50,000 |
| Star House Columbus, OH | Social Services | $50,000 |
| Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | Social Services | $35,000 |
| The Past Foundation Columbus, OH | Education | $25,000 |
| Equality Ohio Education Fund Columbus, OH | Neighborhood | $20,000 |
| Lifecare Alliance Columbus, OH | HEALTH | $15,000 |
| YWCA Columbus Columbus, OH | Social Services | $12,000 |
| Stonewall Columbus Inc Columbus, OH | Social Services | $11,500 |
| Empower Collective Reno, NV | Education | $10,000 |
| Lead with Horses Reno, NV | Social Services | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,834,838 | $623,791 | $301,940 | $248,500 | 11 | $623,791 |
| 2024 | $7,691,914 | $1,247,867 | $413,137 | $217,500 | 11 | $1,231,610 |
| 2023 | $6,556,949 | $1,448,215 | $422,435 | $293,500 | 9 | $1,360,862 |
| 2022 | $5,988,996 | $426,742 | $443,864 | $307,000 | 7 | $367,264 |
| 2021 | $7,015,141 | $974,528 | $1,229,890 | $1,185,465 | 10 | $900,023 |
| 2020 | $6,733,213 | $442,725 | $229,438 | $196,000 | 14 | $324,067 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support charitable organizations that benefit the community. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in social services, education, health, and neighborhood-related areas, as identified in the filing.
Among its grantees, Star House describes its mission as partnering with teens and young adults as they exit homelessness and thrive in a community of hope. Huckleberry House says it provides shelter, support, and guidance to youth navigating challenges. LifeCare Alliance describes its work as delivering health and nutrition services to meet changing community needs. These are the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $248,500. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. Its largest grants were $50,000 each to Star House and Huckleberry House, followed by $35,000 to The Columbus Foundation, $25,000 to The PAST Foundation, and $20,000 to Equality Ohio Education Fund.
Other 2025 grants included $15,000 to LifeCare Alliance, $12,000 to YWCA Columbus, $11,500 to Stonewall Columbus, and $10,000 each to Empower Collective, Lead with Horses, and Recreation Unlimited Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lynn Ann Greer as chair and trustee; Anne E. Eckhart as vice chair and trustee; John W. Elam as trustee, secretary, and treasurer; Jeanne R. Held and Abigail Fuerst as trustees; Douglas F. Kridler as assistant secretary; and Scott G. Heitkamp as assistant treasurer.
Greer Foundation is led by Lynn Ann Greer, Chair & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynn Ann Greer
Chair & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne E. Eckhart
Vice Chair & Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee, 2021
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee → Vice Chair & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John W. Elam
Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Fuerst
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne R. Held
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas F. Kridler
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott G. Heitkamp
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John R. Greer (2020–2023) — Vice Chair & Trustee
- Former: Robert C. Caley (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Greer Foundation
How much does Greer Foundation give each year?
Greer Foundation gave $249K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $218K across 11 grants.
What is Greer Foundation's typical grant size?
Greer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $22,591, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greer Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Greer Foundation give grants?
Greer Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (8 grants) and Reno, NV (2 grants).
Does Greer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Greer Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (7 grants).
Who are Greer Foundation's largest grantees?
Greer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Huckleberry House Inc ($50,000), Star House ($50,000) and Columbus Foundation ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Greer Foundation?
Greer Foundation reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $624K.
What does Greer Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support charitable organizations that benefit the community. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in social services, education, health, and neighborhood-related areas, as identified in the filing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greer Foundation?
Greer Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Greer Foundation's EIN?
Greer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1438583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Greer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/greer-foundation-morg_24d335358f5a42fc96844c8b0c13a3ef
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